I`m ExxonMobil
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I`m ExxonMobil
I’m ExxonMobil Graduate Careers & Placement Opportunities 313121_A5Brochure_Final_v2.indd 1 MASTER SIGN OFF Job No. 313121 Proof No. 4 AW Size: A5 Date: 12.10.11 CDM 16/05/2012 18:25 Media: Wiro Bound CW Operator: RH AD Stored: MacStore/Exxon/Print CDs AH Client Introduction ExxonMobil’s UK operations form part of the world’s leading petroleum and petrochemical company. We’re also part of a global business that is worth more than a staggering £218 billion by market capitalisation – which means that we’re the second most valuable company in the world. Does that mean that we can offer an incredible array of graduate opportunities? Undoubtedly. Does that mean that we have the wealth of resources to underpin your personal and professional development? Absolutely. Instead, you’ll be working on live projects, taking on unusual levels of responsibility for a graduate. And you’ll be following a career path that is unique to you – and powered by you. It will be an intense couple of years for certain, but the opportunities that will unfold in our global business will make it extremely worthwhile. So, are you ready to be ExxonMobil? Take a closer look at our business and the schemes we offer... Exxon Mobil Corporation Does that mean that graduates become lost in a big, faceless corporate machine? Definitely not. • World energy leader for over a century People matter at ExxonMobil. They are ExxonMobil. Their needs and those of the business are inextricably linked. And each and every one of our people plays their part in helping us take on the world’s toughest energy challenges – meeting the needs of a growing population while reducing greenhouse emissions and minimising the impact on the environment. • 10 separate companies in upstream, downstream and chemicals There are no easy solutions to the challenge, but whatever your role at ExxonMobil, you’ll be helping to find them. It will mean being full-on right from the start. You’ll be training but you won’t have a trainee tag. • Largest oil refinery in the UK • Esso, Exxon & Mobil brands • Operations from China to Canada ExxonMobil in the UK • Interests in c.50 offshore oil and gas fields • One million retail customers a day 1 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Contents Introduction 1 15 About 3 ExxonMobil Marketing & Commercial (Fuels 5 Retail Marketing) Locations 9 Marketing & Commercial Lubricants & Specialities 25 Human Resources 27 Placements 17 29 Campus Ambassadors Gas & 19 Power 11 Marketing 31 21 Our Culture Information Refining Technology 32 CSR & Chemicals Applicaton Marketing & 23 &Process Selection Commercial, Graduate Opportunties Aviation (Fuels Marketing) 13 Finance 33 5 Gr Op About ExxonMobil Exxon Mobil Corporation is the world’s leading publicly traded petroleum and natural gas company. The corporation has been a leader in the energy business since the beginnings of the industry itself. Headquartered in Texas, it now has more than 80,000 employees in 77 countries and business interests across the globe. It was created by the merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999. In the UK, we’re known for our consumer brands, Esso and Mobil. For over a century, customers around the world have come to respect and rely on Esso-branded fuels, services and lubricants for their personal and business needs. Mobil is recognised in the UK for its advanced technology in lubricants and, renowned for its performance and innovation, is marketed globally. In addition, many of our businesses – such as Aviation, Chemicals, Marine, Basestocks and Specialties – market their products under the ExxonMobil brand. energy from natural gas and coal to nuclear and renewables. But whatever the source, we will need technology to help us use it as efficiently and cleanly as possible. An ca Yo en ov That’s why we continue to invest billions every year in new energy development and technologies. In 2010, we invested over £334m in our UK upstream, downstream and chemical operations. In fact, since our first exploration activities in 1964, we have invested over £32.2 billion at today’s prices in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry. But not only are we investing in the global energy industry and the UK economy, we are investing heavily in new talent. Talented people like you. Behind these well-known consumer brands lies an outstanding record as a technological innovator and a major investor in the future of energy. Powering our homes and businesses will take more than just oil. We’ll need to tap into every practical source of Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 3 Key Facts • UK main office in Leatherhead, Surrey • Operations in Fawley, Southampton (England), Fife (Scotland) and Newport (Wales) • 7,500 UK employees and 2,000 contractors • We produce over 1.6 million tonnes of chemical products p.a. • 910 Esso-branded service stations 4 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Wh the sid wil Re wit op ski kn yo em an Yo pe wo tru kn mo We lea ran pro yo ou 9 Gradua managing the operations of 11 Esso petrol stations to ensure our sites stay safe, controlled and profitable. “ “I’m ExxonMobil, working on unconventional hydrocarbons, on a European regional scale. “ Andy Lightfoot, Exploration Geoscientist MGeol Geological Sciences, University of Leeds MSc Petroleum Geoscience, Imperial College London “ I’m ExxonMobil, Worldwide Locations 1 Nadiya Amlani Territory Manager BSc International Business Management, Aston University 7 2 3 4 8 9 12 6 Functional headquarters 5 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 313121_A5Brochure_Final_v2.indd 4-7 2 3 Oil and gas production off Eastern Canada Industry-leading refining and petrochemical complexes along the Gulf Coast D 10 5 At ExxonMobil we take on the toughest energy challenges – wherever in the world they lie, which is why our expertise spans the globe. A: Fife B: Leatherhead C: Fawley D: Dublin 5 Regional Offices Major producer of Canada’s vast oil-sands reserves through Imperial Oil affiliate A 11 World headquarters 1 In the UK & Ireland, we have both global and local customers, ranging from major airlines to the million motorists a day who visit our service stations.These are our principal UK & Ireland locations: 4 5 6 Gulf of Mexico deepwater exploration and production Global Service Centers in South America More than 30 deepwater discoveries off West Africa, with major development underway B C 7 8 9 Oil production and processing in the Caspian Sea region Liquefied natural gas production and export sales in Qatar Lube oil blending and sales in China 10 11 12 Australia’s largest integrated oil company A leading oil producer in Malaysia A word-class refining and petrochemical complex in Singapore Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 8 16/05/2012 18:26 Worldwide Locations 1 7 2 3 4 8 9 11 World headquarters 12 6 Functional headquarters 5 Regional Offices 10 5 1 2 3 Major producer of Canada’s vast oil-sands reserves through Imperial Oil affiliate Oil and gas production off Eastern Canada Industry-leading refining and petrochemical complexes along the Gulf Coast 4 5 6 Gulf of Mexico deepwater exploration and production Global Service Centers in South America More than 30 deepwater discoveries off West Africa, with major development underway 7 8 9 Oil production and processing in the Caspian Sea region Liquefied natural gas production and export sales in Qatar Lube oil blending and sales in China 10 11 12 Australia’s largest integrated oil company A leading oil producer in Malaysia A word-class refining and petrochemical complex in Singapore managing the operations of 11 Esso petrol stations to ensure our sites stay safe, controlled and profitable. “ “I’m ExxonMobil, working on unconventional hydrocarbons, on a European regional scale. “ Andy Lightfoot, Exploration Geoscientist MGeol Geological Sciences, University of Leeds MSc Petroleum Geoscience, Imperial College London “ I’m ExxonMobil, Worldwide Locations 1 Nadiya Amlani Territory Manager BSc International Business Management, Aston University 7 2 3 4 8 9 12 6 Functional headquarters 5 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 313121_A5Brochure_Final_v2.indd 4-7 2 3 Oil and gas production off Eastern Canada Industry-leading refining and petrochemical complexes along the Gulf Coast D 10 5 At ExxonMobil we take on the toughest energy challenges – wherever in the world they lie, which is why our expertise spans the globe. A: Fife B: Leatherhead C: Fawley D: Dublin 5 Regional Offices Major producer of Canada’s vast oil-sands reserves through Imperial Oil affiliate A 11 World headquarters 1 In the UK & Ireland, we have both global and local customers, ranging from major airlines to the million motorists a day who visit our service stations.These are our principal UK & Ireland locations: 4 5 6 Gulf of Mexico deepwater exploration and production Global Service Centers in South America More than 30 deepwater discoveries off West Africa, with major development underway B C 7 8 9 Oil production and processing in the Caspian Sea region Liquefied natural gas production and export sales in Qatar Lube oil blending and sales in China 10 11 12 Australia’s largest integrated oil company A leading oil producer in Malaysia A word-class refining and petrochemical complex in Singapore Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 8 16/05/2012 18:26 Graduate Opportunties Any big company can offer you a career. We’re offering more than that. Your contribution will matter to the energy industry and communities all over the world. So you’ll matter to us. Whether your strengths lie on the technical or commercial sides of our business, every day will be intellectually challenging. Responsibility will be immediate, with job rotations giving you the opportunity to test and develop your skills, and constantly add to your knowledge base. We’ll encourage you to take the initiative. You’ll be empowered to think independently and expected to articulate your ideas. You’ll be given every chance to perform as an individual, but you won’t be alone. ExxonMobil offers a truly integrated workplace. Everyone knows their own jobs, but we achieve more when we work together. We pride ourselves on our strong leadership and supportive culture. A range of training and development programmes will be provided to equip you with the skills to become one of our future leaders. You’ll have a buddy for guidance as you find your feet, and you’ll constantly find yourself learning from experts in their fields. At the end of your two-year graduate scheme, a whole host of options will become available. Just because you join us in one area doesn’t mean you can’t make the transition to another part of the business. For instance, engineers aren’t pigeon-holed into engineering roles – many have embarked on successful careers in business functions. And since we have operations in 77 countries, the prospects for international projects are outstanding. So, are you a well-rounded individual who can combine academic achievement with plenty of interests outside the classroom? Do you embrace a new challenge and then look for the next one? Are you enthused and inspired by the thought of working in the energy industry? Do you love coming up with new ideas and sharing them with others? Then become ExxonMobil – our present and our long-term future. 9 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Key Facts • Job rotations • Functional training programmes • Extensive on-the-job training • Regular reviews • Individually tailored development plan • Support to pursue professional qualifications • Study for Chartered status where appropriate Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 10 As a graduate engineer, you’ll be joining a highly focused and highly skilled team. A network of mentors and experienced engineers will ensure that you settle smoothly and quickly into your job, giving you support and advice when required. Engineers are the backbone of our manufacturing process, and you’ll be involved in decision-making from the start, as you take on a constant flow of challenges that are as satisfying as they are stretching. You could find yourself working on a major capital project to increase unit capacity or reliability, or implementing new initiatives to improve site safety. Alternatively, you could be providing technical support as part of a team on a unit ensuring on-grade production meets market demand. As you progress, you could become involved in project development and commissioning, plant troubleshooting and operations planning. Since we operate refining and chemical facilities in a large number of countries, there will also be plenty of scope for overseas assignments in either a technical or supervisory role. Great emphasis will be placed on building your technical knowledge and engineering skills – and your ability to apply them in practical situations. Technical and commercial training courses held at locations in Europe, coupled with on-the-job experience in our fast-paced, hands-on environment, will provide a solid platform for career development. Our training programme is IChemE and IMechE accredited and our aim is to help you achieve Chartered status within four years. leading cost estimates for projects worth up to £38m. Dawn Logan, Cost & Schedule Engineer “ Refining & Chemicals “I’m ExxonMobil, BEng, Chemical Engineering; MSc Applied Process Control, Newcastle University The Esso refinery at Fawley • Processes 15 million tonnes of crude oil p.a. • Manufactures over 850,000 tonnes of petrochemical products p.a. ExxonMobil Chemical’s Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) • One of the largest and most modern ethylene plants in Europe • Produces over 800,000 tonnes of ethylene p.a. Supply and Distribution • Based at the Esso refinery • Manages the integrated pipeline and terminal network 11 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland “I lead cost estimates for major capital projects with a value between £6m and £38m, as well as supporting estimates for projects worth up to £102m. It’s exactly the kind of responsibility I was promised. I’ve had training in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Holland, arranged face-to-face meetings in Holland and France, and visited oil refining sites in Italy, France and Holland. What attracted me to ExxonMobil was the vast array of technical and management careers; now I’m keen to get an insight into the whole project lifecycle and move into a supervisory role.” Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 12 “I’m ExxonMobil, managing the sale of fuel to airlines across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. “ Cecile Uwagba, Commercial Aviation Sales Representative Marketing & Commercial, Aviation (Fuels Marketing) ExxonMobil Aviation is one of the world’s largest marketers of aviation fuel, providing solutions to a variety of customers ranging from international airlines to armed forces, private jets and local flying clubs. As a graduate, you’ll be part of a multicultural team supporting our global commercial sales business. “My prime objective is to maintain the profitability of regional airports in France and Germany where we provide aeroplane fuelling services. One of the best things about ExxonMobil is the responsibility given to graduates. When I came on board, I found myself managing the sale of jet fuel to a portfolio of 30 airlines, from dealing with an initial price request to closing the contract. During my time here, I’ve worked in two different roles, travelled to five countries and enjoyed incredible training, challenges and mentorship. My current role has real impact and leads to tangible results – which is why it’s so rewarding.” 13 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond MEng Electronic Engineering, Nottingham University Aviation offers a broad spectrum of roles from Sales & Marketing to Business Analysis, e-Commerce and Operations. Your first role could be in Sales, working with your own portfolio of airline customers, or as a Business Analyst leading business improvement projects. Whether your assignments focus on sales or analysis, you’ll be interacting with our other global businesses to broaden your commercial skills, technical knowledge and understanding of the corporation in preparation for future assignments. ExxonMobil Aviation As a global business, we need numerate graduates who are fluent in English and ideally at least one other European language. • Presence at 456 airports worldwide • Headquartered in Brussels • Main UK office in Leatherhead • Markets aviation fuel in 48 countries • Refuels over 3,000 aircraft a day Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 14 “ I’m ExxonMobil, Marketing & Commercial, Retail (Fuels Marketing) Your first operational role will be Territory Manager, which could be anywhere in the country. You’ll be working from a home office, but you will have all the support of a large, diverse and experienced team. The role of Territory Manager involves managing the day-to-day sales and marketing operations of a number of retail outlets and leading your own team of store managers. A comprehensive and professional training programme comprising internal and external courses will equip you with the skills and knowledge to really make a difference to our business and customers. Progression is usually into a Business Analysis role, although virtual roles – based in the UK but working with our European affiliates – are also available to broaden your experience. Longer term, a move into Gas & Power Marketing could be an option. BSc Biology, University of Leicester Esso • One of the largest petrol retailers in the UK • The first to sell unleaded petrol • The first oil company to sell lead replacement petrol • The industry leader in making ultra low sulphur diesel and petrol available nationwide 15 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond We are one of the largest petrol retailers in the UK, serving around one million customers every day, 365 days of the year through our network of around 910 Esso-branded service stations. Our award-winning convenience store format On the Run continues to provide a platform for new and exciting customer offers. There are now over 100 On the Run stores in the UK & Ireland, and we have numerous projects underway to improve our operations. Nick Powell, Marketing Support Manager, UK & Ireland - Company Operated Retail Stores (CORS) “ taking responsibility for the operational requirements of the Esso fuel chain. “The ROC chain is a subsidiary company of ExxonMobil with around 380 fuel sites, 4,000 staff and £multi-billion turnover. As a member of the leadership team, I look after all the chain’s operational needs. That means everything from setting an annual budget worth hundreds of millions of pounds, to managing contracts and relationships with our vendors. I’m given projects to work on that help to save money and improve efficiency. The role frequently takes me to Ireland and Brussels and recently, I’ve been to Norway.” Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 16 “I’m ExxonMobil, managing the lubricant needs of blue chip clients across the UK. Chemical Engineering MEng, Imperial College London “The great part of my job is that it allows me to apply my technical degree to a very commercial role. Before taking on my current job in sales, I had a marketing role that took me right across Europe. It was a lot of responsibility, managing a large budget and a team of marketing agency staff. In my current sales role, I hold a portfolio of nationwide industrial accounts spanning the power generation and oil and gas sectors, companies to whom our lubricant products keep their business going, as well as the partial energy supply to the country. At ExxonMobil, there’s always lots going on across departments and countries – you really do have the opportunity to go into varied roles.” 17 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland “ Rakesh Vyas, Territory Manager, Lubricants & Specialities Marketing & Commercial, Lubricants & Specialities ExxonMobil Lubricants is the world’s leading supplier of lubricant products and services for a diversity of clients – from motorists wanting a litre of petrol for their cars to industrial giants needing thousands of litres of lubricants for their manufacturing equipment. We supply a wide variety of high-quality lubricants for all applications, that have energy saving, long-life and low-emission characteristics. These include synthetic oils such as Mobil 1. As part of a global, integrated operation, you’ll be responsible for our business in the UK, Ireland and Benelux. This will include sales, marketing and technical support across retail, local, national and strategic global accounts. After initial induction and training, you could be providing support in sales, field engineering, marketing or business development. Prove yourself, and you can expect to be taking on direct responsibility for a select portfolio of customers from both a technical and commercial perspective, ensuring their needs are fully met. As you progress, you can look forward to a variety of rewarding and challenging projects, which will allow you to show your strengths and gain new experiences, both in the UK and internationally. ExxonMobil Lubricants offers careers including: • • • • • • • Sales Marketing Technical Support Strategic Planning Business Analysis Manufacturing Supply & Distribution Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 18 “I’m ExxonMobil, Gas & Power Marketing As a graduate, you can expect demanding work assignments and real responsibility within a part of our business characterised for its size, complexity and value. From day one, you’ll be working in a truly international environment. Regular job rotations will ensure that you have exposure to different business segments, enabling you to build a raft of technical leadership skills. Typically, you could be forecasting future demand for gas, or negotiating £multi-million sales or service contracts. As you progress, you’ll be constantly presented with new opportunities and learning experiences. All the time, you’ll receive tailored training to support your development at a variety of locations, allowing you to network with your global peers. Chris Wright, Europe Business Unit Co-ordinator MEng Chemical Engineering, Newcastle University Most graduates in Gas & Power Marketing have an engineering or physical sciences degree. Global mobility and strong leadership and interpersonal skills are important – foreign language skills would be useful. ExxonMobil • The world’s largest non-government producer and marketer of equity gas • Total sales of over 110 billion cubic metres of gas a year • Gas marketing operations in 25 countries, on five continents • European head office in Leatherhead • Offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Russia 19 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond We sell our gas and power primarily to other energy companies, distribution companies and large industrial consumers. Contracts have a high monetary value and can involve lengthy and detailed negotiations with counterparties. “ co-ordinating a company plan worth £10.9 billion in revenue. “It’s my job to support the Vice President and management team for Gas and Power Marketing in Europe, the Caspian region and Russia. That means co-ordinating the company plan for around 6 billion cubic feet a day of gas sales which, in 2010, brought in £10.9 billion of revenue, I also coordinate 4 offices, 160 staff and £128 million of operating cost. If you want a long-term career as part of an exciting, international community, ExxonMobil offers it. I’ve spent two years as an expatriate in Qatar, performed a safety audit at our Eastern Asia offices and travelled to our Houston HQ on several occasions.” Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 20 “I’m ExxonMobil, deploying new computing assets to the global working population. “ Information Technology Working closely with our upstream, downstream, corporate and chemical businesses, Information Technology designs, implements and supports ExxonMobil’s IT systems. These systems are used for everything from oil and gas exploration to processing sales at our service stations. Preet Sagoo, Leatherhead LINKS Scheduler Politics & Law, University of Manchester 21 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond “I ensure that all users in the UK & Ireland are successfully migrated to the new computing environment at ExxonMobil. In my previous role, I represented the UK at meetings in Brussels and Hamburg, serving as the key support contact for our Home Office users. In an era of globalisation, I was very keen to work for a company prominent on the international stage that could offer me the opportunity of working abroad. Luckily for me, companies don’t come much more international than ExxonMobil! The fact that I get to work for a company at the forefront of solving one of our generation’s biggest challenges is a huge bonus.” We are committed to developing you into an IT manager or senior technical professional. As a global organisation, we can guarantee that your career path will be challenging and varied, with responsibility from day one. IT is all about addressing business needs and you’ll move through a variety of jobs, probably taking on supervisory responsibilities within five years. You don’t need to be a technical expert to join us, as we will provide all the necessary training. We’ll invest time in equipping you with a mix of technical, business, project management and personal skills, as well as increasing your understanding of how IT improves business performance. We look for an international outlook, business acumen, a flair for leadership and the ability to manage projects to achieve business goals. Opportunities in Information Technology include: • Service Delivery (supporting business users) • Application Development & Support • Infrastructure Development & Support • Project Management (delivering new applications and technologies to the business) Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 22 “I’m ExxonMobil, “ providing the business with financial insight. Finance Top-calibre graduates joining us as Financial, Business or Operations Analysts follow a development plan to become our future financial leaders. Early assignments give exposure to global operations and a variety of businesses. Activities can include analysing and reporting financial results; co-ordinating financial and operating forecasts; designing and evaluating financial control systems; improving financial and accounting processes; or providing broad financial support to internal organisations. Through these activities, you will actively contribute to business decisions. If you perform in these initial assignments and continue to make progress, you can look forward to plenty of domestic and international opportunities offering significant management responsibility. Finance, University of Strathclyde; MBA, University of Miami Key Facts • Job rotations – 2/3 assignments in 4/5 years • Opportunities across business analysis, financial reporting, accounting and financial controls • Exposure to our upstream, downstream and global services business lines • Full support to gain CIMA qualification 23 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond As a business we are financially strong, yet we face a variety of challenges related to financing and financing operations across the world. Our financial managers continually seek innovative solutions to these challenges, optimising an ongoing investment in leading-edge technology and financial systems. Ralph Anderson, Black Sea Exploration Analyst, Controller “I’ve had two roles so far, both as Controllers. In the first I supported IT, while in my current role I support Exploration. Both have involved offering the company the sort of financial insights that enable them to make good decisions. I know that ExxonMobil is going to provide fantastic opportunities for progression throughout my career. They offer first-class training, support for gaining professional qualifications and opportunities for moving abroad. Best of all, they provide real career security. The world will always need energy, and Exxon will be at the forefront of its provision for my lifetime at least.” Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 24 “I’m ExxonMobil, bringing to the UK a global project to roll out a new employee data system. “ Human Resources Human Resources’ mission is to create competitive advantage through people. It delivers the HR strategies and related initiatives, policies and programmes that ensure the long-term success of our business. Rachael Hay, Business Services Site HR Adviser BA Business Studies, Northumbria University 25 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Your first role could be as a recruitment adviser, co-ordinating our graduate/student recruitment programmes and working with business line managers to find the right talent. Alternatively, you might take on an analytical role, helping HR management to deliver a cost-effective and valued service to business line customers. Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond “The system will give employees control over their personal data, enabling updates to be made in real time, 24/7. The project has been a great learning experience for me and I have enjoyed working with colleagues across the globe. My first role was in Recruitment. My team was based in Prague and I was fortunate to have regular trips, which helped me to get to know them better. I was involved in everything from researching different methods to advertise our vacancies to developing promotional materials. Now I’m an HR generalist, advising internal clients on employee issues, facilitating training and getting involved in ad hoc projects. I love the variety.” HR is divided into Business Line HR, a strategic business working hand-in-hand with business line managers; and Services HR, which executes and enhances core HR processes that are essential to the business such as recruitment, compensation and benefits, policy development and vendor management. If you have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, plus the willingness to learn, we’ll support your development with HR-specific training modules and full mentoring from a network of HR colleagues who will encourage you to develop your expertise. HR activities include: • Implementing HR strategies • Delivering organisational change • Creating a productive working environment • Staying abreast of legislative developments • Keeping up-to-date with good market practices Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 26 Placements To be eligible for our placement schemes, you’ll be expecting a 2:1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant degree discipline – please go to www.exxonmobil.com/ukrecruitment for details. You must also have the right to work in the UK on a full-time basis for the duration of your chosen placement. One-year Placements Typically, one-year placements are offered in marketing and Commercial, Finance, Technical and Business Intelligence, Technical, Marine Operations and Community Affairs. Check our website for eligibility criteria as it differs across placements. Summer Placements We offer summer placements in Refining & Chemicals, Gas & Power Marketing and HR. Check our website for more details including eligibility. “I’m ExxonMobil, ensuring the safe running of equipment at our Fawley refinery. “ ExxonMobil offers both one-year placements and 8-week summer placements, both schemes run from July each year. As well as great work experience, a placement will give you an early and invaluable insight into our business and culture. It will also give you the chance to find out at first hand whether a career at ExxonMobil is right for you. You’ll do real work that makes a telling contribution to the business, backed up by high-quality training to develop your technical and personal skills and get the most out of the experience. Scott McNeil, Distillation Inspection Engineer (Industrial Placement Student) Key Facts MEng Mechanical Engineering, University of Strathclyde • Real job with real responsibilities from day one • Training ranging from IT, project management, interview skills, presentation skills, assessment centre training to job-specific training and team building • Opportunity to apply for a graduate position if recommended by your supervisor • Benefits including two weeks’ paid accommodation at the start of your placement 27 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 28 “I’m ExxonMobil, “ “As Campus Ambassador, you’re the link between your university and ExxonMobil. The role gives you great opportunities to show off your organisational skills and meet ExxonMobil employees, some of whom could end up being your colleagues one day. Being Campus Ambassador helped me secure an Industrial Placement Student role at Fawley refinery – and subsequently a permanent role on the graduate development programme. The placement was invaluable. It gave me a shot at showing the company that I could really apply the knowledge gained at university. But above all, being Campus Ambassador is great fun.” Rory Blyth, Process Analyst BEng Chemical Engineering with Energy Engineering; MSc Sustainability Engineering, Heriot-Watt University The Campus Ambassadors can elect to take on the outdoor physical challenges or gather indoors for the challenging brain teasers! 29 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Campus Ambassador As a major graduate recruiter, we have always looked at innovative ways to forge strong links with student communities. Campus Ambassadors are undergraduates, usually in their third year or higher, who act as a go-between for the ExxonMobil recruitment team and students at their respective universities. Campus Ambassadors are expected to show commitment and effort, but they get a lot back in return. The role involves promoting ExxonMobil across campus. This could mean pitching a presentation for sponsorship, planning and hosting a networking dinner, or organising a team for the ExxonMobil Engineering Challenge (EMEC) – see page 31. We run regular Campus Ambassador Workshops at which we get feedback from Campus Ambassadors on how best to get our name across on campus, and it’s also an opportunity for them to learn from each other. Campus Ambassadors are expected to have direct involvement or strong links with their course student society – for example, in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. They are adept at organising and building relationships, balancing a fun outlook on life with a serious take on career development. If your university doesn’t have a Campus Ambassador and you would like to develop a relationship with us, why not put yourself forward? Just visit www.exxonmobil.com/ukrecruitment Photography Pro-Digital-Brian Richmond applying my knowledge at the company after being Campus Ambassador. Key Facts • Bridge between ExxonMobil and university communities • Opportunity to network with like-minded people • Opens the door to opportunities at ExxonMobil • Enhances CV and long-term prospects Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 30 Our Culture CSR Energy is the world’s most precious resource. As the industry leader in virtually every aspect of the energy and petrochemical business, we take our responsibilities to the planet extremely seriously. We are incredibly professional in every area of our operations. innovate at every turn. They take new challenges in their stride. They’re prepared to stand up and be counted. And they’re never slow in coming forward. But they’re also friendly and approachable, ready to support their colleagues whenever help is needed. Safety isn’t just a priority here…it’s an integral part of our company culture. It’s a foundation principle and our track record is a cornerstone of our Corporation’s success. We work hard, but we also know how to unwind and have fun. Graduates regularly get together at all our sites for planned and impromptu social events. As a company, we also run the ExxonMobil Engineering Challenge (EMEC) for the more go-getting Chemical and Mechanical Engineering undergraduates. In three days of stimulating mental challenges and sporting adventures, students are pitted against their fellow peers. It’s then up to them to demonstrate their skills in leadership, teamwork and facing up to challenges – while having an amazing time. There are also some great prizes to be won. At ExxonMobil, we operate in a ‘results focused’ business, but how we achieve the results is as important as the results themselves. We care about people, and our priority will always be to keep ourselves, our co-workers and our families safe. Our people are totally dedicated to their jobs and our business. They’re highly driven. They embrace responsibility. They’re prepared to 31 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland ExxonMobil takes its corporate social responsibilities seriously and has a long-standing tradition of investing in the community. As a science and knowledge-based company, the primary focus of our education programme is supporting and improving mathematics, science and engineering education. Our volunteering programme has been enthusiastically supported for many years by our employees. We provide grants to charities and community organisations where our employees and their families serve as volunteers. Key Facts • In 2010, Exxon Mobil Corporation provided a combined £127m in contributions to communities worldwide • In the UK last year we invested over £1.8m on community projects and initiatives • The corporation has its own philanthropic arm – the ExxonMobil Foundation ExxonMobil has a long history of community work – much of it aimed at improving the local environment, maximising energy efficiency and managing waste through recycling. By investing in the neighbourhoods where we operate and by creating jobs, we are helping to develop prosperous, stable communities that are not only good places in which to do business, but also good places for our employees, their families and our neighbours to live. Safety is the top priority in all our operations and this ethos is carried over into our community activities. Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 32 Application & Selection Process Whether you’re seeking a stimulating graduate opportunity or a one year or summer placement to get a head start in your career, take a more detailed look at what ExxonMobil has to offer. Go to www.exxonmobil.com/ukrecruitment to find out more about our vacancies and application process, or scan the QR code below with your smart phone. Our selection process is designed to ensure that you gain enough insight into our business to make an informed decision about joining ExxonMobil, and for us to select high-calibre people who meet our requirements. You’ll soon be embarking on a non-stop stream of professional challenges. • Relocation package including £2,500 allowance in your first month’s salary • Optional entry to the ExxonMobil Share Scheme • High quality pension scheme with pension benefits based on final salary at retirement with investment risk borne by company not employee • Private healthcare • 33 days’ holiday including public holidays You’ll also enjoy a highly competitive package which includes: • Competitive starting salary • Six monthly salary reviews for first two years • Tax free bursary upon offer acceptance Our graduate selection process comprises: • Online application form • Numeracy assessment • Application forms and competency-based questions screened by ExxonMobil • Short competency-based telephone interview • Face-to-face interview on site • Assessment centre With thanks to Siobhan King, Callum Rew, Scott McNeil and Heather May (featured in this brochure) for their help in its design and development. The Esso, Mobil and ExxonMobil companies in the UK are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity in this publication, those terms, and the terms corporation, company, our, we and its, are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. 33 Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 34 www.exxonmobil.com/ukrecruitment Graduate opportunities at ExxonMobil in the UK & Ireland 35 313121_A5Brochure_Final_v2.indd 35 16/05/2012 18:28