Julien Dutheil

Operation Manager

Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon, Normandy, France

About

Accomplished operations leader with 18 years of experience in refinery management, T/A execution, and cross functional team leadership. Proven track record of delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Recognized for optimizing complex system, managing multimillion dollar budgets, and driving performance improvements aligned with business goals.

Experience

  • Utilities / Fire Protection Operation Manager at North Atlantic
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • ExxonMobil (On-site)
    • Utilities / Fire Protection Operation Manager
      Sep 2021 - Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      • Direct site-critical utilities and fire protections management with a team of 100 (shift operators – maintenance – technical – inspection – engineering) • Accountable for operational continuity, safety standards application, regulatory compliance and site wide emergency readiness • Manage a $24M annual OPEX budget and successfully led projects • Develop junior engineers and improve safety culture across teams

    • Execution T/A maintenance manager
      Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

      • Lead as block leader T/A activities for Reformer, Flare and Treat Gas Plant units – extensive man hours / competitive cost and schedule • Ensure zero safety incidents and full compliance with planned schedule and budget

    • Lubes Process Leader
      Nov 2017 - Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      • Manage production of specialty lubricants across multiple units; Lead a team of 50 shift operators - technicians • Improve energy efficiency and ensure compliance with strict environmental and safety standards (0 LTI over 4 years) • Deliver key upgrades on cooperation with maintenance and process teams leading to best ever yearly Baseoil production