Dean Hewitt
About Dean Hewitt
Dean Hewitt is a Decommissioning Engineer specializing in Removals (Jackets & Topsides) at ExxonMobil in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He has extensive experience in engineering management, subsea control systems, and installation engineering of flexible risers.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Dean Hewitt currently holds the position of Decommissioning Engineer - Removals (Jackets & Topsides) at ExxonMobil. Since 2021, he has been responsible for the intricate processes involved in decommissioning jackets and topsides. He operates out of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, utilizing his extensive background in engineering and project management to execute these projects efficiently.
Previous Experience at Rail Projects Victoria
Before joining ExxonMobil, Dean Hewitt worked at Rail Projects Victoria as the Commissioning, Completions and Handover Manager from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he oversaw the final stages of project execution, ensuring that all project components were commissioned, completed, and handed over effectively. His role was key to ensuring that rail infrastructure projects in Melbourne were finalized and delivered as planned.
Professional Journey at ConocoPhillips
Dean Hewitt has had two tenures at ConocoPhillips. Most recently, he worked as the Subsea and Turret Commissioning Lead from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this role, he served as a Subsea Systems - Project Engineer from 2001 to 2007. Across these roles, he was responsible for the commissioning of subsea systems, working extensively with subsea control systems and umbilicals to ensure operational readiness.
Educational Background from Monash University
Dean Hewitt earned his Civil Engineering degree with honors (BE Hons) from Monash University, completing his studies between 1987 and 1992. This strong educational foundation provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various engineering roles throughout his career. His education has been instrumental in his proficiency in subsea control systems, flexible risers installation, and vendor package engineering for EPC of SURF systems.
Engineering Roles at Chevron
Dean Hewitt held several engineering roles at Chevron. He served as the HookUp & Commissioning Coordinator from 2015 to 2017 and briefly as the Lead HUC Project Engineer in 2015. These roles involved coordinating project hook-ups and commissioning activities, where he was responsible for ensuring that all systems and components of the projects were installed correctly and functioning as intended.