Evert Wens
About Evert Wens
Evert Wens is the Environment & Sustainability Section Head at ExxonMobil, with a diverse background in safety, health, and environmental roles within the company and other organizations.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Evert Wens currently holds the title of Environment & Sustainability Section Head at ExxonMobil. He has been in this position since 2018, operating within the Antwerp and Meerhout Polymers Plant. In this role, Evert is responsible for overseeing environmental and sustainability initiatives, ensuring that the plant adheres to regulatory standards and implements sustainable practices.
Previous Role at ExxonMobil: Preventieadviseur - SHE Section Head
Before his current role, Evert Wens served as Preventieadviseur - SHE Section Head at ExxonMobil from 2011 to 2017, based in Meerhout. His responsibilities included managing safety, health, and environmental protocols, and ensuring compliance and preventive measures across the facility. During his six-year tenure, Evert contributed to enhancing workplace safety and environmental standards.
Educational Background
Evert Wens has an extensive educational background. He achieved a Milieucoordinator niveau A certification from Prevent-Academy in 2016 and a Post-Graduate degree in Health & Safety Management level 1 from Antwerp Management School in 2009. Additionally, Evert holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering Electronics & Mechanics from Hogeschool Antwerpen, and a Bachelor's degree in Automotive from Karel de Grote-Hogeschool.
Experience with ExxonMobil
Evert Wens has a long-standing history with ExxonMobil, with roles including Personnel Safety Advisor in 2011, Security, Safety, Health & Environment Head from 2009 to 2010, and Operations at MPP from 2005 to 2008. Each role equipped him with diverse skills and expertise, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of safety and environmental management within the chemical and energy sectors.
Role at Fina Antwerp Olefins N.V.
In 2010, Evert Wens worked as Turnaround Safety Coordinator at Fina Antwerp Olefins N.V for three months in Antwerp. This short-term role focused on ensuring safety during plant turnaround activities, requiring meticulous planning and execution to maintain safety standards during complex operational changes.