Pilot Plant & Laboratory Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pilot Plant and Laboratory Design Engineer to join our team supporting global R&D efforts out of our Baytown technology center. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of pilot plant and laboratory projects, including new technology development, facility upgrades, and capability expansions.

You will lead process design efforts, provide technical support throughout project execution, and develop engineering solutions that improve performance and enable new research opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform early design scoping and project development for laboratory and pilot plant projects, with a focus on technical feasibility and identification of alternative solutions.
• Create project scoping documents to consolidate and communicate findings.
• Provide technical support to Capital Projects throughout the initial project development and appropriation process.
• Complete detailed process and mechanical design work for projects.
• Develop project PFDs, P&IDs, and plot plans.
• Develop quality assurance plans and ensure quality of final work product against design specifications.
• Specify and select equipment such as pumps, vessels, and instrumentation needed to meet project goals, often with limited or changing information.
• Provide support and technical work direction to trades during construction phase as needed.
• Serve as primary interface for pilot plants designed and/or constructed at third party facilities.
• Review and support site management of change, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in unit HAZOPs and close out HAZOP findings as needed.
• Support of Global Lab Operations including any required travel

Qualifications

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and minimum of 5 yrs. relevant experience

• Proficient in process simulation (Pro/II or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills to allow for effective teamwork on projects, relationship building across business lines, and sharing of results to other teams and third parties.
• Extremely self-motivated with the ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives, effectively prioritize workload, and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptable and approaches change with a constructive and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated experience in solving technical problems, with the ability to think critically and analyze and interpret data while evaluating problems and formulating solutions

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with lab or pilot-scale equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in specifying process equipment and sizing pressure relief devices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD.

Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

• 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.