Julia Whitten
About Julia Whitten
Julia Whitten is a Safety Technician at ExxonMobil, with a background in education and experience in safety training and ergonomic assessments.
Title and Current Role
Julia Whitten is a Safety Technician at ExxonMobil. She has held this position since 2015. Her responsibilities include conducting ergonomic assessments for project personnel, developing SSH alerts and communications regarding incident trends and high-risk events, and participating in incident investigations. Julia also provides field support on a rotational basis to Bull Arm site SSH teams.
Previous Employment
Before her current role, Julia worked at ExxonMobil as a Safety Technology Assistant during a work term in 2015 for three months. She also has prior teaching experience, having worked as a Substitute Teacher for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School Board from 2013 to 2014 and as a Grade 5 Teacher at Sheshatshiu Innu School from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, Julia had an internship as a Student Teacher for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School Board in 2010 and briefly worked as a Fundraising Coordinator at Vera Perlin Society in 2008.
Education
Julia studied Engineering at the College of the North Atlantic from 2014 to 2015. Prior to this, she attended Memorial University of Newfoundland where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, English, and Education. She studied at Memorial University from 2005 until 2011, acquiring a solid educational foundation to support her diverse career.
Safety Training and Assessments
In her role at ExxonMobil, Julia Whitten utilizes adult education principles to deliver 'Safe Choice' training and site orientations. Her responsibilities also include conducting ergonomic assessments for project personnel to enhance workplace safety. This ensures that safety protocols are understood and implemented effectively across various teams.
Incident Investigation and Communication
Julia is actively involved in developing SSH alerts and communications regarding incident trends and high-risk events at ExxonMobil. She also participates in incident investigations, helping to develop initiatives based on observed trends. These efforts are crucial in maintaining high safety standards and mitigating potential risks at the workplace.