Steve Nason
About Steve Nason
Steve Nason is the Lead Fixed Equipment Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil's Fawley Refinery, with extensive experience in inspection and project management roles at both ExxonMobil and GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH.
Lead Fixed Equipment Integrity Engineer at ExxonMobil
Steve Nason is the Lead Fixed Equipment Integrity Engineer, Offsites & Marine Terminal at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2017. Based in the Fawley Refinery, Southampton, UK, Steve oversees the integrity of fixed equipment in marine and offsite locations. His responsibilities include managing the risk-based inspection of approximately 1800 aging items. Additionally, he ensures that no environmental leaks to water have occurred during his tenure, reflecting his commitment to environmental safety. His role also encompasses failure investigations, root cause analysis, and the execution of detailed inspection plans.
Lead Inspection Engineer at ExxonMobil
From 2014 to 2017, Steve Nason worked as the Lead Inspection Engineer for Steam Generation (Boilers) & Utilities at ExxonMobil. During his 3-year tenure, he was based at the Fawley Refinery in Southampton, UK. His role involved comprehensive inspections and maintaining the reliability of steam generation systems. He ensured that all equipment met operational standards and addressed any potential safety issues promptly.
Project Engineer and Manager at GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH
Steve Nason spent over a decade with GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH in various capacities. From 1997 to 2008, he served as a Project Manager in Dartford, Kent, managing multiple projects over 11 years. Prior to this, he was a Project Engineer in Ulverston, Cumbria, from 2008 to 2010. His initial role with the company was as a Validation Engineer in Dartford from 1996 to 1997. These roles honed his project management and engineering skills, laying a strong foundation for his subsequent career in the oil and gas industry.
Mechanical Engineering Degree from University of Greenwich
Steve Nason holds a Bachelor of Engineering - BEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Greenwich. He completed his degree from 1993 to 1996. His education provided him with the essential engineering principles and knowledge that have underscored his successful career in both the pharmaceutical and oil and gas industries.
Responsibilities and Expertise in Equipment Integrity
As a Lead Fixed Equipment Integrity Engineer, Steve Nason is responsible for producing detailed inspection plans and defining the work scope execution. His expertise includes identifying damage mechanisms and failure modes, conducting failure investigations, and performing root cause analysis. Additionally, he manages updates related to Management of Change processes and responds to equipment 'break-ins' and day-to-day repairs, focusing on long-term reliability.