Full-Time
Advanced Control Applications Engineer
Posted on 11/15/2025
ExxonMobil
10,001+ employees
Global fuel producer, distributor, stations network
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
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- Undergraduate or post graduate degree in chemical engineering or a related field, demonstrated through formal education or substantial professional experience
- Minimum 3 years of hands on work experience in implementing or supporting Advanced Process Control (APC) applications - Model Predictive Control (MPC) or Real Time Optimization (RTO) in downstream refining, petrochemical industry or upstream facilities
- Strong technical knowledge and proven expertise in Model Predictive Control (MPC) using well known Advanced Process Control softwares like AspenTech DMC, RMPCT, or PACE across every stage of the application lifecycle
- Knowledgeable about petrochemical assets or oil and gas operations coupled with hands-on process control engineering experience
- Experienced in independently tuning, designing, and implementing process control schemes with good working knowledge in one or more of the following Distributed Control Systems (DCS) platforms: Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Yokogawa
- Highly experienced in collaborating across teams and departments while working remotely with a strong focus on teamwork to drive central engineering improvements
- Exceptional written and interpersonal skills, adjusting communication style as needed to work with individuals at all levels and teams situated across the globe
- Willing to undertake occasional travel (less than 20% of the time in a calendar year) as required for this role
- Should be comfortable working shifts (Morning/Evening)
- Maximize benefits from optimization applications by remotely sustaining and improving the performance of existing Model Predictive Control (MPC) or Real Time Optimization (RTO) applications ensuring high uptime
- Assess APC improvement opportunities for the fleet, develop and implement new MPC or RTO applications at ExxonMobil facilities globally
- Partner with site personnel in collaborating to identify, engineer, and implement MPC or RTO improvements to maximize unit performance
- Maintain deep expertise in APC applications and be acknowledged as a leading expert by providing expert technical support to ExxonMobil assets
- Provide technical leadership and drive cross collaboration to enable the advanced process control application related work activities on a global scale
- Serve as a technical mentor to other team members to enhance their team functional skill proficiencies and drive competency development strategy in MPC and RTO
- Develop and leverage cutting edge tools and techniques to improve the delivery effectiveness of advanced process control applications and promote innovative solutions that maximize value and support global business priorities
- Stay abreast with industry standards and best practices to incorporate into our APC applications and facilitate knowledge exchange within the company
ExxonMobil operates a global network of Exxon and Mobil fuel stations offering gasoline, diesel, motor oil, and convenience-store items to individuals and commercial customers, and it also supplies wholesale fuels. Customers purchase fuel and related products at stations, use loyalty programs, and may add services like car washes; Alexa voice-pay options are available at many stations to speed transactions. The company differentiates itself with a vast, vertically integrated retail and wholesale network, broad loyalty programs, and technology-enabled payments. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and fuel access worldwide while delivering value through a wide range of services and payment options, maintaining leadership in the energy sector.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1866
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Banyu Urip field exceeds Plan of Development, reaching 200,000 bpd versus 165,000 target.
- Permian production targeting 1.8 million oil-equivalent barrels daily in 2026 with minimal capital.
- Higher oil prices added $2.9 billion earnings boost in Q1 2026 despite disruptions.
What critics are saying
- Strait of Hormuz closure eliminates 750,000 bpd Middle East production, erasing 15% output.
- Qatar and UAE assets face 3-5 year repair timeline, representing 3% global production loss.
- Shareholder returns prioritized over production growth invites antitrust probes and forced output mandates.
What makes ExxonMobil unique
- Guyana and Permian assets deliver record production with sub-$35/barrel breakeven costs.
- Golden Pass LNG Train 1 achieved first production in March 2026, diversifying revenue.
- AI-powered automation optimizes Permian and Guyana operations, reducing costs and improving reliability.
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Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive compensation
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Maternity Leave
Retirement benefits
Annual vacations & holidays
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Tuition assistance program
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Company News
Exxon Mobil shares fell sharply on 8 April despite strong quarterly performance, as US-Iran ceasefire talks eliminated the energy sector's "war premium". Brent crude dropped to its lowest level in nearly a month as the two countries began negotiations in Pakistan. The company disclosed that disruptions in Qatar and the UAE would reduce first-quarter global oil-equivalent production by approximately 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. These Middle Eastern assets represent about 12% of Exxon's total oil production. Preliminary earnings showed approximately $5 billion, or $1.20 per share, compared to adjusted earnings of $7.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Higher oil and gas prices could boost upstream earnings by roughly $1.4 billion, but downstream earnings face a $5.3 billion hit from timing effects related to derivatives and conflict-delayed cargoes.
ExxonMobil has told the SEC that producing its annual Form 10-K requires roughly 20,000 employee hours over six weeks, characterising it as a "considerable undertaking" during the regulator's review of Regulation S-K. However, a return-on-investment analysis reveals the compliance cost is minimal compared to the value it generates. Including legal, executive and board costs, the total 10-K production cost is approximately $15 million — just 0.005% of ExxonMobil's $332 billion 2025 revenues and 0.052% of its $28.8 billion net income. The company spends more on capital investment in a single business day than on the entire compliance exercise. Meanwhile, academic research shows public listing commands a 20-25% premium over private companies. Applied to ExxonMobil's $648 billion market capitalisation, mandatory disclosure through the 10-K enables $130-162 billion in shareholder value — delivering a 19,000-to-1 return on compliance costs.
Exxon Mobil disclosed approximately 6% of global output was lost during the first quarter due to the Iran conflict disrupting Persian Gulf operations, with half the impact from a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar. Two LNG trains were damaged by Iranian missile strikes, with no clear repair timeline. The company expects a $3.7 billion sequential decline in its energy-products division, though management characterised the impact as temporary. Higher commodity prices are providing offset, with estimated gains of $2.1 billion from crude and $400 million from natural gas. Excluding timing effects, per-share earnings were higher quarter over quarter. The Persian Gulf typically accounts for one-fifth of Exxon's global output. The disruption follows recent growth projects and acquisitions that had lifted production by over 30% in the past three years.
Exxon Mobil shares have surged 34% year-to-date as the Iran conflict pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries one-fifth of global oil and LNG flows. However, XOM stock plunged 5% on 1 April following reports the conflict may end soon, marking its worst single-day drop in over a year. The US International Development Finance Corporation launched a $20 billion maritime reinsurance programme to restore confidence and resume oil tanker traffic. Exxon's fourth-quarter earnings showed EPS of $1.71, beating estimates by 2%, with revenue of $82.31 billion. Net income reached $6.5 billion, though net income growth contracted 14% amid margin pressure. The company currently trades at a premium valuation with a trailing P/E of 23 times.
As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, American defence contractors and oil companies are reaping substantial profits whilst consumers face surging petrol prices approaching $4 per gallon. Defence stocks have surged, with Lockheed Martin jumping 25% this year after winning a contract to triple missile seeker production. Oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron have seen share prices rise over 20% as US crude nearly doubled from $65 to over $110 per barrel following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US oil producers could gain an additional $63 billion in profit, according to Rystad Energy. The situation mirrors 2022's Russia-Ukraine crisis, when global oil companies made $916 billion whilst American consumers faced record $5 per gallon petrol prices and 9% inflation.