Wells Multiphase Flow Analyst

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Relocation assistance

Training and development programs

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Bengaluru seeks experienced Wells Research Engineers specializing in multiphase flow analysis. You will provide technology development support for upstream wells and CCS projects, collaborating with wells, reservoir, geoscience, and data science teams to advance innovative solutions.

The role emphasizes research planning, milestones, documentation, and leadership while applying Ansys Fluent or Olga to CFD problems, scripting for automation, and delivering insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Masters with thesis or PhD in petroleum/chemical/mechanical/civil engineering with GPA 7.0 or higher.
• 3+ years of research experience in multiphase flow modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of petroleum engineering concepts (drilling, completion, production) is a plus.
• Experience with Ansys Fluent or Olga for CFD/multiphase analysis problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on multiphase flow analysis challenges across well lifecycle (drilling, completions, production) for Upstream Wells and CCS developments.
• Identify improvement opportunities in current design methodologies and technologies; propose solutions.
• Scripting for automation, solving numerical problems, optimization, proxy modelling and basic GUI deployments.
• Plan research work for solving problems; break down into milestones and deliver insights to stakeholders.
• Perform fit-for-purpose flow analysis using appropriate software and tools.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve system design and operational procedures.
• Integrate findings with adjacent disciplines to enhance well performance and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical leadership in areas of expertise and train others.

Skills

Multiphase flow modelling

Research experience

Programming: MATLAB/Python

Automation scripting

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Masters with thesis or PhD in engineering

Tools

Ansys Fluent

Olga

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

We are seeking experienced research engineers in the oil and gas industry or related field, specializing in multiphase fluid flow analysis. As a Wells Research Engineer at ExxonMobil, you’ll provide technology development support for diverse projects, including Upstream Wells and Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) using multiphase flow analysis expertise. You will contribute to ideation, planning, documentation, development, stewardship, and execution of innovative technologies through collaboration with multi‑discipline teams (wells, reservoir, geoscience, data science, operations).

What you will do

• Conduct research on multiphase flow analysis related challenges through oil and gas well lifecycle (Drilling, completions, production) for Upstream and CCS developments.
• Identity improvement opportunities in current design methodologies and technologies, propose solutions and work on prioritized opportunities.
• Scripting for automation, solving numerical problems, optimization, proxy modelling and basic GUI deployments.
• Plan research work for solving problem at hand, break it down into milestones and deliver research insights to stakeholders.
• Perform fit for purpose flow analysis using appropriate software and tools.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to offer research insights and improve system design and operational procedures for safe and cost‑effective execution of operations.
• Integrate findings with adjacent disciplines (reservoir, geoscience, operations) to enhance well performance and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical leadership in the specific areas of expertise and develop/train others.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Masters with thesis or PhD degree from a recognized university in petroleum/chemical/mechanical/ civil engineering disciplines with minimum GPA 7.0.
• 3+ years of research (academic/industry) experience in multiphase flow modeling and simulation partially or fully in Upstream/Wells or related technology development.
• Knowledge of petroleum engineering concepts, including wells drilling, completion designs, production analysis will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Engineering Applications such as Ansys Fluent, Olga for solving Computational Fluid Dynamics or multiphase flow analysis problems.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in one or more programming languages such as MATLAB/Python will be preferred.
• Experience in computational and/or data science (e.g., machine learning, optimization) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of working in research/technology development, ability to research plan and lead.
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Strong analytical skills for data‑driven decision‑making.

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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