Pilot Plant & Laboratory Design Engineer

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Baytown, TX, US, 77520

Company Name:
Exxon Mobil

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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.

Learn more about what we do in Baytown here .

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.

• 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

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and minimum of 5 yrs. relevant experience
• Proficient in process simulation (Pro/II or…