Mike Horstmeyer
About Mike Horstmeyer
Mike Horstmeyer is a Maintenance Supervisor at ExxonMobil with a background in mechanical engineering and business administration.
Current Role as Maintenance Supervisor at ExxonMobil
Mike Horstmeyer has held the position of Maintenance Supervisor at ExxonMobil since 2018. In this role, he oversees maintenance operations within the company in the United States. His responsibilities include planning and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards are met. Having transitioned into this supervisory role, Mike utilizes his extensive background in mechanical engineering and operational management to maintain and improve the reliability of equipment and systems.
Experience as Process and Turnaround Engineer at ExxonMobil
Before becoming a Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Horstmeyer worked in several engineering capacities at ExxonMobil. From 2017 to 2018, he served as a Process Engineer, where he was involved in developing and optimizing industrial processes. Prior to that, from 2014 to 2017, he was a Turnaround Engineer, responsible for the planning and execution of plant shutdowns and turnarounds. These roles required Mike to apply his technical expertise in mechanical engineering to enhance process efficiency and reliability.
Early Career and Internships
Mike's professional journey includes various internships and entry-level positions that contributed to his diverse skill set. In 2012, he interned as a Reliability and Maintenance Engineering Intern at Celanese in the Ticona Division. He also had a Marketing and Engineering Internship at Celanese in 2011. Additionally, Mike worked at Tulley Equipment Company from 2007 to 2010 as a Machine Operator and Production Scheduler. These early roles allowed him to gain practical experience in engineering and operations.
Educational Background in Business and Mechanical Engineering
Mike Horstmeyer has a strong educational foundation in both business and engineering. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University, specializing in Business Administration and Management, between 2019 and 2021. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University from 2009 to 2013. This combination of technical and managerial education has equipped Mike with the skills needed to excel in his various professional roles.
Leadership Roles in Various Organizations
Mike has also demonstrated leadership capabilities in different organizations. Notably, he served as President of The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc., from 2012 to 2013 in Iowa City, Iowa. In addition, he was Vice President of Operations at Purdue University for a brief period in 2011-2012, and Director of Publicity from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided him with leadership experience and the ability to manage teams and organizational activities.