Steve Gabbitas
About Steve Gabbitas
Steve Gabbitas serves as the Learning and Development Lead at Tronox, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in operations and maintenance, with prior roles including Production Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Coordinator at Tronox, and experience in the petrochemical sector.
Current Role at Tronox
Steve Gabbitas currently serves as the Learning and Development Lead at Tronox in Stallingborough, England. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing employee skills and promoting professional growth within the organization. His work emphasizes the importance of effective training programs and the development of a diverse workforce.
Previous Experience at Tronox
Prior to his current role, Steve Gabbitas worked at Tronox in various capacities. He served as a Maintenance Coordinator from 2021 to 2022, and as a Production Shift Supervisor from 2017 to 2021. In these roles, he contributed to operational efficiency and maintenance processes. He transitioned from Operations to Maintenance in 2020, moving into a supervisory role on the Base plant.
Education and Professional Development
Steve Gabbitas completed a supervisor/manager apprenticeship through Tronox and North Lindsey College. He also studied at Lindsey School and Community Arts College, where he obtained his GCSEs from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, he has completed courses such as the NEBOSH award and an ILM certificate in first line management to further his professional development.
Career Background
Steve Gabbitas has a diverse career background. He worked as a Petrochemical, oil & gas/dry cargo surveyor at Inspectorate International Ltd from 2005 to 2007. He also held the position of Deputy Shift Chargehand/Lead Operator at Inter Terminals Limited from 2008 to 2017. His experience spans over three years as a surveyor and nearly a decade in operational roles within the chemical industry.
Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion
Steve Gabbitas has made significant contributions to diversity and inclusion initiatives at Tronox. He played a key role in achieving the most diverse group of apprentices in 2023. He advocates for the importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (EDIB) in the workplace and emphasizes the impact of awareness and ethos on recruitment in STEM fields.