Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer (MIC Specialist)

ExxonMobil India Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Global networking

Job summary

ExxonMobil India Careers is seeking a seasoned Oilfield Chemistry professional to provide technical support across upstream, refining and chemicals operations from Bengaluru Campus. You will lead multi‑discipline teams to implement OFC programs, addressing issues like corrosion, scale, wax and emulsions, and support process optimization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with asset engineering, operations and suppliers, with focus on field validation, tech transfers and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering or petroleum engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in oilfield chemicals or related industries.
• Experience in corrosion management, flow assurance and water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oilfield chemistry technical support for oil & gas production, refining and chemicals operations.
• Lead development and optimisation of oilfield chemical programs for asset integrity and production goals.
• Develop lab qualification protocols, monitor chemical delivery and performance, and support risk management.

Education

Master's degree in Microbiology

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About Us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

What role you will play in our team

If you like working in a team where people take care of each other, are honest with each other, give honest feedback and like to receive honest feedback, we may have a great job for you!

Responsibilities

ExxonMobil is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to provide oilfield chemistry technical support and expertise to its oil and gas production, refining and chemicals operations and projects. The candidate will be part of ExxonMobil’s Materials Engineering team in ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, working out of ExxonMobil’s Bengaluru Campus, in India. The candidate will be responsible for working with multi‑discipline teams to execute, establish and improve oilfield chemistry related work processes and solutions, specifically in the MIC (Microbially Influenced Corrosion) space. The role will include leading the development, execution and optimization of global Oilfield Chemical (OFC) programs inclusive of asset integrity, flow assurance and production/process optimization. Primary responsibilities include identification and management of downside risks and upside opportunities related to biological growth, inorganic scale, wax, asphaltenes, corrosion, calcium naphthenates, emulsions, oxygen and H2S scavengers, hydrates in production operations and water treatment.

• Knowledgeable in microbial processes to support ExxonMobil’s asset integrity program by leading advanced detection, monitoring, and mitigation efforts in microbial induced corrosion of steel infrastructure. The candidate will apply deep expertise in microbiology and corrosion science to assess risks, develop prevention strategies and collaborate across engineering and operations teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective performance of upstream assets.
• Develop technical scope of work and define associated chemical requirements for evaluation and selection of new/replacement oilfield chemicals including safety, environmental impact and performance effects.
• Develop and optimise chemical treatment programs and methods to meet asset integrity and production goals.
• Participate in designing the matrix and protocol for Oil field chemical lab qualification, interpret data and participate in technology transfers.
• Develop and optimise chemical monitoring programs to monitor/surveillance both chemical delivery and performance for integrity, flow assurance and process for oil and gas production, water injection, utilities and produced water re‑injection and disposal.
• Serve as Oilfield Chemicals Subject Matter Expert (SME) and engage with chemical supplier personnel to review proposals and provide revised/new recommendations as needed.
• Lead and coordinate interfaces between asset engineering and operations teams, chemical suppliers, procurement and project teams to converge on optimized chemical program solutions, troubleshoot and support management of change as needed.
• Lead the design, execution and analysis of field validation trials and pilot programs for new or optimised chemical treatments, ensuring alignment with operational KPIs and regulatory standards.
• Develop and optimise tools, templates, procedures and other materials underpinning the work area. Support implementation of digitalisation and implement methods to better visualise program effectiveness and cost management.
• Leverage global SME network, steward lessons learned and knowledge management platforms.
• Transfer lessons learned and best practices across sites.
• Lead or participate in TSA (Total System Analysis) and CMT (Chemical Management Team) activities, influencing multi‑discipline teams to enhance asset performance.
• Support planning and budgeting for OFC Program for enhancements in purchasing, logistics, treatment rates and supply management.
• Support contract administration, reporting and stewardship activities. Coordinate with contract owner/administrator to steward quarterly meetings, track contract administration KPIs, evaluate chemical contractor performance, provide feedback and resolve gaps.
• Provide technical mentoring and continuous on‑the‑job guidance to develop early career engineers.
• Continuously stay abreast of latest developments in industry standards and practices, bring learnings and experience to challenge and improve company work processes and technology.
• Influence decision making in OFC research and/or technology development.

About You

Skills and qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognised university in Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in Oilfield Chemicals or Specialty Chemical Management or a similar role in the Oil & Gas industry or Industrial Water treatment industry.
• Demonstrated work experience and technical depth in both aqueous and hydrocarbon chemistry/physics with application to corrosion management, flow assurance, production enhancement and/or water treatment.
• Experience in monitoring/surveillance of operating assets to maintain/enhance asset integrity, flow assurance, fluid delivery and/or facilities/process performance.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods to test chemical effectiveness, material compatibility, fluid compatibility or other related factors is preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical injection systems and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with multiple commodity and specialty chemicals such as corrosion inhibitors, biocides, scale inhibitors, paraffin inhibitors, demulsifiers, clarifiers, viscosity‑reducing agents (VRAs), drag‑reducing agents (DRAs), pour point depressants (PPDs), foamers, scavengers and antifoamers is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications / Experiences

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence operations and engineering personnel who directly support active sites.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Work shift is normally in the afternoon (01:30 pm to 10:30 pm) with flexibility to meet business needs.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and support sites remotely as per business needs.
• Strong business acumen preferred to drive value realisation considering commercial contracts, procurement, supply chain and logistics.

Your Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Global networking & cross‑functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance programme
• Training and development programme
• Tuition assistance programme
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation programme
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programmes are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.