David White
About David White
David White is a Process First Line Supervisor at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in managing complex refinery operations and a strong interest in process safety training.
Company: Watermaiden
David White currently serves as a Technical Advisor/Operator at Watermaiden. His role commenced in 2021, and his responsibilities include providing technical support and operational guidance within the Fawley refinery. David's extensive background in refinery operations equips him with the expertise required for managing complex technical processes and ensuring operational efficiency.
Title: Process First Line Supervisor
David White holds the position of Process First Line Supervisor at ExxonMobil. In this role, he supervises a crew of typically 12-15 members, including three panel positions. He is responsible for facilitating smooth operational processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and promoting hazard awareness among staff. His leadership impacts various critical units within the refinery, including Cat Cracker and Jet and gasoil hydrofiners.
Education and Expertise: Southampton College of Higher Education
David White completed his higher education at Southampton College of Higher Education, where he earned a Higher National Diploma in Plant Engineering (Electrical Power). His studies, which spanned from 1981 to 1983, provided him with a solid foundation in technical and operational aspects of plant engineering, which has been instrumental throughout his career.
Background: Experience with ExxonMobil
David White's extensive career at ExxonMobil included multiple roles spanning from 1985 to 2020. He served as a Process Operator from 1985 to 1993 in Fawley, England, and later took on the roles of Process Advisor and Operational Safety Auditor from 2017 to 2020. His duties encompassed overseeing refinery operations and ensuring the safety and efficiency of processes. He continues to contribute as an operational safety adviser/auditor on a contractual basis following his early retirement.
Achievements: Refinery Management and Safety Training
David White has significant experience in managing complex refinery operations and leading safety training initiatives. He has managed critical units such as Cat Cracker and Jet and gasoil hydrofiners. Additionally, he has shown a strong interest in training operations staff on major plant hazard awareness and process safety, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high safety standards and operational excellence.