Kent Alexander
About Kent Alexander
Kent Alexander is the Decommissioning Removals Lead at ExxonMobil in Melbourne, Australia, where he oversees the planning and contracting for heavy lift removals of offshore facilities.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Kent Alexander serves as the Decommissioning Removals Lead at ExxonMobil since 2021. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, he oversees the planning and contracting for the heavy lift removals of offshore facilities in the Bass Strait. His role involves focusing on the safe and efficient removal of topsides and steel piled jackets. Additionally, Kent supports end-of-life operations, stakeholder engagement, wellwork, and facility preparation. He is responsible for leading a specialized team to execute these critical decommissioning tasks.
Career at ExxonMobil
Kent Alexander has had an extensive career at ExxonMobil. His previous roles include Stay-at-Home Dad, Decommissioning Business & Contracting Lead, Safety & Operations Integrity Supervisor, and Services Supervisor, Maintenance & Modifications. He has also served as Operations Integrity Management System Lead, Safety, Security, Health & Environment Lead, Business Lead, Offshore Retrofit Projects Lead, Project Engineer, Installation Project Engineer, Business Services Engineer, and Machinery Engineer. Each position was held in Melbourne, Australia, with specific focus areas including safety, operations integrity, and project engineering.
Educational Background
Kent Alexander completed his higher education at the University of Melbourne. From 2001 to 2005, he pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) with Honours in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. His academic foundation provided the technical and analytical skills necessary for his career in engineering and project management.
Roles and Responsibilities in Decommissioning
In his role as Decommissioning Removals Lead, Kent Alexander is responsible for complex planning and contracting tasks. He leads operations involving heavy lift removals, focusing on offshore facilities' topsides and steel jackets in the Bass Strait. His work supports crucial end-of-life operations, stakeholder communication, wellwork, and facility preparation, ensuring seamless decommissioning processes. By developing and managing a dedicated team, he ensures the successful execution of decommissioning projects.