Jeffrey Knighton
About Jeffrey Knighton
Jeffrey Knighton is a Field Engineer at ExxonMobil with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive internship experience.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Jeffrey Knighton currently holds the title of Field Engineer at ExxonMobil. He began this role in 2021 and continues to work in the United States. His responsibilities include overseeing field operations and ensuring the implementation of engineering standards and protocols.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before his current position, Jeffrey Knighton worked as a Global Project Engineer in Engineers in Operations (EiO) Training at ExxonMobil. This role lasted for six months in 2021 and took place in Spring, Texas. His duties involved managing global projects and participating in specialized training programs.
Past Engineering Internships
Jeffrey Knighton has a diverse background in mechanical engineering internships. He worked as a Robotic Fixture Design Intern at Ascend Global Strategies for three months in 2020-2021 in Vineyard, Utah. Additionally, he interned as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at CAO Group, Inc. in 2020 for two months in West Jordan, Utah. His experience also includes a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern role at Hall Labs in Springville, Utah, from 2019 for five months and another Mechanical Engineering Intern position at ATL Technology, LLC in 2018, which took him to both Springville, Utah, and Dongguan, GuangDong, China.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey Knighton earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He attended the university from 2012 to 2020, completing his degree over eight years. During his time at the university, he served as a Teacher Assistant in 2018 for three months in the Provo, Utah area.
Involvement in Technology and Design Challenges
During his academic journey, Jeffrey Knighton participated in the Utah State University Assistive Technology Program Design Challenge as a team member. Additionally, during high school, he was a member of the National Champions TSA VEX Robotics team at Syracuse High School. These experiences honed his skills in technology and innovation.
Community Service and Volunteer Work
Jeffrey Knighton has actively contributed to community service through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Children's Hospitals National Foundation. He also initiated a personal project called 'Angels in Training', which aims to help those in need, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community.