Scott Gong
About Scott Gong
Scott Gong is an Offsites & Utilities Engineer at ExxonMobil with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive tutoring experience. He holds a Master's degree from Virginia Tech and has worked in various engineering roles.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Scott Gong is currently working at ExxonMobil as an Offsites & Utilities Engineer in Houston, Texas, United States. He has held this position since 2021. His role likely involves managing non-process facilities, services, and utility systems that support production processes, although specific duties haven't been detailed.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Scott Gong has previously held the role of Cost and Schedule Engineer at ExxonMobil in Spring, TX, for a brief period in 2019. This role likely involved monitoring project expenses and timelines to ensure project deliverables were met as per plans.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Gong earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech from 2019 to 2020 after participating in Virginia Tech's Accelerated Masters Program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, completed between 2014 and 2019. Additionally, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Virginia Tech Honors College.
Tutoring and Teaching Experience
Scott Gong founded Scott Gong Tutoring in Blacksburg, VA, in 2018, and continues to oversee its operations. He is certified by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) and has accumulated over 2000 hours of tutoring. Additionally, he was a Lead Tutor at Virginia Tech's Student Success Center for five years, from 2015 to 2020. His passion for design and teaching is evident in his ongoing commitment to tutoring and education.
Engineering Roles and Internships
Throughout his career, Scott Gong has taken up multiple engineering roles and internships. He worked as a Reliability Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN, and had technical engineering co-op positions at GE Appliances, a Haier Company, in Louisville, Kentucky, in both 2016-2017 and 2017. Additionally, he was a Paint Fixtures and CAD Intern at Volvo Trucks in Dublin, Virginia, in 2017.