ExxonMobil · 5 hours ago
Sr. Operations Research Scientist
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, committed to leading in energy innovations for a net-zero future. As a Senior Optimization Scientist, you will develop and implement advanced optimization solutions across various business units, providing technical leadership and driving innovation to maximize business value.
ChemicalEnergyFossil FuelsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable mathematical optimization models to address complex business challenges
Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and align solutions with business objectives
Provide technical leadership for optimization projects, ensuring best practices in model development and deployment
Lead the integration of optimization technologies into broader systems, collaborating with engineering and IT teams
Drive innovation by exploring and applying state-of-the-art optimization techniques and tools
Serve as a mentor and technical resource for team members, promoting skill development and best practices
Represent the organization in external technical forums, contributing to the company's reputation as an industry leader
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience in designing and deploying mathematical optimization models, with demonstrated leadership in driving business impact
Expertise in linear, mixed-integer programming, optimization under uncertainty (stochastic/robust optimization), algorithm development including decomposition for large-scale optimization
Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, with experience using solvers like Gurobi/CPLEX
Understanding of cloud-based architecture solutions for large-scale optimization
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate technical details to non-technical managers
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to drive large-scale initiatives
Demonstrated capability in mentoring and technical leadership
Proven ability to influence and engage with cross-functional teams and leadership
Preferred
Proven experience in developing and deploying optimization based solutions
Recognized as an industry expert with a track record of publications or presentations in optimization and related fields
Business acumen in supply chain management, commercial, and trading in oil and gas or a similar business is preferred
Experience in applying optimization within supply chain, energy, or operational research domains
Knowledge of integrating optimization models with AI/ML techniques
Proven ability to build external networks and partnerships to drive innovation and collaboration
Strong focus on both technical rigor and business outcomes
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.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
Chief Technology Officer (InterOil Asset)
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