Olefins Pyrolysis Process Engineer

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a highly motivated chemical engineer to join their Olefins Pyrolysis team. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and develop new technologies while tackling significant sustainability challenges. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to the advancement of industry-leading safety and process performance. If you're passionate about making a real impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the energy sector.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Savings Plan with Company Match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Workplace Flexibility Programs

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• Strong foundation in steam cracking furnace technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in operations through technical contributions.
• Assist with unit start-up and process troubleshooting.

Skills

Chemical Engineering Principles

Analytical Skills

Process Modelling

Effective Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Higher Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PRO-II

ASPEN

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 Houstonhere .

What role you will play in our team

Do you like to compete and win? Do you want to invent new technologies and be recognized as a lead inventor on a patent? Why not join the highest performing Olefins Pyrolysis team in the industry?

The Olefins Pyrolysis team at ExxonMobil possesses decades of operational knowledge coupled with in-house proprietary furnace designs. Our team is on the leading edge of world-scale furnace design and working to solve some of the largest sustainability challenges. You will be part our global team that could require domestic and international travel for manufacturing sites or vendor visits in support of projects / new technology demonstrations.

We are looking for a highly-motivated chemical engineer that seeks to make an impact with us as we work to solve some of society’s most challenging problems. You will have to opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced process & mechanical design engineers, materials scientists, project managers, and many more.

Join us to develop new technology, and push the Olefins industry forward to industry leading safety, process performance, and reliability.

What you will do

• Drives improvement within ExxonMobil operations through technical contribution and innovation
• Maintains and builds organization's in-depth knowledge of steam cracking furnace technology
• Uses experience and data to develop and improve proprietary steam cracking furnace technology
• Participates with teams of technical professionals in resolving complex technical issues
• Applies personnel and process safety principles within ExxonMobil facilities
• Assist operating sites with unit start-up, process troubleshooting and performance evaluations

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering (or similar) or higher from a ABET accredited university
• Strong Chemical Engineering principles and analytical skills with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Fired Heater Industries
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in applying chemical engineering principles in industry applications
• 10 - 20% domestic and international travel possible
• Work location is Spring, TX

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Prior experience in either: olefins manufacturing, design of olefins facilities
• Knowledgeable in some or many of the sub-specialties of olefins manufacturing processes such as steam cracking furnace technology, feedstock characterization and tools and methods to predict yields in steam cracking furnaces
• Ability to use process technical tools and methods; experience with process modelling (such as PRO-II, ASPEN or equivalent, hydraulic modelling, Olefins industry specific tools)
• Effective verbal and written skills (e. g. technical reports, technology rollout presentations at plant sites, representing ExxonMobil to 3rd parties)
• Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization on technical topics
• Self-starter, takes the initiative in applying, developing and communicating technical issues
• Interface with key 3rd party vendors and suppliers
• Good presentation skills, capable of communicating broadly across ExxonMobil
• Understands economic analysis, as it relates to the use, acquisition, and development of technology
• Uses publicly available sources (e.g. patent literature) to develop and maintain knowledge of industry technology
• Previous experience with fired equipment (e.g., steam cracking, process heaters, combustion equipment)
• Able to develop to high skill level in numerous subspecialties of steam cracking furnace technology

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.

• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.

• 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 atwww.exxonmobilfamily.com.

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

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