Dave Shafer
About Dave Shafer
Dave Shafer is a Senior Process Engineer at ExxonMobil with a background in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Since 2020, Dave Shafer has been serving as a Senior Process Engineer at ExxonMobil. His role in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area involves overseeing and optimizing various processes to ensure efficiency and safety. This position allows him to use his extensive experience in process engineering and project management to contribute to significant operational improvements.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Dave Shafer has held several key positions at ExxonMobil. From 2017 to 2020, he was the Project Development Section Head in Beaumont, Texas. Prior to that, he worked as a Project Manager in the Houston, Texas area from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure as a Startup Engineer from 2013 to 2015 in Joliet, Illinois, he was responsible for the initiation and commissioning of new projects. He also served as a Project and Field Engineer from 2012 to 2013 in Joliet, Illinois, and as a Process Development Engineer in Baytown, Texas, from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Academic Background
Dave Shafer holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, which he earned between 2007 and 2009. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Gannon University, studying from 2003 to 2007. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and chemical processes, which he has applied throughout his career at ExxonMobil.
Career Summary
Beginning his career at ExxonMobil in 2009, Dave Shafer has accumulated over a decade of experience in various engineering roles. His trajectory includes diverse positions from Process Development Engineer to Project Development Section Head, showcasing his adaptability and comprehensive understanding of industrial processes. His tenure has spanned multiple locations, including Baytown, Texas; Joliet, Illinois; Houston, Texas; and the Beaumont-Port Arthur area.