Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Baton Rouge

Job Group Capability

Job Group

Process Engineering

Job Role Description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Advanced is expected to apply process engineering skills, knowledge of manufacturing, and leadership skills to:
- Provide on-site manufacturing and process engineering support to one or more process units within an operating site
- Implement long-term plant improvements and help address day-to-day operating issues
- Support, coach, and advise the technical and manufacturing teams
- Help assess and manage safety risks and promote site competitiveness
- Support and sometimes lead risk management activities and major plant events
- Acquire a strong working knowledge of technology fundamentals for their assigned areas
This role is expected to effectively collaborate, interact, and communicate with partners. The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Advanced will start developing key leadership skills to facilitate the transition from an individual contributor to a technical leader
The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Advanced will assist in the development of less-experienced engineers. They sometimes act as individual contributors, but increasingly work through others, coordinating tasks and guiding teams

Job Role Responsibilities

Technical Support: Lead day-to-day plant operations in assigned areas by applying process engineering fundamentals, manufacturing knowledge, and analytical skills. Collaborate and coordinate with technical specialists and manufacturing personnel to address process issues and optimize performance. Use systematic problem-solving techniques, sometimes serving as leader for investigations and complex troubleshooting activities
Improvement Initiatives: Bring forward and pursue longer-term improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional asset improvement teams and applicable experts, typically in the areas of process safety, quality, reliability, and capacity. Scope facility modifications and assist with commissioning and start-up. Identify and screen changes to catalysts, feedstocks, chemicals, and operating envelopes. Utilize the Management of Change process. Contribute to site business and maintenance plans by bringing forward and screening improvement ideas
Risk Assessment / Management: Participate in HAZOPs, incident investigations, and risk assessment and management activities, sometimes serving as leader and coordinator of follow-ups
Performance Monitoring: Monitor unit performance metrics and support the closure of gaps vs. performance benchmarks, consistent with business strategies. Seek input from functional experts within ExxonMobil and external experts
Event Planning and Support: Help plan and support major plant events, such as turnarounds, plant trials, and unit start-ups and shutdowns, often coordinating technical support and sometimes participating in shift coverage
Mentoring: Provide mentorship and coaching to early career professionals
Collaboration and Networking: Participate in multi-discipline teams to resolve technical challenges and internal technical networks to share technical knowledge
Additional Responsibilities:
- Present and document work; grow in business / technology / manufacturing understanding, especially in assigned areas; identify opportunities to improve work processes
- Provide the site technical interface to the business unit and supply chain as appropriate

Functional Skills