Lex Koopman
About Lex Koopman
Lex Koopman is the Reliability Leader at ExxonMobil in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, overseeing long-term equipment reliability and maintenance budget control. He has extensive experience in various roles at ExxonMobil and holds an MSc in Offshore Engineering from Delft University of Technology.
Company
Lex Koopman is currently employed by ExxonMobil, a major international oil and gas corporation, as the Reliability Leader. He has held various positions at ExxonMobil, encompassing multiple important functions including personnel safety, supply chain planning, site production, logistics planning, business analysis, and process engineering.
Title
As the Reliability Leader at ExxonMobil since 2021, Koopman is responsible for enhancing long-term equipment availability and reliability. His role focuses on the development and implementation of equipment strategies and long-range improvement plans.
Education and Expertise
Lex Koopman holds an MSc in Offshore Engineering, achieved cum laude, from Delft University of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the same university, having studied from 2005 to 2010. His academic foundation provides a strong basis for his technical expertise and professional roles.
Professional Background
Koopman's career at ExxonMobil has seen him in diverse roles. He has worked as a Personnel Safety Supervisor (2019-2021), Supply Chain Planner Aromatics (2017-2019), Site Production/Logistics Planner (2017), Business Analyst (2015-2017), and Process Engineer (2013-2015). His early career includes an internship at Allseas as a Graduation Intern (2012-2013) and another internship at Fujian Huisman Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (2011-2012).
Achievements
In 2022, Lex Koopman led the execution of 270 jobs during the full site turnaround at the Rotterdam Oxoalcohol Plant. He has been responsible for managing the maintenance budget at the plant and driving equipment reliability improvements through well-planned and executed strategies.