Amal Kansagra
About Amal Kansagra
Amal Kansagra is a Machinery Engineer at ExxonMobil, with a background in aeronautical engineering and extensive experience in machinery engineering roles across various companies.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Amal Kansagra is currently working as a Machinery Engineer at ExxonMobil in Fawley, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Since 2019, He has been responsible for providing specialist machinery engineering advice and recommendations to support both day-to-day operations and the long-term strategic direction of the company. His role encompasses supporting major capital projects through design consulting, technical quality assurance, and start-up assistance, ensuring the implementation of safe and reliable operational practices.
Previous Experience at Air Products
Before joining ExxonMobil, Amal Kansagra held various positions at Air Products from 2013 to 2019. His roles included Principal Machinery Engineer, Pre-commissioning/Commissioning Mechanical Lead, and Senior Machinery Engineer. Notably, he contributed to the Jazan project in Saudi Arabia and served in different capacities at the company's Hersham, Surrey location. His responsibilities ranged from leading pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to providing technical leadership in machinery engineering.
Early Career at MSE (Consultants) Ltd
Amal Kansagra began his professional journey at MSE (Consultants) Ltd, where he worked from 2008 to 2013. His roles evolved from Undergraduate Machinery Engineer to Project Engineer (Rotating Machinery) and Turbomachinery Engineer. During his tenure, he gained substantial experience in rotating machinery and project engineering roles, which laid the foundation for his later career advancements. His work locations included Carshalton, Leatherhead, and Aberdeen, UK.
Educational Background in Aeronautical Engineering
Amal Kansagra holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aeronautical Engineering from Loughborough University. He completed his studies from 2005 to 2010. His time at the university provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he has applied extensively in his professional roles.
Engineering Expertise and Contributions at ExxonMobil
In his current role at ExxonMobil, Amal Kansagra develops equipment strategies aimed at safe and reliable operation, offering risk-justified solutions. He analyzes equipment behavior and conducts root cause failure analysis to enhance safety and reliability. Additionally, he manages equipment vulnerabilities and critical spares, reducing safety and business risks. Further, he develops and maintains technical standards and guidelines, promoting best practices and technology transfer within the company.