Ed Casanova
About Ed Casanova
Ed Casanova is the Chief Engineer of Project Management at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, with extensive experience in various engineering and management roles across multiple regions.
Title and Professional Experience
Ed Casanova currently holds the position of Chief Engineer for Project Management at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering. He has been in this role since 2013. Before this, Ed served as a Senior Project Manager at the same company from 2006 to 2013. His extensive career at ExxonMobil includes various critical roles across different regions, such as Project Manager for ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Project Manager for ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., and multiple managerial positions with ExxonMobil Chemical Company.
Company and Key Roles
Ed Casanova has a long-standing career with ExxonMobil, holding key roles in multiple subsidiary companies and regions. His roles have included Project and Construction Manager in Baytown, Texas; Section Supervisor in Baton Rouge, LA; and Project and Field Engineer for ExxonMobil in Bayway, NJ. His international experience is extensive, having worked in Singapore, Germany, the UK, and Colombia. Each role contributed to his deep understanding of project and construction management, making him a valuable asset to ExxonMobil.
Education and Expertise
Ed Casanova earned an MSCE in Construction Management and Structural Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1979. Prior to that, he achieved a BSCE in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College in 1976. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both structural engineering and construction management, skills that he has applied and honed throughout his career at ExxonMobil and other companies.
Mentorship and Initiatives
In addition to his role as Chief Engineer, Ed Casanova also serves as a mentor to project professionals at ExxonMobil. He focuses on developing skills in downstream project management. Ed leads new initiatives within ExxonMobil's Downstream Project Management, contributing to strategic goals in the AP/ME/Europe regions. His mentorship and leadership are essential in nurturing the next generation of project management professionals at ExxonMobil.