Sriram Balakumar
About Sriram Balakumar
Sriram Balakumar is the Process Section Head - Reformer & Aromatics at ExxonMobil in Singapore, with extensive experience in process safety and risk management in the oil and gas industry.
Title: Process Section Head - Reformer & Aromatics at ExxonMobil
Sriram Balakumar is currently the Process Section Head for Reformer & Aromatics at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2018, managing catalytic reformer and aromatics plant operations. His responsibilities include overseeing the efficient operation of these complex processes, leading a business team, and ensuring alignment with company goals. His current position reflects his deep expertise in this specialized area of the oil and gas industry.
Career at ExxonMobil
Sriram Balakumar joined ExxonMobil in 2010 and has held several key positions. Starting as a Process Engineer (2010-2011), he then moved to roles focused on process safety, such as Process Safety Specialist (2011-2014), Process Safety Group Lead (2014-2015), and Risk & Operations Integrity Management Section Head (2015-2017). Since 2018, he has been the Process Section Head for Reformer & Aromatics. Each position at ExxonMobil has contributed to his extensive experience in process safety and risk management within the oil and gas industry.
Previous Experience in Process Safety and Risk Management
Before joining ExxonMobil, Sriram Balakumar acquired valuable experience in process safety and risk management. He was a Process Safety & Risk Management Specialist at Vectra Group Ltd in Abu Dhabi from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he served as Corporate Process Safety Management Coordinator at Shasun in India (2005-2008) and also worked as a Process Design and Operations Engineer at Shasun (2003-2005). These roles provided a strong foundation in process safety, which he later applied in his various positions at ExxonMobil.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Sriram Balakumar pursued higher education in chemical engineering, focusing on process safety. He obtained his M.S (By Research) in Chemical Engineering (Process Safety) from Anna University, studying there from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, he earned his B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the University of Madras, completing the program from 2000 to 2004. His academic background provided the technical knowledge that has bolstered his professional career in the oil and gas industry.
International Work Experience
Sriram Balakumar has extensive international work experience, having held positions in both Singapore and Abu Dhabi. He worked in Singapore in various roles at ExxonMobil, including Process Engineer, Process Safety Specialist, Process Safety Group Lead, and Risk & Operations Integrity Management Section Head. Additionally, he worked as a Process Safety & Risk Management Specialist at Vectra Group Ltd in Abu Dhabi. This international exposure has enriched his understanding and application of process safety and management principles in diverse environments.