Well Performance Technologist

Exxon Mobil Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/or视

Job summary

ExxonMobil's Houston-Friendswood campus invites a hands-on scientist to champion research in well pilot units, proppant transport systems, gas lift valves and related analyses. You will conduct sample analyses, support optimization, troubleshoot, and ensure high quality data while adhering to lab safety and SOPs.

This role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and building scalable laboratory capabilities within an innovative energy research environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in science with emphasis on analytical separation.
• Hands-on experience with high pressure, high temperature fluid systems and lab equipment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain lab safety and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Champion research in well pilot units, proppant transport systems, gas lift valves, and related analysis.
• Support research programs involving simulation of field conditions and configuration changes, including optimization and troubleshooting.
• Provide sample analysis (filtration, mass balance, fluid properties) and ensure data quality and integrity.

Skills

Geochemistry

Analytical chemistry

Lab procedures

Instrument maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in geochemistry or related sciences

Tools

Vinci

Parijat

LabVIEW

Job description

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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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About Friendswood

ExxonMobil’s state-of-the-art campuses of Houston serve as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The Houston-Friendswood facility opened in 1949 and accommodates more than 100 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 Houston-Friendswood campus is located in Houston, Texas, on 90 wooded acres immediately to the east of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of Galveston Rd-HWY 3 and Dixie Farm Rd, approximately 18 miles south 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 will you play in our team

Champion research in well pilot units, proppant or sand transport systems, gas lift valves, well injectors and large flow loop systems – Pilot unit operations (mid-scale fluid flow loops, benchtop autoclaves, high pressure fluid systems) and sample analysis for R&D and business.

• Support research programs involving simulating field conditions test operations and configuration changes including optimization, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Provide sample analysis including, but not limited to filtration, mass balance, fluid partitioning and fluid properties (particle size, etc.).

About you

Skills & Qualifications:

• Possess a B.S. or M.S. science degree (geochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields) with emphasis on analytical separation.
• Hands-on experience with high pressure, high temperature fluid flow systems such as gas lift, hydrocarbon recirculation loop, fluid restoration, fluid reactors, compressed gas systems and hydraulic equipment, including analyses, data processing and instrument maintenance.
• Recognize process upsets and trouble shoot solutions to maintain unit stability.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures and uphold good housekeeping practices in lab.
• Ability to use motorized equipment (pallet jack), mechanical lifting devices (crane or forklift), and manually operate hand tools.
• Willingness to be involved in research that is highly exploratory in nature and may support programs within division and affiliate organizations.
• Effective communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, equipment and material design concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows.
• Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges, and committed to lifelong learning
• Strictly adhere to SOPs and Run Plans for different pilot unit configurations, methods and workflows.
• Comfortable and confident in working with sand, proppant, solvents and chemicals.
• Experience working in pilot and analytical lab environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience with pressure delivering pumps including artificial lift pumps, surface pumps, well injectors, pilot unit devices such as transport pumps, extractors, autoclaves.
• Experience with flow controls and data acquisition systems including Vinci, Parijat, Labview and flow controllers.
• Experience in field flow rate operations or multiphase flow units including pressure safety devices and monitoring instruments (Rosemount, Omega, etc.).
• Experience with hydraulics or mechanical lifting devices such as overhead crane, forklift and other mobile equipment.

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.

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.

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