Mark Powles
About Mark Powles
Mark Powles is an Analyser Technician at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in instrumentation and control, aiming to transition into an engineering technical role.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Mark Powles currently works as an Analyser Technician at ExxonMobil. He has been with the company since 2011, accumulating valuable experience in process analytical equipment. His primary responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing process analytical equipment at the Fawley refinery and chemical plant. His extensive tenure has seen him rise to the position of senior analyser technician, where he oversees critical installations and repairs.
Previous Position at Petroplus
Before joining ExxonMobil, Mark Powles worked at Petroplus as an Instrumentation Technician from 2005 to 2010. During his five years with the company, he focused on instrumentation and control tasks, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the industry.
Education at The Open University and Anglia Ruskin University
Mark Powles pursued his higher education at The Open University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from 2014 to 2020. Prior to this, he completed a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) at Anglia Ruskin University from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical roles in the industry.
Apprenticeship at BP Coryton Refinery
Mark Powles completed a four-year apprenticeship in Instrumentation and Control at the BP Coryton refinery. This apprenticeship provided him with hands-on experience and fundamental skills in instrumentation and control, which have been crucial in his professional development.
Career Development and Relocation
To further his career and develop his technical skills, Mark Powles relocated to the ExxonMobil Fawley refinery and chemical plant. This move allowed him to gain experience in a larger, more complex industrial environment, enhancing his expertise in process analytical equipment.
Career Goals and Aspirations
Mark Powles aims to transition into an engineering technical role. By leveraging his combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, he seeks to move beyond his current analyser technician responsibilities to take on more complex engineering challenges.