Gareth Brown
About Gareth Brown
Gareth Brown is the C4s Manufacturing Technical Lead at ExxonMobil, overseeing technical processes and improvements in chemical processing units.
Title: C4s Manufacturing Technical Lead
Gareth Brown currently holds the title of C4s Manufacturing Technical Lead at ExxonMobil. In this role since 2020, he manages worklists for three younger engineers in both the UK and Malaysia. His responsibilities include overseeing technical process investigations and implementing improvements in manufacturing units. Additionally, he monitors product quality and procedures in various chemical processing units, specifically focusing on isobutylene and SBA.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Gareth Brown has a long-standing career with ExxonMobil, with roles dating back to 2006. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as a Process Safety Engineer at the Fawley Refinery. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Process Design Engineer in Southampton from 2011 to 2017. His initial position with ExxonMobil, from 2006 to 2011, was as a (Contract) Process Design Engineer in Southampton.
Early Career at Fluor
Before joining ExxonMobil, Gareth Brown worked as a Process Engineer at Fluor. He held this position from 2005 to 2006 and was based in Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom. This role marked the beginning of his professional journey in the field of chemical engineering.
Education and Expertise in Chemical Engineering
Gareth Brown completed his academic journey at Heriot-Watt University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering with Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He studied there from 1998 to 2002. His advanced education provided him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and pharmaceutical chemistry, enabling him to excel in various technical roles throughout his career.
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
In his current role at ExxonMobil, Gareth Brown is responsible for managing worklists involving three younger engineers. His leadership extends across both the UK and Malaysia, ensuring that technical processes and improvements are effectively implemented in the manufacturing units. His oversight ensures the consistent quality and efficiency of chemical processing operations, particularly in isobutylene and SBA units.