Robin Van De Klundert
About Robin Van De Klundert
Robin Van De Klundert is a Senior Project Development Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in process design, project management, and technical leadership.
Current Title and Role at ExxonMobil
Robin Van De Klundert is currently a Senior Project Development Engineer at ExxonMobil. In this role, Robin focuses on enhancing safety, capital efficiency, reliability, and energy efficiency in project development and management. Robin has been holding this position since 2019 in the United Kingdom.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before becoming a Senior Project Development Engineer, Robin held various roles at ExxonMobil. From 2015 to 2019, Robin was based in the Rotterdam Area, Netherlands, as a Senior Process Design Engineer. Prior to that, Robin was a Facilities Planner in Houston, Texas Area from 2013 to 2014. Robin also served as a Process Design Engineer from 2012 to 2013 in Rotterdam and as a Technical Console Leader from 2009 to 2012. Earlier in Robin's career, he worked as a Process Design Engineer from 2008 to 2009.
Industry Experience Before ExxonMobil
Robin has a broad background in the chemical and engineering sectors before joining ExxonMobil. From 2004 to 2008, Robin worked at Tronox as a Senior Process Engineer. Prior to that, he served as a Process Engineer at ABB Lummus Global from 2001 to 2003. Robin began his career as a Student at Specs & Biospecs from 1998 to 2000.
Educational Background
Robin holds an M.Sc. in Scheikundige Technologie from Delft University of Technology, having studied there from 1995 to 2001. Before university, Robin completed Gymnasium education in Beta at Norbertus College from 1989 to 1995.
Specializations and Technical Expertise
Robin specializes in process design, heat exchanger rating, process simulation, process safety, and industrial statistics. Additionally, Robin is skilled in incident investigation using the Tripod methodology. He has technical group leader responsibility for complex systems, including Hydrocracker, Utilities, Hydrofiners, Amine, Sour Water Strippers, and Sulphur Plants.
Business and Strategic Experience
Robin has gained broad business experience in capital planning, raw material planning, supply chain analysis, and business analysis. This experience was acquired while working in a midsize chemicals facility, further enhancing his expertise in project development and strategic management.