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With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont, Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil’s current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.

Learn more about what we do in Beaumont here.

We are looking for Electricians at our Beaumont, Texas Refinery.  An Electrician must be able demonstrate an ability to safely install all components of instrument control and electrical systems. An Electrician must safely troubleshoot, analyze and repair components of these systems. These systems components include but are not limited to: motors, transformers, switchgear, lighting, relays, Programmable Logic Controllers, battery systems and chargers, distribution wiring and piping, instrumentation, control valves, DCS Systems, controllers, UPS Systems, and similar equipment.

• Receive daily schedule and work permits to determine activities to be performed.
• Dismantle/Troubleshoot electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts.
• Install and maintain various types of motors, motor control systems, motor operated valves, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers and transformers.
• Install and monitor performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacements.
• Install ground leads.
• Interpret blueprints, Electrical One-line drawings, Electrical Schematics and perform work by these or verbal instructions.
• Lay out, assemble, install, test, repair, and adjust electrical fixtures, apparatuses, equipment, wiring, and new services to include panels, breakers, and conduit.
• Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and complete circuits according to diagram specifications.          
• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric controls, motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on High Voltage Substations, High Voltage Transformers, Breakers, and distribution panels.
• Install and inspect various types of conduit installations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.        
• Receive training in new or changes in codes, procedures, and processes relating to the industrial electrical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 to 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Journeyman Electrician’s License, OSHA Certified to work on high voltage
• Associate of Science in Instrumentation or Electrical
• Knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions or modifications on secondary circuits.
• Identifying and mitigating job or safety hazards
• Safely isolating electrical equipment, defects in wiring, switches, motors, motor control centers, breakers, and transformers through Lock Out, Tag Out.
• Safely installing and maintaining motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Safely using hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Safely operating electronic and electrical test instruments.
• Installing grounding leads.
• Reading commercial and industrial electrical blueprints and applying NEC through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work.
• Properly installing and maintaining motors, motor operated valves, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Safely using tools and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot, repair, replace and test electrical circuits and equipment.
• Accurately diagnosing and repairing electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, motor operated valves and programmable logic controllers.

• 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.
• 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.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.

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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, August 18, 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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