Ken Rooney

Ken Rooney has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Ken is currently the Head of Engineering & Sustainability at Dublin Port Company, where they have been working since May 2023. Prior to this role, Ken served as the Engineering Service Manager at Dublin Port Company from November 2017 to June 2023.

Before joining Dublin Port Company, Ken worked as a Terminal Manager at Valero Energy Corporation from December 2015 to October 2017. Ken also held similar positions as a Terminal Manager at ExxonMobil from April 2015 to November 2015 and as a Terminal Manager (Designate) from August 2013 to March 2015.

Ken's earlier experiences include working as a Facility Manager at Murphy Environmental Hollywood Ltd. from October 2005 to July 2013. Ken also worked as a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Wavin Group from June 2002 to September 2005, where they focused on operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement projects.

Additionally, Ken gained valuable experience as a Student Engineer at Wavin from April 2001 to September 2001 and as a Student Engineer at Dyno-Rod Ireland from June 1995 to September 2000.

Ken Rooney's education history is as follows:

From 2012 to 2013, Ken attended University College Dublin and obtained a Certificate in Safety and Health at Work.

In 2007 and 2008, Ken attended Trinity College Dublin and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering.

Ken pursued a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering & Management (MIE Programme) from 2004 to 2006 at University College Dublin.

From 1996 to 2002, Ken attended Technological University of the Shannon and earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) degree in Polymer Engineering.

Ken completed their secondary education from 1991 to 1996 at Holy Faith De La Salle Skerries, but the degree obtained and field of study are not specified.

In addition to their formal education, Ken has obtained several certifications. In January 2020, they completed the Control of Work online training series from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). In May 2019, Ken received a certification in Layer of Protection Analysis from IChemE. In May 2017, they obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute. Finally, Ken has achieved the CEng Chartered Engineer certification from Engineers Ireland, although the exact month and year are not provided.