Energy Systems Analyst - Life Cycle Assessment

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What role you will play in our team

Analyze novel / emerging energy pathways through life cycle assessment (LCA), energy contribution and impact assessment, and techno-economic analysis (TEA) to provide strategic guidance and / or inform technology development goals

Work collaboratively across global, cross-disciplinary and commercial teams, and with third parties (academia, industry) to drive informed analysis of technologies and policies required for system-level decarbonization

Serve as a key LCA / TEA / energy systems expert in interdisciplinary teams and identify optimal technology pathways through rigorous Carbon Intensity (CI) and / or cost-of-abatement analysis

Engage with external technical community to develop and utilize robust methodologies that drive clarity in system-level decarbonization analyses

What you will do

Develop and utilize technical expertise in one (or more) of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA), Cost of Abatement or Carbon Intensity (CI) calculations, analysis of Carbon Credit frameworks.

Leverage background in estimating energy flows, emissions related to energy production, products manufacturing and use

Utilize preferred adjacent skills (from) : process analysis / modeling, optimization modeling, energy systems analysis, policy analysis

Build ability to stretch from process- or product-specific LCA / TEA to broader energy systems modeling, with goal to link methodologies and analysis to emerging energy technology evaluation and selection

Utilize fundamental principles and data to effectively drive internal and external dialogue and engagement on decarbonization pathways and policy

Exhibit ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and integrate diverse views / concepts

Enhance 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

About you

We are looking for someone who has a strong scientific background with the following qualifications :

Skills and Qualifications

Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Environmental Science and Engineering / Chemistry or related discipline(s) is strongly preferred

Knowledge in estimating emissions associated with energy flows, Life Cycle and Techno-economic Analysis, state-of-the-art models and approaches in one or more areas related to energy systems analysis

Ability to identify and engage leading external experts on energy modeling

Experience translating complex scientific information into digestible insights for non-experts

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders

Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral or related experience

Outstanding analytical and communication skills

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.

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Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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