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Janis Lucas is currently a Mechancial Supervisor at the Baytown Complex of ExxonMobil. “I have worked for ExxonMobil for 19 years and my entire career has been at the Baytown Complex. While attending Lee College for industrial classes, it was several of my college instructors that encouraged me to apply for a process technician position at ExxonMobil. Now, two decades later, I have worked in operations, safety department and mechanical. I like the challenges that come with each new position, getting to mentor coworkers and growing the talent of our employees.”

A Mechanical Supervisor demonstrates the ability to provide maintenance leadership of company and external resources through all stages of asset maintenance, inclusive of minor capital project support, new facility construction, and maintenance support throughout full facility operational like. Also, focusing on developing the capability of the maintenance organization and staff supporting asset maintenance.

Catherine Engels is a Projects Process Mechanical Coordinator with ExxonMobil Refinery in Baytown, Texas. In this role, Catie coordinates and manages process and mechanical jobs for Oil Movement projects team. Catie started in operations and shift work, having spent her first three years as a unit operator. With her process knowledge and experience, Catie quickly became a console operator for the next seven years. Because of her safety and risk knowledge and safety team participation, she was asked to assist with rollout of the new Permitting system that encompassed all of the Baytown sites (ExxonMobil Baytown Chem Plant, ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery, ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins plant and Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant). In total, Catie has more than 15 years of operations experience at ExxonMobil. Catie is excited to be a part of the Women’s Operations Network.

Prior to starting her career as an operator, Catie was a high level national gymnast and coach. Outside of work, Catie manages her time between being a mother of 5 wonderful children, wife and still coaches gymnastics.

Rachel O’Donnell has over 15 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and campus relations, with seven years in the energy industry at Phillips 66. Rachel works to lead the Technical School recruitment efforts on behalf of the company and is passionate about serving students and guiding them through a successful candidate experience. Rachel sits on several Career Advisory Boards with TAMU, OSU, and U of H and has her Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming.

LaTrice Weels started in the business field with a Master in Business Administration and decided after 19 years she wanted a hands-on career with strong in-field experience. As a result, she pivoted careers to the dynamic petrochemical industry.

She earned an AAS in Process Technology and began her new career as a process operator. After 6 years working as a process operator in an Olefins plant at Chevron Phillips Chemical, she shifted her focus to a strategic digital transformation project management position designed to enhance her sphere of influence.