Mary Rethwisch
About Mary Rethwisch
Mary Rethwisch is an Olefins Optimization Engineer at ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, with extensive experience in olefins recovery and operations technical roles.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Mary Rethwisch is currently serving as the Baton Rouge Chemical Plant Olefins Optimization Engineer at ExxonMobil. She began this role in 2021, where she is responsible for optimizing olefin production processes. Her work includes developing quarterly model validation reports, which highlight key unit constraints and offer recommendations for improvements. Additionally, she supports site and Gulf Coast economists with detailed analysis and contributions to various improvement projects.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Mary Rethwisch has accumulated extensive experience at ExxonMobil in various engineering roles. From 2020 to 2021, she worked as an Advanced Olefins Recovery Engineer, focusing on advanced processes in olefin recovery. Before that, she was an Olefins Recovery Engineer from 2018 to 2019, dealing with the recovery processes of olefins. Her early career includes internships at ExxonMobil Chemical Co. as an Operations Technical Intern in 2017 and a Global Aromatics Technology Co-op in 2016. These roles have provided her with a strong foundation in chemical process optimization and recovery operations.
Academic Background
Mary Rethwisch completed her higher education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her academic pursuits laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in chemical engineering. During her time as a student, she also gained practical experience by working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Iowa in 2014.
Support and Analysis Expertise
Mary Rethwisch is adept at providing support and analysis within her role. She assists site and Gulf Coast economists, offering substantial contributions to various improvement projects. Her responsibilities include developing detailed reports that validate models and identify key constraints within production units, offering future recommendations. This expertise helps in making informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and performance at the chemical plant.
Early Career at ExxonMobil
Mary Rethwisch's early career at ExxonMobil includes significant internships that helped shape her professional path. In 2017, she served as an Operations Technical Intern at ExxonMobil Chemical Co., where she gained hands-on experience in operation systems and technical processes. Prior to that, in 2016, she was a Global Aromatics Technology Co-op at the same company, where she developed a deeper understanding of global aromatics production and technology applications. These roles were instrumental in her development as a chemical engineer.