Randy Weikel
About Randy Weikel
Randy Weikel is a Mechanical Turbine Engineer at Chevron with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in mechanical and turbine engineering.
Current Role at Chevron
Randy Weikel currently holds the position of Mechanical Turbine Engineer at Chevron. He is responsible for overseeing turbine operations and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. This role leverages his extensive experience in the energy sector, particularly in turbine and mechanical engineering.
Experience at GE Power
Before joining Chevron, Randy Weikel worked at GE Power, where he held multiple roles over a span of more than a decade. He served as an Outage Manager from 2016 to 2017 in Houston, Texas, overseeing the maintenance and repair schedules during plant shutdowns. Prior to that, he was a Senior Field Engineer for 11 years, managing on-site engineering projects and dealing with complex technical challenges.
Career at Duke Energy Corporation
Randy Weikel served as a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation from 1996 to 2005. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he was involved in commissioning activities that ensured new or upgraded plants met operational standards. His work involved meticulous planning, execution, and verification of mechanical systems and turbine installations.
Early Career at Fluor Corporation
Randy Weikel began his career at Fluor Corporation, initially working as a Pipefitter from 1987 to 1989. He subsequently advanced to Pipefitter Foreman for two years in Corpus Christi, Texas, before transitioning to a Commissioning Specialist role in San Antonio from 1991 to 1996. These roles laid the foundation for his future expertise in mechanical and turbine engineering.
Industry Experience and Specializations
With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Randy Weikel has specialized in mechanical and turbine engineering. He has a strong background in both field engineering and management roles, which include significant experience in commissioning and outage management for power plants. His work has spanned various locations across Texas, such as Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi.