Tom Paauw
About Tom Paauw
Tom Paauw is the EMTEC Regional Electrical Lead and Electrical Lead for the Yellowtail FPSO project at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in electrical engineering roles at Shell, ExxonMobil, and GE.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Tom Paauw currently holds the position of EMTEC Regional Electrical Lead and Electrical Lead for the Yellowtail FPSO project at ExxonMobil. In this role, he directs and coordinates electrical engineering activities, focusing specifically on the Yellowtail Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) project. His responsibilities involve overseeing project progress, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining excellence in electrical systems management. Tom Paauw has been contributing to ExxonMobil since 2014 in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Previous Experience at Shell Global Solutions
Before rejoining ExxonMobil, Tom Paauw worked at Shell Global Solutions as a Senior Electrical Engineer. During his tenure at Shell from 2013 to 2014 in The Hague Area, Netherlands, he was responsible for leading and executing electrical engineering projects. His role required him to provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with industry standards, and contribute to the successful implementation of various electrical systems.
Career at ExxonMobil as Staff Electrical Engineer
Tom Paauw previously served as a Staff Electrical Engineer at ExxonMobil from 2001 to 2013 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. Over these twelve years, he significantly contributed to multiple engineering projects, focusing on maintaining, designing, and improving electrical systems. His role also involved collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high standards of engineering solutions.
Early Career at GE
Tom Paauw began his professional journey with GE, serving as Engineer E&i from 1996 to 2001 in Amsterdam. His work at GE involved extensive electrical and instrumentation engineering tasks. Over five years, he gained valuable experience in the engineering field, honing his skills and understanding of electrical systems and projects.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Tom Paauw attended De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 1989 to 1993, laying a strong foundation for his future career in electrical engineering. His education provided him with the technical knowledge and skills crucial for his roles in various esteemed organizations.