Basestocks Synthetics & Intermediates Technologist

Exxon Mobil; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a technical specialist to provide support and guidance on Basestock and Intermediates products. You will interact with sales, customers, and internal labs to qualify products for new or existing applications.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and 3+ years in Basestock/Intermediates development, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration. Location is Baytown/Houston area, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar.
• Minimum 3+ years of technical experience in Basestock or Intermediates applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advice on product fitness for use to customers and sales teams.
• Interact with labs and manufacturing to qualify ExxonMobil Basestock or Intermediates products.
• Develop and deliver technical training and papers for internal/external audiences.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Technology to build knowledge across sectors.

Skills

Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

3+ years experience

Communication skills

Basestock/Intermediates knowledge

Cross-functional/behavioral skills

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Master's/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

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Location: Baytown, TX, US, 77520

Company Name: ExxonMobil

About us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

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Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What Role You Will Play in Our Team

• Provide technical support, advice on product fitness for use, and new applications to support existing and new customers of ExxonMobil’s Basestocks Business or ExxonMobil’s Intermediates Hydrocarbon Fluids Business or ExxonMobil’s Intermediates Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO) Business
• Provide technical interactions and support to sales and customers
• Location is Houston area (Baytown, TX or Spring, TX)

What You Will Do

• Comply with all Corporate policies for internal and external activities
• Serve as a technical resource to business units and platforms
• Provide technical interactions and support to sales and customers for the technical qualification of ExxonMobil Basestock or ExxonMobil Intermediates products into new or existing applications and formulations
• Assess and evaluate product fitness-for-use in intended applications and formulations
• Develop new and support existing sales pipeline opportunities together with commercial departments to support market introduction of ExxonMobil Basestock or ExxonMobil Intermediates products & formulations
• Identify and develop new applications where existing or step-out products can provide performance benefits throughout the value chain
• Support trials at customers if required
• Participate in cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Technology) to build and maintain sector, end-use, and competitive product technical knowledge
• Interface with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and external customers to resolve product performance or product quality complaints
• Work with internal and external labs to lead testing and summarize / evaluate findings and results to support quality queries
• Provide advice on safety, health, environmental and regulatory benefits associated with use of ExxonMobil Basestock or ExxonMobil Intermediates products
• Provide technical advice on regulatory related matters and advocacy
• Present technical papers at industry conferences and customer seminars
• Develop and conduct technical training for internal employees and external distributors/resellers
• Document completed efforts and segment knowledge such that others can leverage it to enable efficient future similar efforts. Identify opportunities to improve work processes.

Skills and Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelors Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar
• Minimum of 3+ years of Technical experience in Basestock or Intermediates application development
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Basestock or Intermediates Product knowledge and understanding of how products impact performance and end use
• Functional/behavioral skill proficiencies consistent with the Job role requirements

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Masters or PhD Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar
• Experience with Customer Technical Support, Customer Development, or Commercial Relationship Management
• Technical experience in Basestock or Intermediates product development
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams (Technical, Sales, and Marketing) to acquire knowledge on application requirements and customer needs

Your Total Rewards

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. Individual pay is determined based on various factors including degree/education, discipline, year of study, skills, abilities, qualifications, and work experience.

Please note pay rates and benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability

Functional Skills

Hydrocarbon Fluids Application Expertise

OXO Application Expertise

Base Stocks & Synthetics Application Expertise

Product Development

Product Testing & Method Development

Product Structure-Property Relationships

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