Matthew Elam
About Matthew Elam
Matthew Elam is a Crude Distillation Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a background in chemical engineering and diverse work experience in various industries.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Matthew Elam currently works as a Crude Distillation Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He began this role in 2022. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the crude distillation process, ensuring efficient and safe operations. His work involves monitoring process parameters, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements to enhance plant performance.
Professional Experience at Rayonier Advanced Materials
Matthew Elam worked as a Pulp Mill Intern at Rayonier Advanced Materials in Jesup, Georgia for three months in 2020. In this role, Matthew gained hands-on experience in the pulp manufacturing process, assisting with daily operations, and contributing to various projects aimed at improving production efficiency and quality control.
Technical Engineering Internship at Shaw Industries
In 2020, Matthew Elam had a three-month internship at Shaw Industries in Aiken, South Carolina. During his tenure as a Technical Engineering Intern, he was involved in engineering tasks related to optimizing manufacturing processes. This role allowed him to apply his academic knowledge to real-world industrial problems, gaining valuable practical experience.
Research Assistant at The Mustain Lab for Electrocatalysts and Fuels
Matthew Elam worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Mustain Lab for Electrocatalysts and Fuels (MLEAF) from 2019 to 2022 in Columbia, South Carolina. His work involved conducting research on electrocatalysts and fuel technologies, contributing to various scientific studies and experiments. This position helped him build a strong foundation in research methodologies and advanced engineering concepts.
Educational Background
Matthew Elam earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, completing his degree in three years from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he achieved an Associate of Science degree with a GPA of 3.99 from Midlands Technical College, where he studied from 2016 to 2018.