Material & Catalyst Testing Technologist

Material & Catalyst Testing Technologist

Location:

Spring, TX, US, 77389

Company:
Exxon Mobil Technology and Engineering Company

• Operate small reactor systems and benchtop lab process units to test materials, catalysts, and processes
• Support research, development and optimization of processes and/or catalytic materials by operating lab‑scale units which may operate at high temperature and high pressure, which includes catalyst loading, feed blending and preparation, and data analysis / workup
• Strong aptitude for reactor and unit troubleshooting
• Perform selected analytical testing
• Manage equipment and sample inventory
• Prioritize safe operation, identify potential safety issues and propose solutions
• Ability to understand unit P& flow diagrams
• Work directly with multiple research investigators who drive experimental work direction
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans, and results, equipment and material design concepts

Skills and

Qualifications:

• Possess a B.S. science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field
• Familiarity with pressurized equipment, pumps, compressors, gauges and sensors, piping, computerized unit controls and interfaces, data acquisition and data processing
• Hands‑on experience in laboratory operations, such as operating batch and continuous laboratory reactors interfaced with Honeywell and/or LabVIEW control systems, titration, distillation, filtration, chromatography, extraction, and working in glove box
• Hands‑on experience with analytical equipment such as GC, MS, etc
• Knowledge of scientific concepts, such as gas laws, chemical concentrations, mass and energy balances, chemical formulas and equations, as well as scientific calculations for chemical preparations and quantification of chemical components
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the ability to use software for controlling laboratory hardware and scientific calculations
• Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges and committed to lifelong learning
• Strong familiarity with safe laboratory practices and handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and maintenance of a safe working environment

Preferred Knowledge &

Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with commonly used lab scale componentry
• Knowledge of heterogeneous catalysis and industrial applications

Benefits include pension plan, savings plan, workplace flexibility, comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, health culture programs, disability plan, and more.

Exxon Mobil 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.

Nearest Major Market:
Houston

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