Entry Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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• BTEC Instrument and Controls Technician supporting Projects, Maintenance, and Site Infrastructure for pilot units, labs, and other site facilities.
• Standard work schedules are 4x10 M-T, day shift with call outs and overtime during off hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Primary job location will be Baytown Technology & Engineering Complex.

Base Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Expected to perform work tasks, which are aligned with ExxonMobil core values and culture framework in accordance with company standards and best work practices.
• Expected to understand, perform, and promote Life Saving Actions and all other safety requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, reliability, and quality performance.
• Perform hands on work duties in the field and provide oversight to contractor workforce for specific craft duties.
• Perform pre-task preparations for assigned work. (e.g., procedures, permits, JLAs, tools, etc.)
• Inform First Line Supervisor (FLS) of work status changes, personnel issues, safety or quality incidents, efficiencies, etc.
• Follow close out and work turnover processes to ensure accurate feedback to customers.
• Perform administrative tasks timely and accurate, update documentation and maintenance history in SAP as applicable.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned training modules.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ongoing proficiency in all aspects of the work carried out.
• Collaborate with technical, planning, and execution teams effectively.
• Understand and utilize PSMS tools to identify opportunities for improvements.

Specific Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Project coordination and construction support if applicable
• Daily warehouse and logistics duties associated with material management and chemical inventories if applicable
• Perform electrical & instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process units, polymer applications, and lab scale equipment if applicable

Preferred Skills and Knowledge (Not Exclusive)

• 2-year associates degree/cert. in any Process or Industrial related field (e.g., Instrumentation, Electricity, Mechanical, HVAC or equivalent experience in petrochemical or research industries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, repairs, instrument calibrations, and engineering drawing revisions within electronic databases.
• Hands-on craft skills and knowledge preferred.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of electrical control equipment, process instrumentation, process analytical systems, motor controls (VFD), automated control systems (PLC), and heat tracing systems, temperature, pressure, level, flow instrument, control valves and DCS system. 
• Skilled in the use of measuring tools such as multi-meter, voltage tester, field communicator, etc.
• Experienced in complex mechanical tubing systems, rotating & fixed equipment, and custom fabrication.
• Understanding of QA/QC inspections & preventative maintenance.
• Able to use appropriate hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot, and operate equipment.
• General computer skills and understanding necessary to perform administrative tasks. Additional software knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS OneNote, SAP, AutoCAD/Desk Vault is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to read and understand P&ID's, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and plot plans
• Strong organization skills, motivated, and enjoys working in team atmosphere

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. As an intern, you may be eligible for some company benefits.

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This Operations and Mechanical (O&M) position requires pre-employment testing. After applying you will receive a pop up giving you access to the assessment. You may take the assessment at that time or utilize the instructions below to access the assessment at a time convenient for you.  Note that the assessment must be completed by the deadline in order for you to be considered for the O&M position for which you have applied.

IMPORTANT

The O&M test has been revised.  Effective December 1, 2021 ALL candidates must complete the revised assessment.  Even if you have tested within the last 365 days (passed or failed), if you tested before December 1, 2021, you must complete the revised assessment to be considered for this O&M opportunity.  Failure to complete the assessment by the deadline will result in your disqualification from consideration for this position.  The assessment is the same for all O&M requisitions.  If you have completed the assessment after December 1, 2021, your assessment results will be mapped to this requisition when you try to access the test. Test passed candidates will be screened by the hiring team and a subset invited for interview.  Note that a satisfactory result on the assessment does not guarantee an interview.   

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT BY:  Tuesday, June 9, 2026. @ 11:59 P.M. CST               

Instructions to Access the Assessment After Applying (If you missed the pop up)

• Login to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com   
• Click on View Profile (top right hand corner) and login.  
• To login you will need your email address and the password established when you created your profile.   
• Scroll down to the Jobs Applied section and click. 
• Complete the assessment for the job where indicated.
• Online Assessment Study Guide can be found here: http://corporate.exxonmobil.com/-/media/Global/Files/careers/2024-Wage-Test-Study-Guide
• Online Practice Tests can be found here: Practice Tests and Assessments | SHL 

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