Nick Croft
About Nick Croft
Nick Croft is a Specialist Process Technician at ExxonMobil in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with over 20 years of industry experience.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Nick Croft is currently employed as a Specialist Process Technician at ExxonMobil. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In his role, Nick manages the Cracking DCS console, which includes overseeing various units such as the FCC, Main Fractionation, RFD, Unsaturated Gas Plant, and Jet Fuel Treater Units. His responsibilities include issuing Permits to Work and completing preventative maintenance tasks.
Previous Experience at Note Printing Australia
Before joining ExxonMobil, Nick Croft worked at Note Printing Australia from 2016 to 2018. He served as a Finishing Shift Manager, managing the final stages of the production process. This role involved coordinating shift operations and ensuring that the finishing procedures met the company's standards for quality and efficiency.
Professional Experience in the Industry
Nick Croft brings over 20 years of industry experience to his current role. His career began in a field-based capacity, primarily working in distillation, cracking, and fractionation units. He has accumulated substantial expertise in process control, focusing on ensuring the safe, reliable, and optimized operation of refinery units to meet production goals. His tenure in different industries has provided him with a deep understanding of both operational and managerial aspects of process engineering.
Academic Background and Certifications
Nick Croft has a comprehensive academic background, including a Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practises from the Wiseman Institute of Applied Learning (2014-2015). Additionally, he holds a Cert IV in Training and Assessment from Box Hill Institute Of TAFE, and Cert III and Cert IV in Process Operations from Bendigo Regional Institute Of TAFE. He also completed his secondary education at Swan Hill Technical School and Swan Hill High School, where he achieved his Year 10, Year 12, and VCE certifications.
Professional Qualifications
In February 2021, Nick Croft qualified as a Specialist Area Technician. This qualification highlights his proficiency in operating the Cracking DCS console and managing various refinery units such as the FCC, Main Fractionation, RFD, Unsaturated Gas Plant, and Jet Fuel Treater Units. His role involves critical tasks like issuing Permits to Work and conducting preventative maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and safety.