2026USH Basestocks Synthetics & Intermediates Technologist

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

What role you will play in our team

• Serve as a technical expert supporting ExxonMobil's Base Stocks & Specialties (B&S) Process Technology
• Contribute to technology development, manufacturing optimization, and project execution
• Support commercialization and deployment of new and existing technologies
• Partner with global manufacturing, product, engineering, and commercial teams
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure reliable asset performance
• Location is Houston area (Baytown, TX or Spring, TX)

What you will do

• Provide technical support for process optimization, troubleshooting, and unit performance improvement
• Support project development from concept selection through commissioning and startup
• Contribute to unit startup/shutdown and turnaround activities
• Conduct research and development in assigned technical areas
• Apply statistical tools, experimental design, and data analysis to evaluate technical issues
• Develop and validate product test methods and analytical approaches
• Document technical work to support knowledge sharing and process efficiency
• Ensure alignment with product integrity and quality processes and all other technology standards
• Serve as a technical resource to business units and platforms

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in process engineering and asset operations
• Experience with process monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments and test methods
• Knowledge of hydroprocessing fundamentals, catalyst mechanisms, and impacts on yield and quality
• Understanding of patents, intellectual property considerations, and proper handling of technical information
• Effective communication, teamwork, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities
• Ability to work across functions and influence without authority

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

• B.S. or M.S Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in hydroprocessing, base stocks, or lubricants (required)
• PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (preferred)
• Knowledge of:
  • Fractionation and physical separations
  • Front end engineering and project development
  • Turnaround and startup support
  • Safety fundamentals and risk management
  • Incident investigation and continuous improvement practices
• Demonstrated strengths in:
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Innovation and continuous improvement
  • Inclusion and initiative

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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