Jessica Hughes
About Jessica Hughes
Jessica Hughes is the Cat/Hydrocracker/Hydrogen Plant/Light Ends Business Team Leader at ExxonMobil, overseeing complex unit operations at the Billings Refinery. She has held various supervisory and specialist roles at ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil, with a background in Engineering from Queen's University.
Current Roles at ExxonMobil
Jessica Hughes is currently serving as the Cat/Hydrocracker/Hydrogen Plant/Light Ends Business Team Leader at ExxonMobil in Billings, Montana. She has been in this role since 2022. In addition, she holds the position of Coordination and Economics Supervisor since 2020 in the same location. Her extensive responsibilities include overseeing the operations of multiple complex units such as the FCC, Hydrocracker, Cat Naphtha Hydrofiner, Light Ends, and Hydrogen Plant at the ExxonMobil Billings Refinery.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before her current roles, Jessica Hughes worked as a Business Analysis and Reporting Supervisor at ExxonMobil from 2018 to 2020 in Billings, Montana. She provided crucial insights and managed reporting tasks essential for the company's operations during this period. Prior to that, her diverse experience spans several positions at Imperial Oil and Husky Energy, where she demonstrated her capability and adaptability across various roles.
Career at Imperial Oil
Jessica's tenure at Imperial Oil involved multiple roles including Process Specialist, Mogas and Light Ends Scheduler, Inventory and Stewardship Coordinator, Asphalt Supply Scheduler, and Price Analyst, from 2012 to 2018. These roles were primarily based in the Edmonton and Calgary areas, where she accumulated significant experience in process management, scheduling, and analysis which later supported her in advancing her career at ExxonMobil.
Educational Background
Jessica Hughes graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Applied Science. Her educational journey from 2008 to 2012 laid a strong foundation for her technical and analytical skills which have been critical in her professional roles. Queen's University provided her with the expertise necessary to navigate and excel in the energy sector.
Early Career Experiences
Jessica began her career with summer positions at Husky Energy and Nexen in 2010 and 2011 respectively. These early experiences in Calgary, Canada, offered her practical insights and hands-on knowledge in the industry, which contributed to her rapid career growth and expertise in various technical and supervisory roles across prominent companies in the energy sector.