BMCX Senior Economist

 

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 Senior Economist plays a critical role in guiding production planning for the Beaumont Refinery and Olefins Plant. This position provides strategic economic insights that directly impact site profitability and long-term competitiveness. The successful candidate will lead economic modeling practices, optimize run plans, evaluate project economics, and support long-term business planning for one of ExxonMobil’s largest integrated complexes.

This role offers the opportunity to influence economic strategy, collaborate across global networks, and mentor future leaders in the field.

What you will do

 

• Provide economic guidance for production planning across the Beaumont Complex
• Deliver senior-level technical expertise in manufacturing coordination, planning processes, product value chains, and process unit technologies
• Align strategies across multiple business lines, including refining, olefins, and aromatics, in collaboration with other ExxonMobil facilities
• Advise on near-term business opportunities and identify mid- and long-term challenges and growth prospects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive site optimization and margin improvement
• Provide economic analysis for the annual business plan and strategic initiatives
• Maintain and validate economic tools and models to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Generate and interpret linear programming (LP) model analysis (e.g., Aspen PIMS) to support turnaround planning and strategic decisions
• Identify and evaluate opportunities and risks related to unit outages and maintenance activities to minimize margin losses
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early-career economists

About you

 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, or integrated manufacturing operations
• Strong expertise i