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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 .

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 

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team supporting the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex. In this role, you will provide technical mechanical guidance for design, operation, troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvements across the global research sites. The scope of the role includes supporting the design and development of specialized tools, reactors and vessels used in research and/or for automation of processes. 

What you will do

• Comply with safety/health and environmental policy

• Obtain working knowledge of different lab units, pilot plants and how to address design issues and constraints

• Sound understanding of ASME Section VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.3 and ASME Section IX

• Proficiency in analyzing stress and strain on pressurized vessels, piping, and tubing

• Provide technical expertise in engineering analysis of bad actors and increasing reliability of the units

• Provide technical support for functional failures 

• Design fixed equipment as well as custom mechanical parts to support projects and operations

• Proficiency in SolidWorks

• Proficiency in GD&T and welding design

• Design specialized tools and automation systems to create efficiencies and add new capabilities

• Own site safety practices related to the mechanical and maintenance engineering and steward updates and revisions thereof.

• Site subject matter expert on interpretation of the global practices, and pilot plant and laboratory practices

• Provide technical guidance and develop/update design practices and safety standards for the research organization

• Support of Global Lab Operations including any required travel

• Maintain and update the site Mechanical Engineering intranet site and develop tools and work process documents to improve support capabilities

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minimum of 5 yrs. relevant experience in the chemical industry

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Problem solving, teamwork, leadership, good communication skills

• Knowledge of equipment/instrument specification, Appropriation request preparation, Management of Change

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SolidWorks

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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EEO statement

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Behavioral Skills

(B) Analytical

(B) Communicates Effectively

(B) Adapts

(B) Applies Learning

(B) Collaborates

(B) Innovates

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