Public and Government Affairs Advisor - Beaumont

 

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 Beaumont

 

With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont ,Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil’s current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.

Learn more about what we do in Beaumont here. 

What role you will play in our team

 

• The Public and Government Affairs Advisor (P&GA) will be responsible for developing and implementing the P&GA strategy for ExxonMobil’s Beaumont area operations that advances business objectives
• The successful candidate will provide integrated public affairs services to business functions in Beaumont with focus on providing operational support to business lines, developing and implementing public/government affairs initiatives in line with business objectives, managing media and integrated communications, community programs as well as emergency response support for all operating sites in the designated area
• The position is based in Beaumont, TX

What you will do

 

• Establish and execute P&GA strategy in support of Beaumont business, shaping media and external engagement strategies to capitalize on opportunities
• Identify and address emerging business or external issues using P&GA tools in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Shape media, social and external engagement strategies to capitalize on opportunities
• Plan for and respond to emergencies as necessary, including media, community and local stakeholder engagement
• Represent ExxonMobil on Beaumont area-related industry associations
• Speak on record as media spokesperson and Public Information Officer (PIO) for emergency response as required
• Manage third-party contractors and steward agency relationships
• Ensure solid controls environment in support of the business and external affairs activities, including managing program and contribution budgets and supplier/agency agreements and invoices.
• Lead, motivate and develop small but growing team of direct reports
• Regularly monitor and conduct research on matters related to business projects and issues, including relevant government policies and regulatory matters
• Manage integrated communications programs in Beaumont; assist in the development of business strategy materials (e.g. talking points, briefing documents) and hi