James Poole
About James Poole
James Poole is a Senior Development Engineer at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a BEng and MSc in Chemical and Process Engineering from Newcastle University and has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including Huntsman Corporation and Nissan.
Work at Venator Materials
James Poole has held the position of Senior Development Engineer at Venator Materials Plc since 2017. In this role, he focuses on the development of new materials and processes, contributing to the company's innovation and product offerings. His tenure at Venator has spanned over seven years, during which he has utilized his engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing capabilities and performance.
Education and Expertise
James Poole studied at Newcastle University from 2002 to 2006, where he earned both a BEng and an MSc in Chemical and Process Engineering, with a focus on Applied Process Control. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Before joining Venator Materials, James Poole gained extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Huntsman Corporation, where he served as Area Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Performance Manager. His career began at Huntsman Tioxide as a Graduate Process Engineer, followed by a position as Area Engineer. He also worked briefly at Nissan Motor Manufacturing Ltd. as a Graduate Engineer.
Professional Experience at Huntsman
James Poole's professional journey includes significant roles at Huntsman Corporation and Huntsman Tioxide. He worked as a Graduate Process Engineer from 2007 to 2008, then progressed to Area Engineer from 2008 to 2013. He later took on the role of Area Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2015 and served as Manufacturing Performance Manager from 2015 to 2017, gaining valuable insights into engineering management and operational efficiency.