Senior Process Control Applications Engineer – Beaumont, TX

At Exxon Mobil, 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 pride in what we do and what we stand for.

With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont, Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, about 85 miles east of Houston. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close‑knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

The original Exxon Mobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and employ more than 5,500 people. It is a significant contributor to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas.

We are seeking Senior Process Control Application Engineers to join us in our North American manufacturing locations, specifically in Beaumont, TX. Our Application Engineers develop and support basic and advanced process control applications that enhance plant process safety, operability, and profitability. You will participate in and sometimes lead cross‑functional teams tasked with unit troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and optimization or project development and execution.

In this role, you will also serve as a senior process control resource, providing technical expertise and mentoring across business teams.

• Develop and provide support for basic process control applications using point configuration, loop tuning, and identification of process dynamics.
• Demonstrate technical leadership in a competitive environment:
  • Broadly apply technical and business skills to solve more complex problems.
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions to non‑routine problems by leading teams in resolving technical challenges with an expanding sphere of influence beyond core technical discipline.
  • Implement and sustain base and advanced controls, including multi‑variable constraint control, model predictive control, and advanced optimization and automation.
  • Recognize business opportunities and contribute toward the improvement of existing unit operations.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers to develop skills.
• Monitor, maintain and modify existing process control applications and operator interfaces.
• Identify and develop new control schemes to increase process safety, operability, and profitability.
• Provide process control support during project development, installation, and startup.
• Participate actively on unit operating team including molecule management, unit trouble‑shooting and incident investigations.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Work effectively as a member of an operating team; good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Support 24‑hour, 365‑day plant operations. The successful candidate must be available for 24/7 on‑call, after‑hours and weekend support when needed.

• BS in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent degree.
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing/operating plant environment.
• Knowledge of refining/chemical processes with 10+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry.

• Demonstrated experience with regulatory and advanced controls of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with DMC, RMPCT/Profit Controller or similar model predictive control technology, and/or real‑time optimizers.
• Knowledge of Honeywell TDC 3000, Honeywell Experion and/or Foxboro Galaxy process control system.
• Able to demonstrate innovation, initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self‑confidence.
• Excellent trouble‑shooting skills.
• Sufficient leadership skills to successfully promote ideas, coordinate work activities, and plan future application improvements.

• • 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…