Capital Projects Investment Advisor

ExxonMobil • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Capital Projects Investment Advisor to join us in various roles within our gulf coast manufacturing locations, specifically Baton Rouge, LA. Our Capital Projects Investment Advisor supports the Site’s Capital Project portfolio by providing technical and leadership expertise in business case development and economic evaluations. In addition to capital projects – the role provides technical mentorship for junior engineers while also supporting day-to-day operations by helping to prioritize capital projects. You will think strategically and collaborate across many teams, levels and situations to facilitate capital investment strategies.

Requirements

• B.S. Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• 10-15 years of direct capital project development experience supporting a Manufacturing Site

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge and experience in general refining or chemicals processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and problem solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Experience with process design standards
• Good engineering judgment – ability to recognize, assess, and mitigate hazards
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team environment, fostering collaboration within the organization
• Working knowledge in carrying out project economic evaluations for investment

Responsibilities

• Assess opportunities consistent with business strategies, plans and needs that might support a project
• Lead the identification of potential business options that would address the opportunity or need; make preliminary competitive assessments
• Coordinate development of scoping cost & schedule estimate, working with other organizations as appropriate
• Ensure base case optimization, and then develop economics & business case including the potential impact of appropriate market and other material sensitivities on project viability
• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify or evaluate capital or operational cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
• Lead / facilitate / support Project Gates and coordinate development and approval of any Gate Forms and/or Appropriation Requests.
• Provide facility engineering input and output requirement to ensure adequate definition to meet safety, reliability, and operability requirements
• Develop Project Objectives & Strategies and ensure adequate documentation, communication & adherence throughout project development
• Ensure progression of capital project portfolio is consistent with project schedule and level of technical definition appropriate with both the stage of the project and the Project Objective & Strategies
• Engage with assigned Business Teams and GBUs (as needed) to understand Site/Business Team priorities and align on capital project prioritization within assigned Site
• Participate in activities, both informal and formal (e.g. technology days, strategic planning studies), to identify potential project opportunities

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level