Process Engineering Engineer

ExxonMobil • Beaumont, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing and deploying process and physical chemistry tools, models, and expertise throughout the technology development pipeline, from early-stage research to commercial design. This work can involve thermodynamics, molecular transport, and kinetic modeling as a basis for conversion and separation processes.

The position serves as a technical leader, providing engineering guidance, operational support, and technical leadership for plant improvements, testing, investigations, and capital projects. It works with other engineering disciplines, operations, mechanical personnel, corporate technology support, and third-party vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of Chemical Engineering experience in a petrochemical facility.

Nice To Haves

• Process design exposure.
• Familiarity with advanced control strategies or optimization software.
• Risk assessment and HAZOP experience.
• Understanding of safety relief limits, including modeling and evaluations.
• Understanding of modeling software such as PROII or ASPEN.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less experienced engineers on design practices, unit health monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds.
• Help develop long-term vision and strategy for product-line improvements.
• Organize and design plant testing and product trials.
• Influence others and drive toward solutions without direct authority.
• Work with other engineering disciplines, operations, and mechanical personnel, and interface with corporate technology support.
• Interface with third-party vendors on cost optimization and development or delivery of solutions.
• Lead or support incident investigations as the technical lead.
• Support the development and implementation of capital projects to improve margin or mitigate SHE risk.
• Provide field assistance during plant startups, shutdowns, or upsets.
• Promote fit-for-purpose outcomes by constructively challenging business teams and corporate technology support.

Benefits

• Pension plan with automatic enrollment at no cost and a monthly retirement annuity.
• Savings plan allowing contributions of 6% to 20% of pay, with a 7% company match for employees who contribute at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellbeing programs and resources through a Culture of Health.
• Confidential professional counseling for employees and their families, including mental health and resiliency resources at no additional cost.
• Disability income-replacement plan with automatic enrollment at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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