Primary Assignment

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will develop heavy oil processing technology or recovery technology.

Examples of Specific Job Responsibilities

• Prepare a portfolio of promising technology options through literature review and brain-storming sessions
• Using technical and economic success criteria, select the most promising technology option for further research and development
• Perform laboratory and field tests to demonstrate the technical viability of the selected option
• Develop numerical simulations of reservoir performance based upon laboratory and field data
• Incorporate inputs from business unit customers and other scientists from within and outside the organization
• Secure management endorsement at different stages of the project
• Deliver a commercial-ready technology within budget and time

Benefits To You

• Be part of a global technology powerhouse. ExxonMobil is committed to applied research and development; developing technical solutions in-house when our needs are not met by existing commercialized technology.
• You will have the opportunity to achieve your career goals in both technical and managerial areas through a multitude of job assignments, mentoring and world class training.

Qualifications Desired

• Academic
  Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Engineering (Chemical, Petroleum & Mechanical preferred), Geomechanics or related science

• Other
  A strong understanding of porous media flow, thermodynamics and heat transfer, kinetics, physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons including bitumen, bitumen upgrading, phase separation and compatibility of processed bitumen fractions would be an asset
  A track record of innovative thinking, publications and solutions
  Ability to interact effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
  Knowledge of process and/or reservoir simulation computer programs
  Strong experimental experience
  Written and oral communication skills