Jared Swetnam

About Jared Swetnam

I manage maintenance operations at ExxonMobil\'s Baton Rouge complex, one of the largest integrated refining and chemical facilities in North America.For 6+ years across ExxonMobil\'s refining and chemicals operations, I\'ve managed the people, equipment, and systems that keep world-scale manufacturing running: preventive maintenance programs, reliability engineering, equipment failure analysis, and multimillion-dollar operating budgets.What I\'ve learned: the biggest gap in industrial maintenance isn\'t talent or effort — it\'s technology. Most plants still rely on time-based PM schedules, tribal knowledge, and reactive firefighting. The teams doing it right are the ones adopting predictive analytics, condition monitoring, and AI-driven maintenance platforms to catch failures before they happen and make smarter decisions with real data.That intersection, deep operational expertise meets emerging industrial technology, is where I\'m building my career.What I bring to the table:Managed maintenance strategy and execution across rotating equipment, electrical systems, and instrumentation at a Top 5 US integrated petrochemical complexDeveloped and managed multibillion-dollar operating expense plans, identifying >$50M in cost savings across two planning cyclesOptimized preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtimeBuilt and led ExxonMobil\'s flagship intern program (150+ interns, 95%+ full-time conversion interest)Deep relationships across the Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor — the densest concentration of manufacturing facilities in North AmericaI\'m passionate about the future of industrial maintenance: AI-powered diagnostics, IoT condition monitoring, predictive analytics, and the platforms that put actionable insights directly in the hands of frontline teams.Outside of work, I serve on the Board of the Baton Rouge Symphony, perform with the Baton Rouge Civic Orchestra, and train for endurance races.Open to connecting with anyone working at the intersection of industrial operations and technology

Experience

1. Maintenance Supervisor

   ExxonMobil

   Aug 2024 — Present · Baton Rouge, LA, US

   Saved over $1M through risk mitigation and alternative execution strategies, including avoiding ~$560k in outage costs via early Linde feed cutover and eliminating >$500k in generator costs through optimized temporary power plans• Increased maintenance team productivity by proactively resolving structural barriers—permitting gaps, parts availability, scaffold readiness—and reprioritizing PMs to focus on the most critical repairs• Optimized preventative maintenance strategies by coordinating international resources and shifting 1,800 PMs from non-critical to critical equipment, improving reliability and reducing downtime• Bridged cultural gap between operations and maintenance by redirecting focus from blame toward joint problem-solving, strengthening cross-functional alignment around reliability and production goals and achieving record unit run length• Led site integration for Baton Rouge Polymers North, aligning legacy teams on best practices and driving adoption of new technologies as Digital Lead and Additive Manufacturing Lead• Directed ExxonMobil\'s LSU partnership as Strategic Committee Lead, driving alignment on key priorities, managing student engagement programs, mentoring future talent, and leading the student interview process

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering

  2015 — 2019