Requirements
Degree Discipline: Chemical and Mechanical Engineering
Location: Fawley, Southampton
The Esso refinery at Fawley, on Southampton Water, is the largest in the UK, processing some 15 million tonnes of crude oil per year and supplying a sixth of all the oil products used in the UK. The site is also home to a petrochemical complex, operated by ExxonMobil Chemical, that manufactures over one million tonnes of high-purity chemicals every year.
Whilst producing the petroleum and chemical products demanded by the market place, the Fawley site is committed to achieving outstanding safety, health and environmental performances.
ExxonMobil Chemical's Fife Ethylene Plant, located on the east coast of Scotland, is one of the largest and most modern ethylene plants in Europe. It has an annual production of over 800,000 tonnes of ethylene which is widely used in the production of everyday articles from washing-up liquids to car components. Much of the ethylene is used as a high-quality feedstock in our European polymers businesses.
Supply and Distribution, based at the Esso refinery, plan and optimise all refinery operations, and the scheduling and transport of all refined products to the terminals. They also manage the integrated pipeline and terminal network as well as overseeing the commercial and contractual negotiations.
Scope of role
The people at ExxonMobil are committed to building on the company's outstanding success record. As well as becoming a member of a highly focused, highly skilled team, new graduates are never short of opportunities to be challenged and stretched. A supportive and friendly network of mentors and experienced engineers will ensure that you settle smoothly and quickly into your job, and that advice and support are available when required.
As a graduate engineer you will be involved in decision- making from the start . You could find yourself working on a major capital project to increase unit capacity or reliability, or be responsible for implementing new initiatives to improve site safety. Alternatively, you could be providing daily technical support as part of a team on a unit ensuring on-grade production that meets market demand.
Typical career path
Opportunities exist to gain an array of experiences in your first few years with the company, from project development and commissioning, plant troubleshooting and optimisation, to operations planning or advanced control. The scope for overseas assignments is similarly diverse for both technical and supervisory experiences owing to the large number of countries in which we operate refining and chemical facilities.
You will be in constant contact with a large variety of people, plant operators on the units or technology specialists. A job in Manufacturing & Distribution places you at the hub of operations and offers the unique opportunity to combine commercial and technical operational activities from the start of your career.
Training
ExxonMobil places a high emphasis on engineering skills. Therefore technical knowledge and the ability to apply it are essential. Specific training courses held at locations around Europe, in both technical and commercial areas, coupled with exposure to the fast-paced, hands-on environment, provide an excellent platform on which to develop a successful career. Our long-established training programme is IChemE and IMechE accredited, and ExxonMobil is committed to helping you achieve chartered status within your first four years in the job.
A career with ExxonMobil provides growth and development opportunities to enable fulfilment of both your professional and personal potential in a friendly and informal work environment. Engineers are the backbone of the manufacturing process and the challenges and rewards of these roles offer professional satisfaction and personal enjoyment.
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