Stijn De Smedt
About Stijn De Smedt
Stijn De Smedt is a Reliability Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in engineering roles and a background in Electromechanical Engineering from Universiteit Gent.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Stijn De Smedt has been working as a Reliability Engineer at ExxonMobil since 2018. His responsibilities are centered in the Antwerp Area, Belgium. In his current role, he is involved in ensuring the reliability of operational processes and equipment at the site.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Stijn De Smedt has extensive experience at ExxonMobil, having held several key positions. He worked as a Fixed Equipment Engineering Specialist - Piping & Valves in Singapore from 2016 to 2018 and as a Fixed Equipment Engineer in Antwerp from 2011 to 2016. Earlier, he served as a Process Engineer from 2010 to 2011 and as a Fixed Equipment Engineer from 2008 to 2010 in Antwerp. He also completed an engineering internship at ExxonMobil in 2007.
Educational Background
Stijn De Smedt completed his Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering with a specialization in mechanical construction from Universiteit Gent. He pursued his studies from 2002 to 2008, acquiring strong technical foundations that facilitated his subsequent engineering roles.
Leadership in Risk Management and Equipment Strategy
During his tenure at ExxonMobil, Stijn De Smedt led the setup of a framework for site risk management and stewardship. Additionally, he facilitated the implementation of a new equipment strategy platform, which included data import and stakeholder onboarding, contributing significantly to organizational efficiency.
Safety and Temporary Assignments
In 2020, Stijn De Smedt took on roles that emphasized safety and team leadership. He served as a scaffolding supervisor during a site turnaround and acted as a buddy manager for an inspection company, enhancing their field safety performance during a temporary assignment.