Socioeconomic & Human Rights Engineer - Advanced
Spring, TX, US, 77389
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
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About Houston
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.
What role you will play in our team
The Advanced Socioeconomic and Human Rights Advisor provides strategic support to a project, operating facility or business unit, working independently on routine issues with minimal guidance and making impactful decisions based on skills and experience. The Advisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects and initiatives, while managing risks and maximizing opportunities for mutual benefit to the company and the communities in which it operates. The Advisor will also collaborate within the team to create and refine processes and tools that promote effectiveness and consistency across the practice.
What you will do
- Advise on complex Socioeconomic and Human Rights-related issues and the application of regulatory requirements, internal and external policies, standards and frameworks at an operating asset, business unit or project
- Support or lead the identification and assessment of Socioeconomic and Human Rights aspects, impacts and mitigations associated with business activities
- Develop strategies and initiatives for Socioeconomic Management, including:
- Human Rights
- Community Engagement and Grievance Management
- Cultural Heritage
- Indigenous peoples
- Community Health, Safety and Security,
- Land Use, Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration
- Local Economic Development
- Perform Socioeconomic and Human Rights-related fieldwork, including engagement, research and consultation
- Manage data associated with implementation of Socioeconomic and Human Rights programs and initiatives.
- Develop written content to support projects and initiatives
- Develop strategic relationships with communities and local leaders
- Ensure effectiveness of grievance management processes
- Develop and monitor fit-for-purpose performance metrics
- Provide support for the development and refinement of practitioner training and provide Socioeconomic Management guidance to non-practitioners
About you
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, in Social Sciences/ Sciences/ Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical or mining sector
- Maintains a high degree of ethical conduct
- Willingness to travel (business trips) and relocate to project locations
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership with demonstrated coordination and planning skills
- Self-starter with results orientation
- Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and external events that impact business goals
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient budget management skills with a strong controls mindset
- Ability to influence without authority
- Strong communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; persuasive with strong business perspectiveProficient in primary Microsoft Office programs
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.
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