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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

Position is based in Kuala Lumpur
This position is not limited to Malaysians
The Olefins Recovery team at ExxonMobil possesses decades of operational knowledge leveraging our global networks to solve the most complicated problems. We are fully engaged in the energy transition with plans to build world scale hydrogen plants to decarbonize facilities. We are also engaged in a variety of sustainability areas and recently started up our first large-scale advanced recycling facility with plans for more
We are looking for a highly motivated process engineer that seeks to make an impact with us as we work to solve some of society's most challenging problems. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced engineers, scientists, project managers, and many more
As an experienced process engineer, you will be given the opportunity to solve challenging problems across process safety, reliability, profitability, and sustainability
You will leverage a strong technology foundation and provide a global fleet ExxonMobil perspective into your work products
You will also identify new opportunities and technologies to innovate while improving process efficiency
You will have opportunities to interact with peers in refining, derivative chemical units and polymer units

What you will do

Apply personnel and process safety principles in manufacturing facilities across the globe
Using fundamental chemical engineering principles, work with others to provide design knowledge for steam crackers
As required, participate in troubleshooting and development teams with other professionals to address complex technical issues
Apply fundamentals to assist sites in advanced troubleshooting and deployment of new technologies
Apply risk management for new designs, projects, and technologies
Train/mentor less experienced engineers in relevant skills
Assist operating sites with unit start-up, troubleshooting and performance evaluations
Proactively engage with various global interfaces in ExxonMobil to identify opportunities and propose innovative solutions to drive business value
Interface with key 3rd party vendors and suppliers
Some domestic and international travel to other sites within the ExxonMobil fleet
Lead deployment of fleet initiatives across ExxonMobil's facilities for profit margin improvement, energy and OPEX efficiencies

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Preferably 3-10 years (or more) of experience working in an olefins plant, refinery or similar

Your Benefits

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

Application Process

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Olefins Process Engineer