Alexandra Z. Forseth
About Alexandra Z. Forseth
Alexandra Z. Forseth is a Complex Engineer at ExxonMobil, leading a team of junior engineers and serving as the site technical lead for Fluid Catalytic Cracking technology in Baytown, TX.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Alexandra Z. Forseth serves as a Complex Engineer at ExxonMobil, stationed in Baytown, TX. Since 2019, she has been leading efforts to manage and optimize complex engineering processes. As a key technical expert, she works to enhance performance and profitability, particularly focusing on Fluid Catalytic Cracking technology.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Alexandra Z. Forseth has held various positions at ExxonMobil. From 2017 to 2018, she was a Process Engineer in Spring, TX. Before that, she served as Lead Planning Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and as a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit Process Engineer from 2015 to 2016, both in Baytown, TX. From 2014 to 2015, she was a Planning Engineer also in Baytown, TX. Her extensive background within the company highlights her versatility and depth of expertise in process and planning engineering.
Internships at CITGO Petroleum
In 2013, Alexandra Z. Forseth worked as a Supply and Marketing Intern at CITGO Petroleum in Houston, TX for three months. The previous year, in 2012, she took on the role of Chemical Co-Op Engineer at CITGO's Lake Charles, Louisiana area facility, also for a three-month period. These internships provided foundational experiences in supply chain, marketing, and chemical engineering.
Academic Background
Alexandra Z. Forseth studied Chemical Engineering at Rice University from 2010 to 2014. During her time at Rice, she engaged in undergraduate research at the Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative for six months in 2011. Her educational background laid the groundwork for her professional pursuits in the chemical and process engineering sectors.
Leadership in Fluid Catalytic Cracking Technology
In her current role, Alexandra Z. Forseth serves as the technical lead for Fluid Catalytic Cracking technology at ExxonMobil's Baytown site. She leads a team of three junior process engineers, driving initiatives to enhance the technology's performance and profitability. Her leadership and technical expertise are crucial to the ongoing success of the site’s operations.