Energy Systems Analyst

Your role in our team:

We are seeking a candidate to join our research team investigating the behavior and future evolution of energy systems. The successful candidate must have a strong background and demonstrated scientific excellence in energy systems modeling, including decarbonization pathways and related technologies. Experience developing and using large-scale energy and/or power system models, energy transition scenarios, and relevant optimization and process design methods is necessary. Demonstrated system-level analysis and familiarity with associated topics including life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis, techno-economic analysis (TEA), and cost of abatement calculations is needed. The position will require effective engagement both internally and externally within the technical community to develop and utilize robust methodologies in system-level decarbonization analysis.  

The position is located at the ExxonMobil Houston Main Campus in Spring Texas. 

What you will do:

• Develop and apply technical expertise in estimating energy flows, emissions related to energy production, products manufacturing and use.
• Build and apply key skills in energy systems modeling including process analysis, optimization modeling, energy systems analysis, and policy analysis.  Use working knowledge in one (or more) areas of
• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), Cost of Abatement or Carbon Intensity (CI) calculations, analysis of Carbon Credit frameworks.
• Utilize fundamental principles and data to effectively drive internal and external dialogue and engagement on decarbonization pathways and policy.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has a strong background in energy systems analysis and modeling, with associated expertise in cost of abatement and carbon intensity calculations through familiarity with LCA/TEA principles and policy analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Operations Research, Engineering or Physics or related discipline(s) is required
• Experience in an academic, industry, or government setting is valued but not required
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills
• Key skills include but are not limited to process analysis / modeling, optimization modeling, energy systems analysis, and policy analysis
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and integrate diverse views/concepts into technology & policy principles
• Ability to function as key technical contact and work collaboratively in research setting, while also interacting with external partners in industry and academia to progress technology development objectives
• Systems-level thinking and analysis toolkit, including optimization, TEA, and LCA modeling

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
 
We offer you: 
 

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. 
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com. 
 
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
 
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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.