Heather Maier
About Heather Maier
Heather Maier serves as the Plant Engineering Manager at Stepan Company and has extensive experience in capital projects and turnarounds. She has a proven track record of improving execution quality and achieving significant cost savings in her roles.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Heather Maier serves as the Plant Engineering Manager at Stepan Company, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Elwood, Illinois, she has played a significant role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the facility. Under her leadership, a turnaround team was developed that achieved the best execution quality and adhered to schedule and budget constraints in the facility's history.
Experience at Flint Hills Resources
In addition to her role at Stepan Company, Heather Maier has been the Manager of Capital Projects and Turnarounds at Flint Hills Resources since 2015. Located in Joliet, Illinois, she has implemented changes in the mindset surrounding Capital Projects, which resulted in substantial cost savings in the first year of her initiatives.
Previous Employment at BHP Billiton and ExxonMobil
Heather Maier has a background in the oil and gas industry, having worked at BHP Billiton as the Global Drill Contracts Manager for one year from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, she served as a Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil for one year from 2006 to 2007. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in project management and engineering.
Education at Florida Institute of Technology
Heather Maier studied at the Florida Institute of Technology from 1987 to 1992, completing a five-year program. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in engineering and project management.
Community Involvement
Heather Maier is actively involved in community service, participating in initiatives with organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Chicago and Habitat for Humanity. Her engagement in these activities reflects her commitment to giving back to the community.