Stephen O'brien
About Stephen O'brien
Stephen O'Brien is a Site Responsible Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Systems Development Manager at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from London South Bank University and an MBA from The Open University.
Work at Venator Materials
Stephen O'Brien has been employed at Venator Materials Plc since 2020. He holds the position of Site Responsible Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Systems Development Manager at the Greatham facility in England. His role involves overseeing mechanical engineering operations and managing engineering systems development. Prior to this current role, he served as the ICON Engineering Manager at Venator from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to engineering management efforts at the Teeside site.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Venator Materials, Stephen O'Brien worked in various engineering roles. He was a Senior Reliability Engineer at Cristal Global for one year in 2003 to 2004 in Stallingborough. He also served as Engineering Manager at Synthomer from 2004 to 2008, where he managed engineering projects for four years. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Staff Consultant at KBC Advanced Technologies from 2014 to 2019 in Abu Dhabi, focusing on engineering consultancy.
Education and Expertise
Stephen O'Brien studied Mechanical Engineering at London South Bank University, earning a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Open University, completing the program from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and business management.
Career Timeline
Stephen O'Brien's career spans several key positions in the engineering field. He began his journey at Cristal Global as a Senior Reliability Engineer, followed by a role as Engineering Manager at Synthomer. He then transitioned to KBC Advanced Technologies as a Senior Staff Consultant before returning to Venator Materials. His diverse experience across different companies and roles highlights his adaptability and expertise in mechanical engineering and systems development.