David Strange
About David Strange
David Strange is a Pipeline Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
David Strange works as a Pipeline Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil since 2020 in Houston, Texas. His role involves ensuring the integrity and safety of pipeline operations, which includes leading risk assessments, overseeing regulatory audits, and managing tools for real-time monitoring of pipeline pressurization.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, David Strange worked at ExxonMobil as a Texas Chemicals Field Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Houston, Texas. In this position, he gained valuable experience in chemical field engineering and contributed to the company’s operational excellence.
Internship at Boeing
In 2017, David Strange interned at Boeing as an Equipment Engineering Intern in North Charleston, South Carolina, for 3 months. During his time there, he acquired hands-on experience with equipment engineering in the aerospace industry, contributing to various engineering projects.
Research at University of South Carolina
David Strange served as a Research Assistant in Robotics at the University of South Carolina-Columbia's McNAIR Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research in 2017. Over 4 months, he engaged in advanced robotics research, contributing to the university’s projects and honing his technical skills.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
David Strange graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, studying from 2014 to 2018. His academic foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills that he leverages in his professional career.
Achievements in Pipeline Integrity
David Strange has notable achievements in the field of pipeline integrity. He maintained a zero-injury safety record for all teams involved in the Integrity Management Program across multiple states and supported regulatory audits resulting in zero integrity-related violation citations. He also created and implemented an automated Pressure-Volume Plot tool for proactive flagging of potential pipe yielding during hydrotest pressurization.