Analytical Manufacturing Chemist

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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, Exxon Mobil’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.

What role you will play in our team The Analytical Manufacturing Chemist provides technical support and aids in problem solving to the operating units. The Analytical Manufacturing Chemist primarily interfaces with unit contact engineers and complex engineers on problem definition/resolutions through the development of robust analytical test plans, leveraging in‑house lab capability and external capabilities when needed. The Analytical Manufacturing Chemist will be located in Baytown, TX and will manage the day‑to‑day business of the laboratory including, but not limited to, the following: interaction with manufacturing personnel and associated business support groups and providing technical guidance to a small group of technicians and specialists.

What You Will Do

• Actively engages in the laboratory and site’s safety program
• Serves as a communication pathway between business unit and laboratory
• Utilizes analytical capabilities to support refining and chemical operations in troubleshooting and improvement initiatives
• Maintains quality systems relating to data generation and customer satisfaction
• Provides technical leadership/support for and drive improvements in established test methods (e.g. ASTM, published, and company specifications) in the laboratory
• Develops new analytical test methods as directed/needed by the business
• Develops and maintains instrumentation and testing strategy
• Participates in global networks to share best practices and improve processes

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related fields, 5 or more years of experience in Analytical Sciences and Characterization preferred
• Advanced understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices of analytical chemistry is required
• Excellent foundation in technical problem‑solving skills to assist in troubleshooting for sample, method or equipment issues
• Strong interpersonal skills such as communication, relationship building, initiative, adaptable, positive attitude, and team building
• Highly self‑motivated, with excellent attention to detail and…