Rising Stars
The World Refining Association firmly believes in supporting the refining community and its search and retention of talent. We do this through our “Rising Stars” sessions. Prior to a WRA event, Process Engineers are nominated from refineries in the region for their work in the sector. From a shortlist of five, one is voted the winner and crowned the ‘Rising Star’ at the event. This increases refiner engagement and also attracts up and coming engineers to participate- giving them a voice. The winning refineries are able to then promote their ‘Rising Star’ and support their growth as a manager of the future.



Q&As with previous ERTC Rising Stars Winners

ERTC Rising Stars Winner 2019 - Damian from Grupa LOTOS

ERTC Rising Stars Winner 2018 - Ross from BP

ERTC Rising Stars Winner 2017 - Pedro from CEPSA
All Previous Winners

Damian Kwiatkowski
Junior Process Engineer, Grupa LOTOS S.A.
ERTC 2019

Lujayn Mohamed Alsayoof
Process Engineer, BAPCO
MERTC 2019

Ross O'Brien
Mechanical Engineer, BP
ERTC 2018

Fatema Husain
Process Engineer, BAPCO
MERTC 2018

Pedro Medina
Senior Technology Development Engineer, CEPSA
ERTC 2017