Kate Kolett
About Kate Kolett
Kate Kolett is an engineer at ExxonMobil, leading the global hydrotreating technology program and contributing to significant projects including the Hurricane Ike recovery.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Kate Kolett currently works as an Engineer at ExxonMobil, having started in 2008. Based in the Houston, Texas area, she leads the global hydrotreating technology program. Her responsibilities involve technology deployment and project development to align with the company's strategic plans. She has also served as the Start-Up and Technical Leader for a multimillion-dollar capital project, managing tasks from planning and technical inspections to base plant integration.
Previous Experience at ASARCO
In 2007, Kate Kolett gained valuable industry experience working as an Engineering Intern at ASARCO in Hayden, Arizona. Her three-month internship provided her with hands-on exposure to engineering practices within the natural resources sector.
Role at Hamilton Sundstrand
Kate Kolett worked at Hamilton Sundstrand as a Materials Science Co-Op in 2006. This role, based in Rockford, Illinois, lasted for three months and allowed her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, focusing on material science applications.
Engineering Co-op at Cargill
In 2005, Kate Kolett served as an Engineering Co-op at Cargill in Decatur, Alabama. During her seven-month tenure, she was engaged in various engineering projects, gaining significant experience in manufacturing and production processes.
Education and Training
Kate Kolett received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Alongside, she spent 11 months studying at the University of New South Wales in 2006. These academic experiences provided her with a solid foundation in chemical engineering and technical skills.