Matthew Best
About Matthew Best
Matthew Best is a Process Operator at ExxonMobil's Fawley refinery, with a background in electrical and maintenance engineering.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Matthew Best currently works as a Process Operator at ExxonMobil. Since 2021, he has been stationed at the Fawley refinery, one of the largest oil refineries in the UK. During his tenure, he has been involved in overseeing and optimizing refinery operations.
Previous Role at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Matthew Best served as a Trainee Process Operator at ExxonMobil from 2020 to 2021. This position allowed him to gain foundational knowledge and experience in the oil and gas industry, preparing him for his transition to a full-fledged Process Operator.
Career at University Hospital Southampton
Matthew Best has extensive experience working at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. He held various positions including Maintenance Electrician (2009-2014), Electrical Chargehand (2014-2016), and M&E Operations Officer (2016-2019). Throughout these roles, he was responsible for electrical maintenance and overseeing mechanical and electrical operations within the hospital facilities.
Educational Background
Matthew Best has a strong educational background in engineering. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Portsmouth between 2016 and 2018. Furthermore, he attended City College Southampton where he gained qualifications in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technologies, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Additionally, he trained at Southampton Engineering Training Association in Maintenance Engineering.
Transition to Oil and Gas Industry
Matthew Best made a strategic career change by retraining as a Process Operator to enter the oil and gas sector. This move leveraged his extensive background in maintenance and electrical engineering, allowing him to apply his skills and knowledge within one of the UK's most prominent refineries.