Olefins Pyrolysis Process Engineer

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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 at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

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