Maria Aldescu

Maria Aldescu currently serves as the Senior Manager of Process Technology, Technical Excellence, and Digitalization at Motiva Enterprises LLC, a position held since February 2024. Prior experience includes roles at LyondellBasell as a Heavy Oil Specialist and Principal Engineer, where responsibilities centered on Crude Units and Distillation at the Houston Refinery. Maria's career also encompasses significant positions at KBC, including Senior Staff Process Consultant, and Delayed Coker Technologist at Bechtel Oil, Gas, & Chemicals. Earlier roles featured experience at OMV Petrom and KBC, focusing on process engineering and simulation within the refining sector. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Oil and Gas University of Ploiesti and further academic experience at Politecnico di Torino.