Steven Back
About Steven Back
Steven Back is an FCC Process Contact Engineer at ExxonMobil with a background in chemical engineering and experience in various engineering roles.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Steven Back is currently serving as an FCC Process Contact Engineer at ExxonMobil in Baytown, Texas. He has been in this role since 2022. In this position, he is involved with the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes which are pivotal for the conversion of heavy hydrocarbons into lighter, more valuable products. Steven’s role focuses on optimizing these processes to enhance efficiency and production yield.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Steven Back held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2020 to 2022, he was a Refining Competitiveness Analyst, where he was involved in evaluating and enhancing the competitiveness of ExxonMobil's refining operations. Prior to that, he served as an Advanced Process Engineer - Distillation from 2019 to 2020 in Houston, Texas, focusing on distillation processes and systems. These roles have contributed to Stephen’s proficiency in refining processes and operational efficiencies.
Experience at The Hershey Company
Steven Back worked at The Hershey Company as a Process Engineering Co-op from 2016 to 2017 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During this period, he gained valuable experience in process engineering within the food industry. This role allowed him to apply his chemical engineering knowledge in a practical, industrial setting, enhancing his understanding of engineering principles in manufacturing processes.
Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Ohio State University
In 2015, Steven Back served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Ohio State University for seven months. This early research experience provided him with foundational skills in scientific research methodology, data analysis, and experimental procedures. It also underscored his academic background in chemical engineering and contributed to his professional development.
Educational Background
Steven Back holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Business from The Ohio State University. He completed his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background in chemical engineering, supplemented by business studies, has equipped him with a solid foundation to navigate both technical and managerial aspects of his roles in various industries.