Francois Carstens
About Francois Carstens
Francois Carstens is a Field Operations Technician at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in operational readiness, project execution, and safety protocols.
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Francois Carstens currently holds the position of Field Operations Technician at ExxonMobil.
Experience at ExxonMobil
Francois Carstens has extensive experience at ExxonMobil, where he has been working since 2009. Initially, he served as an Operator Technician and Shutdown Planner until 2013. Since then, he has been working as a Field Operations Technician in the United States. His roles have included serving as a Permit to Work (PTW) Area Authority during construction and acting as the Operations Representative and start-up lead for initiating new wells. He has developed start-up procedures, reflecting strong skills in process optimization and procedural documentation.
Experience at Eskom
Francois worked at Eskom from 1984 until 2009 in various capacities in South Africa. His roles included Nuclear Plant Operator, Shift Supervisor, Liquid Waste Supervisor, and Unit 9 Coordinator and Commissioning Engineer. His work involved commissioning and start-up of new facilities, showcasing his expertise in operational readiness and project execution. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
Early Career and Design Draughtsman Role
Francois began his career at Swartklip Products Philippi as a Design Draughtsman from 1982 to 1984. This role marked the start of his professional journey in the technical field and provided him with foundational skills in design and technical drafting.
Education and Expertise
Francois Carstens studied Mechanical Engineering at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, completing his studies in two separate periods: 1980 to 1984 and 1990 to 1994. His education has been pivotal in building a strong technical foundation and extensive knowledge base which he has applied throughout his career. Francois also showcases expertise in commissioning, start-up of new facilities, safety protocols, regulatory compliance, process optimization, and procedural documentation.