ExxonMobil · 2 weeks ago
Process Development and Scale - Up Engineer 1
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, and they are seeking a Process Development and Scale-Up Engineer to translate innovative process concepts into commercially viable technologies. The role involves leading efforts to evaluate and develop process configurations, guiding scale-up activities, and integrating new technologies into existing operations.
ChemicalEnergyFossil FuelsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Identify and screen new process concepts to meet future business needs. Develop options to ensure advantage of technology based on understanding of ExxonMobil and industry wide strategic opportunities
Evaluate new process configuration options via flowsheet synthesis to identify leading configuration options which warrant further development
Assess how the envisioned technology will best integrate into existing operations and the implications integration has on the process configuration
Identify and execute methodology to assess commercial feasibility of the concept before carrying into development
Determine key parameters for process scale-up to commercial volumes from the pilot or demo scale. Integrate scale-up and overall development strategy for high complexity developments
Establish and execute experimental and/or modeling plans (including building and leveraging appropriate tools) to address critical technical uncertainties in the technology commercialization
Identify and define key process/plant integration issues. Develop plans to address through interfaces with partner projects and/or engineering organization
Optimize process consistent with business/program objectives
Influence and guide product specification setting
Actively seek out and engage third parties where they provide competitive advantage as part of the development
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree/work experience with specific expertise in at least one of the following: process conceptualization and flow sheeting, lab-scale and pilot unit design and operations, unit operations development & design, process scale-up
Preferred
Strong technical fundamentals in chemical engineering, particularly in unit operations, reactor design, and process troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to apply practical, hands-on experience in pilot plant operations and scale-up activities
Experience in flowsheet synthesis and process configuration development. Strong skills in Aspen or equivalent flow sheeting software
Ability to assess commercial feasibility and integrate new technologies into existing operations
Experience in technoeconomic analysis of current and novel processes
Proven problem-solving skills and critical thinking, especially in high-complexity development environments
Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams and varying levels of scale-up
Benefits
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
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
Founded in 1870
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
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