J. Johns

Jeff Johns has more than 35 yrs of experience in the petroleum refining industry. He was honored as a Chevron Hydroprocessing Fellow (Chevron’s highest technical recognition) for contributions to Chevron and to the industry. He has expert knowledge of hydrocracker and hydrotreater design/operation, optimization and troubleshooting, and has substantial experience in other key refinery processes. Johns has managed hydrocracking and hydrotreating technology in Chevron’s refineries worldwide where he has developed and implemented best practices and projects to improve safety, reliability and profitability. He was a member of the AFPM Q&A Panel in 2004 and directed multiple technology seminars as a member of the AFPM Q&A screening committee. Johns has also served on the Board of Directors for Advanced Refining Technologies (ART). He earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Utah and holds six patents in hydroprocessing technology.