David Altom
About David Altom
David Altom is the IH Center of Excellence Global Common Systems and Technology Manager at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in industrial hygiene and environmental management.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
David Altom currently holds the position of IH Center of Excellence Global Common Systems and Technology Manager at ExxonMobil. Based in Spring, Texas, he has been with the company since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global common systems and technologies within the Industrial Hygiene Center of Excellence.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Prior to his current role, David Altom worked as an Industrial Hygienist at ExxonMobil from 2019 to 2021. During his two-year tenure, he played a critical role in ensuring workplace safety and health standards. His work was centered in Spring, Texas.
Experience at Universal Pressure Pumping
From 2017 to 2019, David Altom served as Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) at Universal Pressure Pumping in the Houston, Texas area. He was responsible for overseeing and managing the company's health, safety, and environmental strategies.
Educational Background
David Altom holds an MS in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Management from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, completed from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a BS in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997.
Career at Hovensa
David Altom spent a significant part of his career at Hovensa, where he held multiple roles. Starting as Group Leader in Industrial Hygiene from 2005 to 2010, he then became Emergency Services Manager from 2010 to 2012, and finally, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Manager from 2012 to 2013. His work was based in St. Croix, USVI.