Lee Clare
About Lee Clare
Lee Clare is a Process Operations Supervisor at ExxonMobil in Fawley, England, with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a background in mechanical engineering.
Title
Lee Clare holds the position of Process Operations Supervisor at ExxonMobil. His tenure at ExxonMobil spans various roles, evidencing his extensive experience within the company.
Company
Lee Clare is currently employed at ExxonMobil, a leader in the oil and gas industry. He has gained significant experience in different capacities, contributing to the company's operations and project management.
Career at ExxonMobil
Lee Clare joined ExxonMobil as a Process Technician from 2007 to 2010, later serving as Process Leader (FCC Panel Operator) from 2010 to 2013. He then became Process First Line Supervisor for the C.A.T. Complex and served from 2013 to 2016. His role expanded to include being the FCCU 2018 Turnaround Lead PFLS from 2016 to 2018. Following that, he worked as a Chemicals & LPG Supply Scheduler from 2019 to 2020. Since 2020, he has held the position of Process Operations Supervisor.
Education and Expertise
Lee Clare studied Mechanical Engineering at Fareham College, achieving a BTEC Higher National Certificate from 2004 to 2006. He also attended HMS Sultan, completing an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering from 2003 to 2006. His early education was at Bridgemary Community School, where he obtained GCSEs in various subjects, including Maths and Science.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lee Clare’s role as Process Operations Supervisor involves overseeing the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) operations. His experience includes both field and panel operations, with responsibilities in start-up/shutdown and emergency response. He has also led process safety initiatives, conducting HAZOP analyses to identify and mitigate industrial risks.
Industry Experience
Apart from his roles focused on oil refining, Lee Clare has been involved in the Chemicals business and supply chain at ExxonMobil. This includes interfacing with sales and supply planners for specialty chemical products, providing him with a broad expertise beyond traditional oil refining.