Reid Bitten

Reid Bitten is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as Reliability Superintendent at Placid Refining Company LLC since April 2023. Prior to this role, Reid held positions at CITGO from August 2015 to May 2023, including Corrosion and Fouling Engineer, where responsibilities included establishing and implementing corrosion control measures and providing education on damage mechanisms. Reid also served as a Metallurgist and Corrosion Engineer, focusing on materials selection and failure analysis in a heavy sour crude oil refinery. Reid's career began at the University of North Texas, where experiences included roles as an Undergraduate Grader, Resident Assistant, and Research Assistant, contributing to research in materials science. Reid earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas in 2015.