William Kent (Will)

Will Kent has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. William 'Will' started their career as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at CTA Architects Engineers in 2014, where they gained experience in designing commercial building spaces and HVAC systems. William 'Will' then worked as a Mechanical Test Engineer Co-Op at Parker Hannifin in 2015, where they focused on facilitating and performing tests on engineered polymer and rubber solutions.

In 2016, Will served as an ASC - Math Tutor at Montana State University Billings, helping students achieve understanding and success in math and other technical coursework. William 'Will' continued their engineering career as a Mechanical EIT at CTA Architects Engineers in 2017, where they gained further experience in mechanical engineering projects.

Will then joined Anvil Corporation as a Mechanical Engineer in 2017, where they contributed to various engineering projects. In 2019, they started working at ExxonMobil as a Fixed Equipment Mechanical Contact Engineer, responsible for troubleshooting mechanical events and providing cost-efficient solutions for process fixed equipment.

During their time at ExxonMobil, Will also held the roles of Lead Turnaround Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Integrity & Reliability Engineer, where they planned, developed design packages, and ensured technical readiness for maintenance events and evaluated operating envelopes with respect to mechanical reliability targets.

Currently, Will is working at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. as a Mechanical Integrity and Reliability Engineer. William 'Will''sfocus is on Risk-Based Inspection and asset management, ensuring compliance with industry standards and operational requirements.

Overall, Will Kent's work experience showcases their expertise in mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on mechanical integrity, reliability, and asset management in the oil and gas industry.

William 'Will' Kent obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University-Bozeman, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, they attended Washington State University from 2011 to 2012 as an undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to their education, they have also earned certifications such as ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1 Training and ASME API-574 Fitness-For-Service Training from ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers). Will has also passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT) administered by NCEES.