Jim Hernjak

Jim Hernjak's work experience includes a role as Mechanical Manager at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked at ExxonMobil in various roles, including Mechanical Manager from 2022 to 2023, Mechanical Advisor - Fuels & Lubricants Company from 2018 to 2022, Central Maintenance Department Head in 2017, and Baytown Complex Turnaround Manager from 2014 to 2017. Jim also served as a Reliability Engineering Associate from 2009 to 2014, Complex Reliability Section Supervisor from 2007 to 2009, Senior Reliability Engineer from 2004 to 2007, and held multiple positions from 2000 to 2004. Jim started their career as a Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil in 1997 and worked in that role until 2000.

Jim Hernjak pursued their education at Lehigh University. From 1992 to 1996, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following that, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from 1996 to 1997 at the same institution.

In addition to their formal education, Jim Hernjak has undertaken several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Jim completed the "Developing Organizational Awareness" certification from LinkedIn in March 2022, and the "Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders" certification from LinkedIn in February 2022. Prior to that, they obtained the "Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership" certification in July 2021. Furthermore, they have acquired certifications such as "Building Resilience," "Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues," "Executive Decision-Making," "Leading with Emotional Intelligence," and "Learning Agility" from LinkedIn in April 2021.