Ben Stewart C Eng Fi Mech E
About Ben Stewart C Eng Fi Mech E
Ben Stewart C Eng Fi Mech E is the Lead Mechanical Engineer for Refining and Chemicals at ExxonMobil in Fawley, England, specializing in life repairs, equipment modifications, and comprehensive engineering solutions for pressure equipment.
Company
Ben Stewart currently works at ExxonMobil, holding the position of Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Refining and Chemicals division at the Fawley facility. The Fawley Refinery is one of the largest refineries in the UK, where he manages defined life repairs and equipment re-rating and modifications. His tenure at ExxonMobil has seen him in various roles, demonstrating significant expertise in mechanical engineering within the oil and gas sector.
Title
As the Lead Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil, Ben Stewart oversees crucial mechanical engineering tasks including defined life repairs, equipment re-rating, and modifications. His role requires strong leadership and technical skills to ensure the integrity and efficiency of refinery operations.
Education and Expertise
Ben Stewart is a Chartered Engineer (C Eng) and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Fi Mech E). His expertise encompasses comprehensive engineering solutions for pressure equipment throughout its life cycle. He is proficient in design code calculations and reviews such as PD 5500, EN 13445, ASME VIII-1/2, and TEMA. Additionally, he specializes in finite element analyses for out-of-code assessments and design-by-analysis of bespoke components.
Background
Ben Stewart has an extensive background in mechanical engineering, previously holding roles such as Lead Fixed Equipment Engineer and Regional Mechanical Engineering Specialist at ExxonMobil's Fawley facility. His earlier experience includes positions at Atkins, Amec Foster Wheeler, and Lloyd's Register. Throughout his career, Stewart has focused on providing mechanical support during turnarounds and shutdowns, fitness for service assessments, and life extension studies for pressure systems.
Achievements
Ben Stewart has implemented and executed API 580/PCC-3 Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) systems for integrity management. He has conducted fitness-for-service assessments to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 standards and performed fatigue and fracture assessments to BS7910 and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. His work includes extensive finite element analyses for blast and fire assessments, ensuring high safety and operational standards in his engineering projects.