BRCP Pyrolysis Principal Engineer
ExxonMobilAbout the role
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.
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ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 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 campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles 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.
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Purpose of Role
As a member of ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering global olefins technology organization, and manufacturing site technology leadership representative, the BRCP Pyrolysis Principal provides deep expertise in pyrolysis and breadth of experience across multiple related discipline and/or business focus areas. This leader advises manufacturing site management on risks and opportunities associated with complex technical or commercial matters. The Principal leads testing and implementation of innovative technology solutions.
What you will do
- Applies personnel and process safety principles within ExxonMobil facilities
- Maintains and builds organization's in-depth knowledge of steam cracking furnace technology
- Drives improvement within ExxonMobil operations through technical contribution and innovation
- Guides identification and implementation of strategic improvement opportunities (process safety, reliability, profitability, and sustainability)
- Network with other global ExxonMobil Olefins sites to share knowledge and increase competitiveness
- Participates with teams of technical professionals in resolving complex technical issues
- Development of less experienced technical professionals
- Position located at Baton Rouge Chemical Complex, potential for short term rotation to EMTech Headquarters in Spring, TX
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years process engineering experience
- Minimum of 5 years of olefins steam cracking manufacturing experience
- B.S. Chemical Engineering or B.S. Mechanical Engineering with Process Exp.
- Ability to use industry olefins technical tools and methods, and able to learn to use ExxonMobil tools; experience with process modelling (such as PRO-II or equivalent, hydraulic modelling, Olefins yields prediction tools)
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and risk management judgement
- Effective verbal and written skills (e.g. technical reports and technology rollout presentations at plant sites)
- Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization on technical to
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