James Kolb
About James Kolb
James Kolb is a Pyrolysis Furnace Contact Engineer at ExxonMobil with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
James Kolb currently serves as a Pyrolysis Furnace Contact Engineer at ExxonMobil. He has been in this position since 2021 and is based in Baytown, Texas, United States. In this role, he is likely responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of pyrolysis furnaces, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, James Kolb worked at ExxonMobil in various capacities. In 2021, he was a Commissioning & Start-Up Engineer in Gregory, Texas, where he worked for 8 months, likely involved in the initial phases of project implementation. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as a Fired Equipment Engineer in Houston, Texas. These roles likely provided him with substantial experience in project execution and equipment management.
Experience at Zeeco, Inc.
James Kolb worked at Zeeco, Inc. as a Project Engineer from 2018 to 2019 for 7 months. At Zeeco, he would have been involved in various engineering projects, focusing on designing and installing combustion and environmental systems. This role likely enhanced his engineering skills and his proficiency in handling complex projects.
Internship at Sandia National Laboratories
In 2017, James Kolb spent 3 months as a Research and Development Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. This internship would have provided him with valuable hands-on experience in research and development, contributing to his broad background in engineering principles and practices.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
James Kolb studied Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2014 to 2018. During his time at the university, he also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in engineering and research.