Name: Greg
University: University of Melbourne
Course: Chemical Engineering / Science

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Greg completed a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Science at the University of Melbourne in 2001. During the summer of 2000/2001, Greg completed vacation work at the Mobil Altona Refinery.

"Working onsite represents a terrific opportunity to put those years of sitting in lecture theatres into practice with real projects which allow interaction with people from plant operators & engineers to external consultants, managers and trades people."

In June 2002, Greg commenced full-time work as a Process Engineer at the refinery, initially looking after the sites utilities. In February 2003, he became the Reforming Unit Engineer. Essentially the reforming units are responsible for generating the high octane gasoline.

"The reforming role is very 'hands-on' at times. Approximately every nine months, the reforming catalyst must be regenerated to remove coke that forms on the catalyst surface. The Reforming Engineer plays an active role in these 'regens', ensuring that the process conditions are such that the catalyst is returned to a near new condition."

Greg is now working as a Reforming Specialist in ExxonMobil's Research and Engineering Group in the U.S.