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Understanding the Parameters of
PART ONE an AML - Approved Manufacturers List
An Interview with Trace Scrivner , Principal Engineer , Piping & Valves for ExxonMobil
Understanding the parameters and requirements of an approved manufacturers list ( AML ), is an endeavor many valve manufacturers , suppliers , and end users dedicate a significant amount of time to . The ability to develop a comprehensive grasp of the processes involved can make all the difference between being accepted or rejected from one such list . Trace Scrivner , Principal Engineer , Piping & Valves for ExxonMobil , has spent the better part of his dynamic career learning these processes .
In Part One of this article , Valve World Americas had the great pleasure of speaking with Scrivner , to discuss his career at ExxonMobil , share the insights he has gained through his experience , and the importance of dedicating time to truly understanding why specific industry decisions are made .
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Background and Career
Scrivner began his journey with the ExxonMobil team in 1998 after the completion of his BSME from Mississippi State University . At this time , Exxon had yet to merge with Mobil , though it was announced a mere few months later . Although his specific responsibilities have evolved , Scrivner has worked at ExxonMobil throughout the entirety of his ongoing career and supported downstream manufacturing facilities in the U . S ., Canada , and Europe .
“ I spent seven years in Baytown , TX , supporting our U . S . refineries , then roughly two and a half years in Fairfax , VA , at our central engineering office , then back to Baytown for a while . I also spent time in Louisiana , Southern England , Europe , and up in Calgary supporting our Canadian sites ,” relayed Scrivner .
In 2017 , his focus transitioned into a global support role as an ExxonMobil Research and Engineering ( EMRE ) Downstream Piping and Valves Principal Engineer . He then relocated from Calgary to the Central Engineering office in Spring , TX in 2019 , where he remains today .
In 2022 , ExxonMobil aligned its business to leverage the corporation ’ s scale , integration , technology advantages , and the skills and capabilities of its workforce . The company combined its upstream and downstream support organizations , creating ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company ( EMTEC ). This changed Scrivner ’ s role to EMTEC Piping and Valves Principal Engineer . Although many of his responsibilities remained the same , the role became more involved and added a series of new responsibilities .
“ In my current role , my responsibilities range from piping and valve troubleshooting , and technical support , such as piping flexibility , stress analysis , fitness for service , repair , and maintenance , to new technology identification , development , and deployment for piping and valves . One of my largest tasks is the ownership and maintenance of piping and valve company standards , including the AML .”
An Insight into the Approved Manufacturers List
Trace Scrivner .
The ExxonMobil AML is updated twice a year , in April and October , and is comprised of approximately 85 categories of approved suppliers for piping , valves , flanges , fittings , gaskets , and fasteners .
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