Michael Clark
About Michael Clark
Michael Clark is the Contracts Lead at ExxonMobil, specializing in sourcing catalysts, chemicals, and third-party manufacturing services. He has a background in chemical engineering and has held various engineering roles at ExxonMobil, INEOS, and GAF.
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Michael Clark is currently serving as the Contracts Lead at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since April 2020.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Michael Clark manages supplier relationships to ensure competitive and reliable sourcing for ExxonMobil Chemical operations. He specializes in sourcing catalysts, chemicals, and third-party manufacturing services. His work involves coordinating and negotiating with suppliers to optimize service agreements and maintain operational efficiency.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Michael Clark worked as a Facilities Planning Engineer at ExxonMobil from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, he was involved in planning and optimizing facility layouts, ensuring the efficient use of resources, and streamlining operations.
Professional Experience with INEOS
Michael Clark has a background in process engineering from his time at INEOS. He worked as a Polypropylene Process Engineer Intern in 2018 for three months in Chocolate Bayou, TX. Additionally, he served as a C4s/Utilities Process Engineer Intern from 2017 to 2018 for one year in the same location. These roles involved working on process optimization and improvement projects within the chemical production environment.
Project Engineer Co-Op at GAF
Earlier in his career, Michael Clark gained experience as a Project Engineer Co-Op at GAF in Ennis, Texas, where he worked for six months in 2016. This role allowed him to participate in project management and engineering tasks, contributing to various operational improvements and engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Michael Clark holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He completed his degree between 2014 and 2018. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.