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Michael Salerno

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Chief Engineer - Water Processing and Chemical Treatment Lead at Phillips 66
📍 Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States

Michael is a technical expert and leader at Phillips 66, currently serving as the Chief Engineer for Water Processing and Chemical Treatment. With a Ph. D. from Penn State University, he has a strong history of leading product development, validation, and commercialization across multiple industries, including a prior role at GE Water and Process Technologies.

His professional focus is on operational and water sustainability, demonstrating a clear interest in environmental technology and resource management. Based on his Pennsylvania education, he may follow local sports, particularly Penn State athletics.

He has successfully managed the entire technology lifecycle, from initial research and development to full commercialization.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Chief Engineer - Water Processing and Chemical Treatment Lead
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States
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Priorities

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Water Sustainability
A core theme of his career, from his role as Chief Engineer in Water Sustainability to his current focus on water processing and chemical treatment at Phillips 66.
Operational Sustainability
Reflects his recent senior position as Director of Operational Sustainability, indicating a primary area of strategic focus for him and his company.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Chief Engineer - Water Processing and Chemical Treatment Lead
Phillips 66
12-2022 - 4-2023
Chief Engineer - Emerging Technology
Phillips 66
2-2022 - 12-2022
Director - Operational Sustainability
Phillips 66
4-2020 - 2-2022
Chief Engineer - Water Sustainability
Phillips 66
4-2019 - 4-2020
Director of Technology
Axiom Process Technologies
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Education
2000 - 2005
Ph.D.
Penn State University
1996 - 2000
BS
Lafayette College
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