James Wells
About James Wells
James Wells is the Operations Manager at ExxonMobil's Port Allen Lubricants Plant in Louisiana, with extensive experience in various managerial roles within the company.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
James Wells serves as the Operations Manager at the Port Allen Lubricants Plant for ExxonMobil since 2021. He is based in Port Allen, Louisiana, and oversees operations at the facility. His role involves managing daily operations, ensuring efficiency, and spearheading initiatives to optimize plant performance. Wells plays a crucial role in maintaining production standards and enhancing the plant's operational capabilities.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
James Wells has held multiple positions at ExxonMobil with considerable responsibility. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Third Party Product Supply Manager in Houston, Texas, where he managed external product supplies. Prior to that, he was the Meeting & Mobility Solutions Manager from 2019 to 2020 and the Digital Meeting Services Manager for six months in 2018 in Houston. Additionally, he served as Technology Coordinator from 2016 to 2018 and as Consulting IT Architect from 2015 to 2016 in Leatherhead, Surrey, UK. His extensive experience within ExxonMobil demonstrates his versatile managerial skills and adaptability.
Early Career and Internships
Prior to his numerous roles at ExxonMobil, James Wells gained valuable early career experience and internships. In 2010, he worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Aker Solutions in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, for three months. Additionally, he was involved in Materials Research at Acergy for four months the same year, also in Aberdeen. These internships provided Wells with foundational experience in engineering and material sciences, which have been instrumental in his subsequent career.
Educational Background
James Wells has a diverse and robust educational background. He earned his Masters in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, studying from 2006 to 2011. He also completed an executive education program in Organizational Leadership at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2018, investing 11 months in enhancing his leadership skills. Wells' education has provided him with a strong technical foundation and strategic leadership capabilities.