Mark Powell
About Mark Powell
Mark Powell is a Principal Engineer at ExxonMobil with over two decades of experience in the oil and energy industry, known for his visionary approach and leadership skills.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Mark Powell serves as Principal Engineer - Engineering Execution at ExxonMobil in Spring, Texas, United States. He has been in this position since 2009. During his tenure, he has focused on engineering and construction execution within the oil and energy sector. He is known for his problem-solving abilities and his knack for leading teams to achieve success in challenging environments.
Experience at Qatargas
Prior to his current role at ExxonMobil, Mark Powell worked at Qatargas in Doha, Qatar. From 2004 to 2009, he held the position of Area Construction Manager - Utilities & Offsites (RGX2 Project). In this role, Mark was responsible for overseeing significant construction projects, contributing to the utilities and offsites aspects of the company’s operations.
Education
Mark Powell has a comprehensive educational background in both engineering and business. He obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University (1988-1993) and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University (1993-1994). He also holds an MBA in Finance from Houston Christian University (1998-2000). Additionally, he has participated in numerous leadership programs facilitated by ExxonMobil, including the ExxonMobil Enterprise Leadership Program from INSEAD, the Advanced Leadership Program from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and various other programs from institutions like the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Journey
Mark Powell has built a robust career in the oil and energy industry with more than two decades of experience. He initially worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Zachry Group in Amarillo, TX, from 1994 to 1997. He then transitioned to ExxonMobil Qatar Inc., where he served as a Project Development Advisor from 1997 to 2004. His career later led him to Qatargas before taking on his current role at ExxonMobil.