Aviation Fuel Products Specialist

 

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.

 

What role you will play in our team

From our Houston office, you will be part of the ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering team supporting the Fuel Products organization. We are seeking a candidate with at least 10 years of experience in aviation fuel development and support. This role involves problem solving, collaboration both internally and externally, influencing, assessing regulatory impacts, and identifying opportunities. Candidates must be willing to travel both within the United States and overseas, and to occasionally work outside of core hours.

 

What you will do

 

 

• Conduct in-depth technical assessments to solve refinery and/or field quality issues 
• Provide understanding and technical knowledge of fuel products and their applications to support ExxonMobil business objectives
• Support global improvement initiatives to help improve the delivery of superior performing fuel products to customers
• Represent ExxonMobil in external interactions with industry standardization groups, technical forums and joint industry research programs
• Interface with third parties to ensure understanding of product component performance, customer needs and supplier trends
• Review and summarize extensive, complex regulatory language and provide technical guidance on fuel products impacts
• Supporting the energy transition by monitoring developments in future powertrain technologies and fuels
   

About you

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

 

• BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field 
• Experience in fuel applications and fuel technology for the aviation industry
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills enabling effective interactions with business partners and industry associations 
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Independent, pro-active and initiative-taking
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Willingness to occasionally work outside core hours to support effective interactions within and outside ExxonMobil

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

 

• 10 years experience developing and supporting aviation fuels, experience advocating on aviation fuel issues with ASTM or the Energy Institute, experience supporting the commercial manufacture of jet fuel, experience with the approval of new feeds for production of jet fuel.

 

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 resi