Full-Time
Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer
ExxonMobil
10,001+ employees
Global fuel producer, distributor, stations network
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
Afternoon shift (1:30 PM–10:30 PM) with international travel flexibility.
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- Bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized university in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Petroleum engineering or related disciplines.
- Minimum 8 years of industry experience in Oilfield Chemicals or Specialty Chemical Management or similar role in Oil & Gas industry or Industrial Water treatment industry or similar industries.
- Demonstrated work experience and technical depth in both aqueous and hydrocarbon chemistry/physics with application to corrosion management, flow assurance, production enhancement, and/or water treatment.
- Experience in monitoring/surveillance of operating assets to maintain/enhance asset integrity, flow assurance, fluid delivery, and/or facilities/process performance.
- Familiarity with laboratory methods to test chemical effectiveness, material compatibility, fluids compatibility or other related factors is preferred.
- Familiarity with chemical injection equipment and systems, and monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with multiple commodities and specialty chemicals such as corrosion inhibitors, biocides, scale inhibitors, paraffin inhibitors, demulsifiers, clarifiers, viscosity reducing agents (VRAs), drag reducing agents (DRAs), pour point depressants (PPDs), foamers, scavengers and anti foamer is preferred.
- Develop technical scope of work and define associated chemical requirements for evaluation and selection of new/replacement oilfield chemicals including safety, environmental impact, and performance effects.
- Develop and optimize chemical treatment programs and methods to meet asset integrity and production goals.
- Participate in designing the matrix and protocol for Oil field chemical lab qualification. Interpret data and participate in technology transfers.
- Develop and optimize chemical monitoring programs to monitor/surveillance both chemical delivery and chemical performance for integrity, flow assurance and process for oil and gas production, water injection, utilities and produced water re-injection and disposal.
- Serve as Oilfield Chemicals Subject Matter Expert (SME) and engage with chemical supplier personnel to review proposals and provide revised/new recommendations as needed.
- Lead and coordinate interfaces between asset engineering and operations teams, chemical suppliers, procurement, and project teams to converge on optimized chemical program solutions, troubleshoot and support management of change as needed.
- Lead the design, execution, and analysis of field validation trials and pilot programs for new or optimized chemical treatments, ensuring alignment with operational KPIs and regulatory standards.
- Develop and optimize tools, templates, procedures, etc. underpinning the work area. Support implementation of digitalization and implement methods to better visualize program effectiveness and cost management.
- Leverage global SME network, and steward lessons learned and knowledge management platforms. Transfer lessons learned and best practices across sites.
- Lead/Participate in TSA (Total System Analysis) and CMT (Chemical Management Team) activities. Influencing multi-discipline teams to enhance asset performance.
- Support planning and budgeting for OFC Program for enhancements in purchasing, logistics, treatment rates, and supply management.
- Support Contract Administration, reporting, and stewardship activities (i.e., coordinate with contract owner/administrator to steward quarterly meetings, track contract administration KPIs, evaluate chemical contractor performance, provide feedback to contract owner and contractor for improvement, work with contractor to resolve any gaps, etc.,)
- Provide technical mentoring and continuous on-the-job guidance to develop early career engineers.
- Continuously stay abreast of latest developments in industry standards/practices, bring in learnings/experience to challenge and improve company work processes/practices, and technology.
- Influence decision making in OFC research and/or technology development.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence with operations and engineering personnel who is directly supporting active sites.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Work shift is normally in the afternoon shift (01:30 pm to 10:30 pm) with flexibility to meet business needs.
- Flexibility to both travel internationally and support sites remotely as per business needs.
- Strong business acumen preferred to drive value realization considering commercial contracts, procurement, supply chain and logistics.
- Should not have attended an interview for Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer position in the last 1 year at ExxonMobil.
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
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Maternity Leave
Retirement benefits
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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.