Michael W Donovan
About Michael W Donovan
Michael W Donovan is a Senior Feedstock and Arbitrage Trader at Chevron Corporation with over 25 years of experience in oil trading and refinery operations.
Current Role at Chevron Corporation
Michael W Donovan is currently serving as the Senior Feedstock and Arbitrage Trader at Chevron Corporation in Houston, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for managing all distillate, intermediate, and heavy refinery feedstock within Chevron's USGC refinery system. Additionally, he coordinates physical feedstock, slurry, and fuel oil movements out of the USGC refinery system. His responsibilities also include arbitrage activities involving Chevron’s USGC, USWC, and Mountain Area refining systems to enhance profitability.
Previous Positions at Chevron Corporation
Michael W Donovan has held several significant roles at Chevron Corporation. From 2010 to 2011, he was the Senior Feedstock and Fuel Oil Trader. Earlier in 2010, he served as the Senior Fuel Oil Trader for 4 months. From 2004 to 2010, he acted as the Senior Fuel Oil Trader. These roles gave him extensive experience in managing feedstock and fuel oil trading operations, further solidifying his expertise in the industry.
Experience at Fuel and Marine Marketing LLC
Before rejoining Chevron, Michael served as a Fuel Oil Trader at Fuel and Marine Marketing LLC from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, he held a dual role as a Fuel Oil Trader and Regional Manager from 1997 to 2002. These positions involved overseeing trading operations and managing regional strategies, adding to his comprehensive background in oil trading.
Earlier Career at Texaco
Michael W Donovan began his career at Texaco, where he accrued extensive experience over a span of 14 years. He served as a Product Trader at Texaco Oil Trading and Supply from 1987 to 1994 and as a Fuel Oil Trader and Office Manager at Texaco Fuel and Marine Marketing from 1994 to 1997. His initial roles at Texaco Refining and Marketing Inc as an Engineer and Production Analyst from 1980 to 1987 grounded him in technical and analytical skills important for the oil trading industry.
Educational Background
Michael W Donovan studied Chemical Engineering at Villanova University, where he earned his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (BChe) degree from 1976 to 1980. This strong educational foundation has underpinned his competencies in trading and technical analysis within the oil industry.