Alan Suan
About Alan Suan
Alan Suan is the Marine Chief Engineer - Americas at ExxonMobil, with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in lubrication and sustainability.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Alan Suan currently serves as Marine Chief Engineer - Americas at ExxonMobil. Since 2021, he has been based in the Houston, Texas Area. In this role, he focuses on developing lubrication guidance to enhance sustainability programs, optimizing equipment lifecycle within the marine industry. His expertise contributes to ExxonMobil's strategic initiatives and operational excellence in marine engineering.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Alan Suan has an extensive history with ExxonMobil, including roles such as Global Marine Lubricants Technical Advisor (2019 to 2021), Americas Industrial Marketing Advisor (2015 to 2019), Global Lubricants Process Advisor (2010 to 2015), and Marine and Aviation Strategic Marketing Advisor (2007 to 2010). His positions primarily spanned locations in Houston, Texas, and Fairfax, Virginia, reflecting his broad expertise across technical advisory and marketing within the oil and gas sector.
Early Career at Mobil Oil
Before joining ExxonMobil, Alan Suan held various roles at Mobil Oil, starting as an Environmental Engineer (1989 to 1994) in Paulsboro, New Jersey. He later became an Industrial Sales Engineer (1994 to 1998) and then a PFA Analyst (1998 to 2002) in Fairfax, Virginia. His early career laid a solid foundation in engineering, sales, and analysis within the oil and gas industry.
Educational Background
Alan Suan holds a Master of Science degree in Groundwater Resource Management from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both attained in 1970. His academic background provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical and advisory roles.
Expertise in Lubrication and Sustainability
Alan Suan is recognized for his expertise in developing lubrication guidance focused on enhancing sustainability programs. His work aims to optimize equipment lifecycle, contributing to more sustainable practices within the marine industry. With extensive experience in strategic marketing and technical advisory roles, he has made significant contributions to the oil and gas sector, particularly in the marine and aviation domains.