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
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