Simon Whitfield
About Simon Whitfield
Simon Whitfield is a Machinery Engineer at ExxonMobil, specializing in equipment upgrades, maintenance strategies, and troubleshooting across various plants.
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Simon Whitfield serves as a Machinery Engineer at ExxonMobil, having commenced his role in 2018. He operates in Fawley, Hampshire, United Kingdom, contributing his expertise to one of the most significant refinery locations.
Career at SABIC
Prior to joining ExxonMobil, Simon Whitfield accumulated extensive experience at SABIC in Teesside. He held various engineering roles including Machines Engineer from 2014 to 2018 in System 18 LDPE, Turnaround Machines Engineer from 2013 to 2014 in Olefins 6, Area Engineer from 2012 to 2013 in System 18 LDPE, and Mechanical Engineer from 2010 to 2012 in North Tees Logistics.
Education and Expertise
Simon Whitfield completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Newcastle University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. This academic foundation has enabled him to proficiently handle complex engineering tasks in the machinery field.
Work at ExxonMobil
At ExxonMobil, Simon leads the management of upgrades and modifications to a diverse set of pumps, fans, and compressors at the Fawley Refinery. His responsibilities also include developing and implementing Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimize equipment use and reduce operational risks.
Role in Global Reciprocating Compressor Group
Simon is an active member of ExxonMobil's global reciprocating compressor group, where he focuses on enhancing the reliability and consistency in managing the company's global reciprocating compressor fleet. His comprehensive experience supports company-wide turnarounds and troubleshooting initiatives across various plants.