Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Joliet, IL

ExxonMobil • Joliet, IL

159d • $140,000 - $160,000

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.
• Aiding in the development of long term vision and strategy for product line improvements.
• Organizing and designing 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.
• Demonstrating 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.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as 'Flex your Day'.
• 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.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree