Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer – ExxonMobil Bengaluru

Job Description

Summary

ExxonMobil is hiring an Advanced Oilfield Chemicals Engineer at its Bengaluru, Karnataka campus to provide technical expertise in oilfield chemistry, supporting global oil and gas production, refining, and chemical operations. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in chemical engineering, petroleum chemistry, or water treatment, who want to lead the development and optimization of global oilfield chemical programs. The position offers hands-on involvement in asset integrity, flow assurance, corrosion management, production optimization, and chemical monitoring programs, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and global stakeholders.

Job Details at a Glance

Responsibilities

• Develop and Optimize Oilfield Chemical Programs: Lead the execution of chemical programs for asset integrity, flow assurance, production optimization, and water treatment.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate downside risks (corrosion, scale, hydrates, biological growth) and capture upside opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Technical Scope & Evaluation: Define chemical requirements for new/replacement chemicals, including safety, environmental, and performance considerations.
• Field Trials & Validation: Design, execute, and analyze pilot programs and field validation trials, ensuring alignment with operational KPIs and regulatory standards.
• Supplier Engagement & SME Role: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for oilfield chemicals, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize chemical solutions.
• Monitoring & Surveillance: Develop and implement chemical monitoring programs to track chemical delivery, performance, and effectiveness across production, water injection, and utilities.
• Process Improvement & Digitalization: Create and optimize tools, templates, and procedures; support digitalization initiatives for program visualization and cost management.
• Knowledge Sharing & Mentoring: Steward lessons learned, mentor early-career engineers, and share best practices across global teams.
• Contract & Program Management: Support planning, budgeting, contract administration, and continuous improvement of chemical management processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience in oilfield chemicals, specialty chemical management, or industrial water treatment.
• Strong technical expertise in aqueous and hydrocarbon chemistry, including corrosion management, flow assurance, and production enhancement.
• Experience in monitoring and surveillance of operating assets to maintain asset integrity and production efficiency.
• Familiarity with chemical injection systems, laboratory testing, and multiple chemical types (corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, biocides, wax/asphaltene inhibitors, demulsifiers, DRAs, VRAs, PPDs, foamers, scavengers).

Preferred:

• Strong initiative, multi-stakeholder management, and collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and support remote sites.
• Strong business acumen for supply chain, procurement, and contract management.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, security, and financial plans.
• Global networking and cross-functional opportunities in a leading energy company.
• Access to training, mentorship, and development programs for continuous career growth.
• Opportunities to work on innovative solutions in oilfield chemicals and specialty chemical management.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.

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