Elaine Williamson
About Elaine Williamson
Elaine Williamson is a Production Operations Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in reservoir and production engineering, financial planning, and IT support within the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Elaine Williamson is currently employed at ExxonMobil as a Production Operations Engineer, a role she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she monitors operations for offshore projects in the Gulf of Mexico and interfaces with partners to boost production. She also communicates with project site personnel to make real-time adjustments, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Previous Experience at XTO Energy
Before her current role, Elaine Williamson worked at XTO Energy in Houston, Texas. From 2020 to 2021, she served as a Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor. Preceding this, she was a Reservoir Engineer focusing on Business Strategy & Planning from 2018 to 2020.
Earlier Roles at ExxonMobil
Elaine Williamson has had a series of roles within ExxonMobil, demonstrating her diverse expertise. From 2015 to 2018, she was a Professional Development Advisor in the HR Support Function. She also worked as a Reservoir Simulation Engineer from 2012 to 2015 and as an IT Business Support Advisor from 2010 to 2012. Her early career at ExxonMobil began with a tenure as a Reservoir IT User Support Engineer from 2006 to 2010.
Educational Background
Elaine Williamson obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Rice University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her engineering education provided a strong foundation for her career in the oil, gas, and energy sector.
Volunteer Work and Community Involvement
Elaine Williamson is an active volunteer at several organizations, including the Houston Area Women’s Center, Houston Food Bank, and United Way. She also serves as the Networking Chair for ExxonMobil's Women’s Interest Network (WIN), showcasing her commitment to community service and professional networking.
Specializations and Skills
Elaine Williamson specializes in motivating staff and teams, stewarding operational budgets, and deploying IT training programs. She is skilled in explaining technical information to non-technical stakeholders and has significant expertise in reservoir and production engineering within the oil, gas, and energy sector. She is also known for building and executing commercial strategy and field operating models.