Scott Vahldick

Scott Vahldick is a dedicated professional with a focus on identifying and preventing safety and reliability issues related to corrosion and design in the refining and chemical industry.

With a background in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Scott has honed his expertise in areas such as material selection, welding, inspection, heat treatment, risk assessment, and management of change.

Throughout his career at ExxonMobil, Scott has held various roles including Materials Engineer, Materials Corrosion Inspection Network Regional Coordinator, and Baton Rouge Complex Materials Engineer Discipline Lead, where he has been pivotal in implementing best practices for inspection, design, and corrosion control.

Scott's proactive approach involves assessing the reliability impact of operational changes and risk assessing failure scenarios, totaling over 1000 and 2000 respectively a year, showcasing his commitment to enhancing safety and efficiency.

In addition to his technical responsibilities, Scott also plays a crucial role in mentoring engineers, operators, and supervisors, participating in incident investigations, and contributing to the root cause analysis of failures.

Driven by a passion for learning, teaching, problem-solving, and technological optimization, Scott consistently seeks innovative solutions and improvements in his field, striving for excellence in all aspects of his work.