Simona Rizzo
About Simona Rizzo
Simona Rizzo is a Plant Engineer (Project & Reliability) at ExxonMobil, with a background in safety and prevention engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Simona Rizzo is currently working as a Plant Engineer (Project & Reliability) at ExxonMobil. She began this role in December 2020. In this capacity, she focuses on reliability and project engineering, contributing significantly to the company’s operations. Her strong focus on continuous learning and willingness to take on responsibilities are key elements of her role.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before her current role, Simona Rizzo held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2020, she worked as a Component Planner in Vado Ligure, Liguria, Italy. Prior to that, she served as a Planning Support Engineer for six months in 2019, also based in Vado Ligure.
Experience at DEKRA Process Safety Italy
In 2018, Simona Rizzo worked at DEKRA Process Safety Italy as a Process Safety Engineer for six months. Her role was based in Cinisello Balsamo, Milano, Italy. This position allowed her to gain valuable experience in process safety engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Simona Rizzo holds a Master's degree in Safety and Prevention Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, earned between 2016 and 2018. She also has a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Food Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, obtained from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she studied at Collegio Universitario di Torino Renato Einaudi during the same period. Her earlier education includes a Diploma from Liceo scientifico Leonardo da Vinci in Catania, received between 2007 and 2012.
Early Career and Leadership
From 2014 to 2016, Simona Rizzo served as the Vice Team Leader of the Polito Sailing Team in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. This role provided her with early leadership experience and an opportunity to hone her teamwork and project management skills, which are integral to her current work philosophy.