Joel Mizen is the new site manager at ExxonMobil Fawley

Joel Mizen is the new site manager at ExxonMobil Fawley, having previously worked at the company's headquarters in Houston, Texas.

The Canadian-born chemical engineer has taken over from Nick Bone, who has been handed a global assignment.

A company spokesperson said: "Joel has held a number of key operational roles in ExxonMobil petrochemical complexes in Sarnia, Canada, as well as Baytown in the United States.

"Joel’s experience extends across engineering and technical roles, operations, and commercial and planning positions.

"He joins Fawley at an exciting time in its history."

ExxonMobil Fawley covers more than 3,000 acres and is the largest complex of its type in the UK (Image: Stephen Bath)

The spokesperson cited the completion of a major maintenance and upgrade programme, a new low sulphur diesel plant due to start operating shortly, and the development of lower emission operations and products.

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Joel added: "For more than 70 years, Fawley has stood as a cornerstone of petrochemicals in the UK, producing the vital fuels, lubricants, and chemicals that we use every day.

‘’This is a pivotal and exciting time for the site, with a number of major investments and the potential opportunities emerging from the energy transition positioning us well for success.

‘’Change is not new to Fawley. As the needs of society, regulations and technology have evolved over the years, so too has our product portfolio and it will continue to do so.

‘’I know that operating the UK’s biggest complex is never without its challenges, but we have an incredibly skilled and dedicated team whose experience will ensure safe and reliable operations remain our priority.

‘’I am up for the challenge, and look forward to being part of Fawley’s bright future.’’

ExxonMobil Fawley covers more than 3,000 acres and is the largest facility of its type in the UK (Image: Stephen Bath)

Joel was born and raised in Bruce County, Ontario. He and his wife, Kendra, have two daughters Alexandria and Eleah.

ExxonMobil Fawley occupies a 3,250-acre site and is the largest facility of its type in the UK.

The huge petro-chemical complex manufactures a wide range of everyday products using processes that provide employment for more than 2,500 staff and contractors.

It has been an integral part of the community since 1951, when it was opened by the then prime minister, Clement Attlee.

One in five vehicles on UK roads runs on fuel produced at ExxonMobil Fawley, which refines 270,000 barrels of oil every day.

Fawley Marine Terminal, which handles 2,000 shipping movements a year, boasts the longest privately-owned jetty in the world.

Fawley Marine Terminal handles 2,000 shipping movements a year (Image: Adrian Watts)