Advanced Process/Facilities Engineer

About Us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. When it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is a leader. We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular, and we hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible, and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Our Culture

Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage are our core values and determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, these values are more than words—they guide us in delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What Role You Will Play On Our Team

As an Advanced Process/Facilities Engineer you will lead process and facilities engineering initiatives—including surveillance program development, system optimization, facility design, and risk management—across North America onshore operations. You will leverage engineering analysis, complex multiphase modeling, and operational expertise to improve safety, environmental performance, reliability, and value creation. The position is based in Houston, TX.

What You Will Do

• Lead facilities engineering evaluations for system‑wide optimization opportunities, translating conceptual designs into executable solutions and decision‑quality recommendations.
• Apply modeling, simulations, and technical evaluations to optimize facility designs, operating strategies, and capital investments.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement new tools, automation solutions, analytics platforms, and surveillance technologies to enhance operational performance, de‑bottleneck processes, and reduce OPEX.
• Leverage coding, data integration, advanced analytics, and digital solutions to improve decision quality, automate workflows, increase visibility of asset performance, and identify value‑generating optimization opportunities.
• Ensure engineering controls are in place to enable safe facility operations and compliance with applicable permits and regulations.
• Identify causes for facility downtime/upsets and evaluate remediation.
• Develop and justify capital spend to support proposed facility additions and upgrades.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Subsurface, Projects, Environmental, and Commercial teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Coach and mentor engineers while fostering technical excellence and strengthening organizational capability.

About You – Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an Oil and Gas engineering role with a focus on facilities or upstream unconventional.
• Experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of common surface facilities systems.
• Experience applying engineering analysis, process modeling, economic evaluation, and data analytics.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to understand/redline P&ID drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of Python and Databricks.

Your Benefits

• Pension Plan: Automatic enrollment at no cost, providing a monthly annuity for life.
• Savings Plan: Contribute 6%–20% of pay; company matches 7% when you contribute at least 6%.
• Workplace Flexibility: Programs such as “Flex your Day,” leaves of absence, and part‑time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential professional counseling for you and your family.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for illness or injury, automatic enrollment at no cost.