Alex Kolb
About Alex Kolb
Alex Kolb is a Technology Planner at ExxonMobil, specializing in strategic planning for sustainable technology initiatives, particularly in the chemical recycling of post-use plastics. He holds an MBA from Louisiana State University and a B.S.E in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Alex Kolb is currently employed as a Technology Planner at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, Kolb focuses on strategic planning for sustainable technology initiatives, particularly in the area of chemical recycling of post-use plastics. His extensive background and expertise in various engineering and supply chain roles uniquely position him to contribute to ExxonMobil's technological advancements and sustainability goals.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before his current position, Alex Kolb served in various roles at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as an Olefins Technical Supervisor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Prior to that, he was a Supply Chain Supervisor from 2018 to 2019 and a C4/C5 Coordination Engineer from 2016 to 2018, both also in Baton Rouge. He has also held the roles of Halobutyl Process Engineer and Polymers Process Engineer, which allowed him to gain comprehensive experience in chemical process engineering and supply chain management.
Education and Academic Background
Alex Kolb holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Louisiana State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016 and achieved a GPA of 4.04. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, with a concentration in Energy Systems, graduating in 2013. His educational foundation is further supported by his high school education at Holt High School, where he graduated in 2010 with a GPA of 3.87.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Alex Kolb has expertise in a broad range of technical software and systems. His proficiencies include C++, Visual Basic, Aspen, COMSOL, Microsoft Office with VBA, Unix, MacOS, Windows, Windows Server, and SAP. This diverse skill set enables him to effectively manage and implement technological solutions in his current and past roles, particularly in the fields of chemical engineering and supply chain management.
Early Career and Internships
Alex Kolb’s professional journey includes several internships and early career roles. In 2013, he worked as a Global Operations Production Intern at Air Products and Chemicals in Houston, Texas. He also served as a Thermodynamics Tutor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Chemical Engineering. Additionally, in 2012, Kolb was a Research Intern at The Conservation Fund: The Freshwater Institute in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. His early career also included positions as an Account Representative and Skip Tracer at GC Services in Lansing, Michigan, demonstrating his diverse experience in both technical and customer-facing roles.