Basestocks Product Development Subject Matter Expert

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About Baytown

With a population of more than 77,000, Baytown, Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, just east of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. Those who live and work in Baytown will find an area rich in history, as well as opportunities for outdoor activities due to its proximity to scenic waterways, namely Galveston Bay, the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou.

Founded in 1919, ExxonMobil's Baytown Complex is located on approximately 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, about 25 miles east of Houston. Employing a workforce of more than 8,500, it is comprised of four manufacturing sites, including one in nearby Mont Belvieu, and a global technology center. These include the Baytown Refinery, one of the largest refineries in the United States, and the Baytown Olefins Plant, one of the largest ethylene plants in the world.

Its scope of products includes fuels, lube oils, and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, from auto battery cases, diapers and tire inner tubes to pharmaceutical uses, food packaging, trash bags and more.

The Baytown area sites are highly integrated, which makes the plants and products more efficient as we develop technologies to make cleaner fuels and work together to operate more safely and reliably.

Learn more about what we do in Baytown here.

What role you will play in our team

• Provide global technical expertise for ExxonMobil's Basestocks products and applications
• Collaborate closely with business partners to extend technology leadership and enhance competitive advantage
• Influence strategic direction through engagement with internal stakeholders and industry associations
• Act as a key technical contact for manufacturing and marketing teams
• Location is Houston area (Baytown, TX or Spring, TX)

What you will do

• Provide innovative, value-added product and application support for Basestocks technologies
• Identify and champion new business opportunities through the development or deployment of new technologies
• Influence global strategy for Basestocks applications, including growth opportunities and customer collaboration
• Contribute to the development and management of the Basestocks Research & Development portfolio
• Identify technical trends from customers, competitors, and the industry to define performance needs
• Implement best practices, tools, and work processes to maximize business value
• Recommend upgrades to application and testing capabilities
• Maintain awareness of competitor activities and industry developments
• Engage with engineering and intellectual property teams to support technology reviews and intellectual property strategy
• Ensure documentation and processes align with internal quality and management systems
• Mentor new team members and contribute to technical development across the organization
• Serve as a point of contact for technical input related to product integrity, testing, and intellectual property strategy

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Strong technical foundation in product development, testing, and application support
• Ability to collaborate across functions including technology, marketing, manufacturing, and external partners
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in product testing and method development
• Familiarity with data analytics and application to product performance
• Knowledge of product integrity and quality systems
• Experience engaging with industry trade associations and advocacy efforts
• Understanding of intellectual property strategy and protection
• Deep knowledge of Basestocks or Finished Lubricants product applications
• Experience supporting manufacturing and business teams in product deployment
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability
• Demonstrated innovation and continuous learning mindset
• Effective collaborator with a track record of mentoring and knowledge sharing

Your 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. We offer you:

• 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.

More information on our Company's benefits can be found at

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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