Alkylation Engineer - Expert

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About the Role

The Alkylation Expert Engineer is a regional specialist expected to apply process engineering, manufacturing, technology, and leadership skills to solve complex problems, develop and deploy technology solutions, and improve existing manufacturing sites. This role influences without formal authority, collaborates across internal and external partners, and leverages alkylation expertise to deliver maximum business value.

Responsibilities

• Apply personnel and process safety principles within ExxonMobil facilities.
• Maintain and build organizational expertise in fuels alkylation technology, including Sulfuric Acid and HF Alkylation processes.
• Provide technology-specific support to manufacturing sites, including troubleshooting, incident investigations, root cause assessments, catalyst selection support, chemical trials, corrosion inhibitor trials, process unit vision studies, major incident response, long-term constraint resolution, and planned maintenance support.
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems in existing manufacturing assets and in the development or deployment of new technologies.
• Develop, deploy, and support technical readiness of new and improved alkylation technologies, including first-of-a-kind solutions, internally developed technologies, third-party technologies, and applications of existing design standards.
• Support complex project implementation by providing alkylation process engineering input, technical quality oversight for technology-specific equipment, and project documentation such as design basis, design considerations, and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with business development, research, equipment engineering, and manufacturing organizations to deliver products, processes, and technology solutions needed by the business.
• Identify cross-functional business improvement opportunities and improve technical work processes, tools, and practices to maximize value capture.
• Network with industry associations and ExxonMobil sites to share knowledge, establish best practices, and increase competitiveness.
• Mentor and develop less experienced technical professionals.
• Position requires geographic flexibility and periodic travel to manufacturing sites and project locations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of fuels alkylation process technology, including Sulfuric Acid Alkylation and/or HF Alkylation operations.
• Strong manufacturing and process engineering experience supporting operating facilities.
• Ability to influence outcomes without formal authority and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Leadership and self-starter skills with initiative in identifying, developing, and communicating technical solutions.
• Strong business acumen, risk management judgment, and ability to identify and pursue business value opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical reports and presentations to manufacturing, technical, and business leadership.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization on technical topics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop a high skill level across multiple alkylation technology sub-specialties, with previous experience in manufacturing site technical support and fuels alkylation operations.

Benefits

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