Geomechanics Research Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Culture of Health

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced geomechanics researcher to lead advanced modeling of fluid injection and induced seismicity at the Houston Campus in Spring, TX. The role focuses on integrating geomechanical methods with reservoir simulations to understand seismic responses and hazards in support of low carbon solutions.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, employing tools like DefMod, GeoS, PyLith, ABAQUS and COMSOL, and will code in MATLAB/Python/Julia.

Qualifications

• PhD in rock mechanics, fracture mechanics, computational mechanics or related fields.
• Experience with geomechanical modeling tools and numerical methods.
• Ability to develop and modify technical code in MATLAB/Python/Julia.

Responsibilities

• Geomechanical modeling of fluid injection by coupling geomechanics with reservoir simulators.
• Investigation of seismicity or surface heave associated with injection projects.
• Modeling of induced seismicity using statistical and physics-based methods.
• Advising on induced seismicity hazard of potential fluid injection projects.
• Evaluating numerical frameworks to forecast injection-related induced seismicity.
• Collaboration with colleagues in ExxonMobil and external institutions.

Skills

Geomechanics modeling

Finite-element methods

MATLAB/Python/Julia

Seismicity knowledge

Education

PhD in rock mechanics or related field

Tools

DefMod

GeoS

PyLith

ABAQUS

VISAGE

Elfen

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Julia

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.

About Houston

ExxonMobil’s state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

What role you will play in our team

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced candidate in the area of geomechanics, with a focus on water injection and induced seismicity. The role is in a multidisciplinary injection and seismicity research team, based at the ExxonMobil Houston Campus in Spring, TX.

What you will do

The core job responsibilities include

• Geomechanical modeling of fluid injection by coupling geomechanics with reservoir simulators
• Investigation of seismicity or surface heave associated with injection projects
• Modeling of induced seismicity using statistical and physics-based methods
• Advising on induced seismicity hazard of potential fluid injection projects
• Evaluating numerical frameworks to forecast injection-related induced seismicity
• Collaboration with colleagues in the Unconventional Global Business Line, external academic institutions, and others in technology organizations within ExxonMobil

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of numerical methods used in geomechanical modeling, including finite-element methods
• PhD in rock mechanics, fracture mechanics, computational mechanics or related fields involving applied seismology and geomechanics

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Demonstrate familiarity, experience using, or the ability to learn and work with specific geomechanical modeling tools such as DefMod, GeoS, PyLith, ABAQUS, VISAGE, Elfen, or COMSOL
• Capability to develop and modify technical code in MATLAB/Python/Julia.
• Advanced industry relevant knowledge of geology and seismology is very desirable
• Industry experience of 3-5+ years is preferred but not required.

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:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com

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

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