Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Joliet, IL

ExxonMobil • Crest Hill, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join us at our manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois. Our Senior Chemical Process Engineers play a pivotal role in the successful operation of our plants and are responsible for initiating and leading improvements to unit performance in safety, production, and reliability in a dynamic team environment. You will think strategically, execute thoughtfully, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations. In this role, you will serve as a senior process technical resource, providing technical and operational expertise to address complex processes across business teams.

Requirements

• B.S. Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in Chemical Engineering plant with technical fuels/ chemicals manufacturing roles.

Nice To Haves

• Process design experience
• Familiarity with advanced control strategies/optimization software
• Working knowledge of RBI practices (corrosion damage mechanisms/mitigations, saltation, etc)
• Risk assessment and HAZOP experience
• Understanding of safety relief limits (modelling and evaluations)
• Demonstrated understanding of modelling software (PROII, ASPEN, etc)
• Kinetic Modelling (SOL, KBC Profimatics, etc)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader on the business team by mentoring less experienced engineers on design practices, unit health monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Provide off-hours support of abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit Turnarounds
• Aid in the development of long term vision and strategy for product line improvements
• Organize and design plant testing and product trials
• Serve as a senior resource either serving as or working with supervisors on the team to set clear objectives, and ensure priorities are aligned for the technical team
• Influence others and drive toward solutions without direct authority
• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines, operations, and mechanical personnel and interface with corporate technology support
• Ability to interface with 3rd party vendors (cost optimizations as well as developing/driving solutions)
• Serve as process safety resource on business team leading Hazard and Operability Reviews (HAZOPs) and Risk Assessments by developing closure plans and strategies for identified risks
• Lead/support incident investigations as technical lead
• Provide support for developing and implementing various capital projects to drive margin or mitigate SHE risk
• Provide assistance in the field during plant startups, shutdowns or upsets
• Demonstrate courage of conviction to drive healthy tension for both business team and corporate technology support to promote fit for purpose outcome

Benefits

• The expected annual salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior