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ExxonMobil in Malaysia

In Malaysia, we host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil's Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses worldwide. In the upstream, we have interests in two Production Sharing Contracts with PETRONAS, while in the Product Solutions business, we supply a portfolio of specialty chemical products to the marketplace.

What role you will play in the team

Responsibilities for this position are to provide technical guidance for fired equipment (fired heaters, boilers/HRSGs, flares, thermal oxidizers) design, operation, troubleshooting, optimization, monitoring and reliability improvements across the global fleet for ExxonMobil businesses. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and will work very closely with our global teams.This position may include domestic and international travel to support projects and producing/manufacturing facilities.

What you will do

Provide technical guidance and perform thermal analysis for fired equipment
Support design, operation, troubleshooting, optimization, monitoring and reliability improvements for fired equipment
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, vendor qualification, and vendor bid evaluations
Participate in Turnaround or Shut-down support at a site

Provide technical guidance and perform thermal analysis for fired equipment
Support design, operation, troubleshooting, optimization, monitoring and reliability improvements for fired equipment
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, vendor qualification, and vendor bid evaluations
Participate in Turnaround or Shut-down support at a site

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from recognized university and score 60% and above (equivalent CGPA).
Minimum 5 years experience in responsible roles in Fired Equipment design in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Broad and extensive knowledge of industry fired equipment design standards, specifications, codes and appropriate safety criteria. Including API and NFPA.
Multiple prior assignments that provide a variety of exposure to global oil & gas operations
Detailed knowledge of fired equipment design and construction
Experience with heat transfer design and analysis software for fired equipment
Strong analytical and heat transfer engineering skills
Strong technical skills in design and troubleshooting of fired equipment
Combustion design, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and environmental emissions
Burner management systems and control systems for fired equipment
Materials for tubes, supports & refractories
Experience with project support, engineering surveillance & shop inspections
Worked as lead fired equipment engineer on capital projects
Direct experience working onsite in oil & gas facilities, field engineering and construction

Preferred Qualifications/Experiences

Good understanding of plant operations and priorities
Experience with field troubleshooting
Experience supporting equipment in an operating environment
Vendor knowledge and industry contacts
Participated in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, vendor qualification, and vendor bid evaluations as requested. Experience in coordinating & leading these reviews.
Tangible breadth of experience in multiple technical disciplines, in addition to depth of knowledge in fired equipment
Preference is to have experience with the different types of fired equipment but a detail knowledge of every type of fired equipment is not necessary.

Your Benefits:

We are committed to providing benefits that are competitive and support the needs of our employees.

Application Process

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Fired Equipment Engineer