Mike Howell
About Mike Howell
Mike Howell is an Asset Strategy Coordinator at Chevron in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with over 25 years of experience in various industrial and safety roles.
Current Roles at Chevron
Mike Howell currently serves as an Asset Strategy Coordinator and FCC Area Inspector at Chevron in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In his role as an Asset Strategy Coordinator, he is responsible for optimizing the lifecycle and performance of company assets. As an FCC Area Inspector, Mike ensures the proper operation and maintenance of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units, which play a critical role in refinery operations. Both positions highlight his extensive expertise in asset management and inspection processes.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current positions, Mike Howell held several other roles within Chevron. From 2016 to 2018, he worked as a Hydroprocessing Area Inspector in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Prior to that, he served as an On-Stream Inspection Coordinator from 2012 to 2016 in San Ramon, California, and as an Asset Strategy Coordinator - API 510 and 570, NBIC Inspector from 2008 to 2012 also in Pascagoula, Mississippi. These roles involved a variety of responsibilities including inspection coordination, area-specific oversight, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Early Career in Industrial and Safety Sectors
Mike Howell's career began in the marine industry, where he worked for VT Halter Marine from 1993 to 2000 as a Test and Trials Operator. He returned to this company in 2007 as a Pipefitter for 7 months. In 2000, he transitioned to public safety, spending seven years as a Firefighter and EMT with the Pascagoula Fire Department. This role underscored his dedication to emergency response and safety protocols. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Safety Representative at Signal International in 2007.
Education and Early Experience
Mike Howell studied at Pascagoula High School. His educational background laid the foundation for a career that spans over 25 years, marked by various roles in industrial, safety, and inspection sectors. His hands-on experience includes roles such as Test and Trials Operator and Pipefitter at VT Halter Marine, which provided him with a solid grounding in the technical and operational aspects of industrial work.
Geographical Work History
Mike Howell has accumulated a diverse geographical work history, having worked in both Mississippi and California. His assignments at Chevron have taken him from Pascagoula, Mississippi, where he has served in various inspection and coordination roles, to San Ramon, California, where he worked as an On-Stream Inspection Coordinator. This geographical diversity showcases his ability to adapt and thrive in different work environments.