Joseph Woodson
About Joseph Woodson
Joseph Woodson is the Deasphalting Discipline Technology Leader at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in process engineering and heavy oils technology.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Joseph Woodson is currently the Deasphalting Discipline Technology Leader at ExxonMobil. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, Joseph leads technological advancements and innovations in deasphalting processes, which are critical for the production of high-quality lubricants and other petroleum products.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current position, Joseph Woodson served as the Global Asphalt Technical Advisor at ExxonMobil from 2020 to 2021. Over an 11-month period, he provided technical support and guidance for global asphalt operations. Prior to that, he worked as a Basestocks Process Engineer in Spring, Texas, from 2017 to 2020, focusing on process improvements and efficiency in basestock production.
Experience at Amec Foster Wheeler
Joseph Woodson’s tenure at Amec Foster Wheeler included several key positions in Houston, Texas. His roles included Heavy Oils Technology Manager in 2017 for 5 months, Heavy Oils Technologist from 2014 to 2017, Senior Process Engineer from 2011 to 2014, and Process Engineer from 2005 to 2011. Throughout his time at Amec Foster Wheeler, Joseph specialized in heavy oil technologies, process engineering, and technical management.
Educational Background
Joseph Woodson studied Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS ChE) from 2001 to 2005. His academic background laid the groundwork for his extensive career in chemical engineering, focusing on oil and gas industry applications.