Chennai Career Event – Applications Invited for Design Lead – Plant Modifications

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 2.500.000 - 4.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Medical plans and benefits

Retirement benefits

Global networking & cross-functionalOp

Descripción de la vacante

ExxonMobil in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, is seeking a Design Lead for Plant Modifications to lead engineering management for small-scale brownfield projects globally. Work location is Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemical/petroleum or mechanical engineering, 5+ years in oil and gas, and proficiency in PFDs, P&IDs, and various process design standards. You will coordinate with contractors and multi-disciplinary teams to support project readiness and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/petroleum or mechanical engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience within the oil and gas industry (Upstream, Refining, or Petrochemical) in Brownfield Projects and/or Technical Services roles.
• Should possess knowledge of other discipline designs on a high-level. Experience of working with other engineering disciplines to progress the project design & engineering.
• Shall be able to independently lead multi-disciplinary small-scale projects and influence the Contractor and other discipline teams.
• Experience and competency in various oil and Gas Industry Process Design and Process Safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software program.
• Willing to work in shifts (1.30 PM – 10.30 PM IST) or (9:00 AM -6:00 PM IST).
• Willing to work full-time from Bengaluru based office location.
• Authorization to work in India.
• Willing and able to travel nationally and/or internationally as required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Design and Engineering development for portfolio of small-scale brownfield projects.
• Manage and steward Mult-disciplinary engineering design of site led small projects.
• Deliver engineering packages to site for procurement and construction with contractors and site teams.
• Lead and steward Management of Change and risk reviews.
• Participate/lead design reviews, HAZOPs, 3D Model Reviews and vendor bid evaluations.
• Coordinate with Engineering contractor to develop cost and schedule and submit to site.
• Manage and report project engineering cost and schedule.
• Lead/develop design basis and scope for detail engineering.
• Act as Process/Facilities Lead for project process scope and provide technical guidance.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Shift willingness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemical/petroleum or mechanical engineering

Herramientas

Aspen Hysys

HTRI

DNV PHAST

FLACS

Flarenet

Flaresim

PHA pro

MS Projects

Hydraulic analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

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ExxonMobil is organizing scheduled in-person interviews at Chennai on 31st Jan & 1st Feb 2026 for Design Lead – Plant Modifications role.

Work Location: Bengaluru (Last date to apply is January 21, 2026)

Note: Shortlisted candidates will receive an interview invitation letter from recruiting team.

What role you will play in our team

This Plant Modification Design Lead will lead Engineering management for various small-scale Brownfield projects for ExxonMobil assets across the globe. Work location is Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

What you will do

The key responsibilities for the Design Lead-Plant Modifications will be:

• Lead the Design and Engineering development for portfolio of small-scale brownfield projects. Manage and steward Mult-disciplinary engineering design of site led small projects
• Accountable to deliver engineering packages to site for procurement and construction by working closely with Contractor, Site team and other engineering disciplines
• Lead and steward Management of Change including coordinating with other disciplines and operations, conducting risk reviews when appropriate, and updating documentation
• Participate/lead design reviews, Risk Assessments, HAZOPs, 3D Model Reviews, vendor bid evaluations, and project readiness reviews
• Work closely with the Engineering contractor in reviewing the proposals, developing the engineering cost and Schedule, and submitting it to site.
• Manage, steward & report project engineering cost and Schedule
• Lead/develop design basis and project design scope for detail engineering
• Act as the Process/Facilities Lead for the process scope of the projects providing technical guidance to the contractor
• Develop/update PFD, P&IDs, C&E and Control Narratives for project and possess interdisciplinary knowledge Provide coaching and mentoring to early career engineers

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/petroleum or mechanical engineering from a recognized university
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience within the oil and gas industry (Upstream, Refining, or Petrochemical) in Brownfield Projects and/or Technical Services roles
• Should possess knowledge of other discipline designs on a high-level. Experience of working with other engineering disciplines to progress the project design & engineering
• Shall be able to independently lead multi-disciplinary small-scale projects and influence the Contractor and other discipline teams.
• Experience and competency in various oil and Gas Industry Process Design and Process Safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software program
• Willing to work in shifts (1.30 PM – 10.30 PM IST) or (9:00 AM -6:00 PM IST)
• Willing to work full-time from Bengaluru based office location
• Authorization to work in India.
• Willing and able to travel nationally and/or internationally as required
• Tool proficiency: Aspen Hysys/HTRI/DNV PHAST/FLACS/Flarenet/Flaresim/Flarenet/PHA pro/MS Projects/Hydraulic analysis tools

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life.We offer you:

• 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 program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

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

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