Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer | ExxonMobil Bengaluru, India

Job Description

Summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a skilled Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer to lead oilfield chemical programs across upstream, refining, and chemicals operations from its Bengaluru campus. This role involves developing, executing, and optimizing chemical treatments for asset integrity, flow assurance, production enhancement, and water treatment. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of industry experience with strong expertise in corrosion management, scale/wax/asphaltene mitigation, biocide application, and specialty chemical programs. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while influencing global oilfield chemical strategies.

Job Details at a Glance

Responsibilities

Oilfield Chemical Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and optimize global oilfield chemical (OFC) programs for flow assurance, asset integrity, and production/process optimization.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities related to scale, wax, asphaltenes, corrosion, hydrates, emulsions, and scavengers.
• Lead field validation trials, pilot programs, and chemical lab qualification protocols.

Technical and Operational Expertise

• Define chemical requirements for new or replacement oilfield chemicals, considering safety, environmental impact, and performance.
• Support asset engineering, operations, procurement, and project teams in optimizing chemical program solutions.
• Execute monitoring and surveillance programs for chemical performance and delivery.
• Contribute to Total System Analysis (TSA) and Chemical Management Team (CMT) activities to enhance asset performance.

Collaboration & Mentoring

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) and provide guidance to early career engineers.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure chemical programs align with operational KPIs and regulatory standards.
• Transfer lessons learned and best practices across global ExxonMobil sites.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in Oilfield Chemicals, Specialty Chemical Management, or industrial water treatment.
• Strong knowledge of aqueous and hydrocarbon chemistry/physics with applications in corrosion management, flow assurance, production enhancement, and water treatment.
• Familiarity with chemical injection systems, monitoring tools, and lab methods.
• Experience with multiple oilfield chemicals including corrosion inhibitors, biocides, scale inhibitors, paraffin inhibitors, demulsifiers, drag reducing agents, pour point depressants, scavengers, and anti-foamers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work afternoon shifts and travel internationally as required.
• Business acumen for contract, procurement, supply chain, and cost optimization.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in oilfield chemical applications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with health, life, and accidental coverage.
• Retirement benefits and global networking opportunities.
• Annual vacations, holidays, and workplace flexibility.
• Professional training, development programs, and tuition assistance.
• Relocation and transportation support.

Why Join ExxonMobil?

As an Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer, you will lead chemical programs, optimize production and asset integrity, and mentor emerging engineers in a globally integrated team. Contribute to innovative solutions, cost-efficient operations, and sustainable energy practices across ExxonMobil’s international assets.

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