Christopher Dagel
About Christopher Dagel
Christopher Dagel is a Lead Mechanical Engineer currently working at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, having held various positions at companies such as ExxonMobil, Schlumberger Technologies, and Anvil Corporation over a career spanning nearly two decades.
Current Role at Par Pacific Holdings
Christopher Dagel serves as the Lead Mechanical Engineer at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in mechanical engineering to oversee various projects and ensure the effective implementation of engineering solutions. His position is based in Billings, Montana, where he contributes to the company's operational efficiency and engineering excellence.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Dagel has a significant history with ExxonMobil, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Lead Mechanical Engineer from 2019 to 2023, contributing to various projects in the Billings, Montana area. Prior to this, he served as a Technical Support Supervisor for three months in 2021 and as a Turnaround Mechanical Engineer for six months in 2018. His diverse roles at ExxonMobil have equipped him with a broad understanding of mechanical engineering in the energy sector.
Professional Background in Engineering
Christopher Dagel has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having worked in various capacities across multiple companies. His experience includes roles as a Field Engineer at Schlumberger Technologies in Brazil, Colombia, and the Gulf of Mexico from 2005 to 2007, and as a Subsea Engineer III at FMC Technologies in Houston, Texas, from 2007 to 2008. He also worked as a Contract Mechanical Engineer at Anvil Corporation and as a Project Manager at ThermaSource, Inc. in Santiago, Chile.
Educational Qualifications
Dagel earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Montana State University-Bozeman, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile, from 2000 to 2001, further enhancing his engineering education and global perspective.
Leadership Roles and Project Management
Throughout his career, Christopher Dagel has held leadership positions, including serving as Work Group Lead for Rocky Mountain Projects at Anvil Corporation from 2015 to 2019. His role involved overseeing mechanical engineering projects and managing teams to achieve project goals. His experience as a Project Manager at ThermaSource, Inc. also highlights his capability in leading engineering initiatives.