Steven De Rijke
About Steven De Rijke
Steven De Rijke is a Utilities Complex Engineer at ExxonMobil, known for his broad interest in engineering and his positive, coaching approach to supervision.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Steven De Rijke currently holds the position of Utilities Complex Engineer at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role at the Rotterdam Refinery since 2021. His responsibilities include managing the utility systems integral to refinery operations, ensuring efficiency and reliability within the complex engineering frameworks of the refinery.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before becoming the Utilities Complex Engineer, Steven De Rijke has held several significant positions at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Lead Environmental Coordinator at the Rotterdam Refinery and three chemical plants, namely Aromatics, Oxo-Alcohols, and Plasticizers. His role focused on orchestrating environmental compliance and sustainability practices. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the Energy Coordinator & Fired Heater Engineer. Even earlier, from 2013 to 2014, he was appointed Reliability Engineer at the Oxo-Alcohols & Plasticizers Plant.
Educational Background
Steven De Rijke has a robust educational foundation in engineering. He graduated with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in 2012. Prior to that, he completed his secondary education at Gertrudis College Roosendaal and Jacob van Liesveldt - PENTA College Hellevoetsluis, achieving Gymnasium and Tweetalig VWO, respectively.
Professional Experience
Steven De Rijke has a diverse range of professional experiences spanning multiple industries and roles. In 2011, he undertook an internship focusing on refinery profitability at ExxonMobil’s Port-Jérôme Refinery in Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon. Additionally, he has experience in more social roles; from 2009 to 2011, he worked as a bartender at Café Thomas, and from 2008 to 2009, he served as Treasurer at Het Illustere Dispuut Quare. Furthermore, from 2007 to 2009, he was Sociëteitscommisaris at a.s.v. SSRE.
Career Growth at ExxonMobil
Steven De Rijke’s trajectory at ExxonMobil illustrates significant career development through multiple roles within the company. His career advancement has been shaped by ExxonMobil’s strategy of regular role rotations every 2 to 3 years, facilitating a broadening of his expertise and responsibilities. This systematic approach to career progression has enabled him to acquire a deep, well-rounded understanding of the company's operations, contributing to his current success.