Matthew Bratton
About Matthew Bratton
Matthew Bratton is a Chemical Process Engineer at ExxonMobil, providing technical support and optimizing processes for the Halobutyl Polymers unit in Fawley, England.
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Matthew Bratton is a Chemical Process Engineer currently working at ExxonMobil.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Bratton studied at the University of Strathclyde from 2013 to 2018, earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering. Prior to that, he attended St Paul's Academy Dundee from 2007 to 2013.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Since 2018, Matthew Bratton has been working at ExxonMobil in Fawley, England. He provides technical support for the Halobutyl Polymers unit, which supplies rubber to major tyre and pharmaceutical companies. His responsibilities include day-to-day troubleshooting to ensure the production of on-grade products safely and reliably. Additionally, he handles short to medium term optimizations to improve process safety, environmental performance, product quality, and energy efficiency.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Matthew Bratton worked as a Summer Intern at ExxonMobil in 2017 for one month, also in Fawley, England.
Industry Experience
In 2016, Matthew Bratton interned at Begg Cousland Envirotec Ltd in Glasgow for three months. He also worked as a General Assistant at Selective Personnel from 2014 to 2016. From 2013 to 2014, he was a Sales Assistant at FOOTASYLUM in Glasgow. Earlier in his career, from 2011 to 2013, he worked as a Pharmacy Assistant at Davidson's Chemist.
Key Responsibilities and Technical Contributions
Matthew Bratton acts as the technical contact for implementing capital projects within the Halobutyl Polymers unit. He stewards key metrics like production and reliability loss data, process capability statistics, plant mass balance, and environmental performance. He is also responsible for providing process support during major events such as plant shutdowns, start-ups, turnarounds, and process cleans. Additionally, he routinely engages in process analysis tools including HAZOP, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and risk assessment activities.