Air Emissions Engineer

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invites applications for an Advanced Air Emissions Engineer role. You will provide technical support on air emissions data, optimize control strategies, and evaluate new measurement technologies across global operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on engagement with plants, collaboration with international teams, and mentoring engineers. A strong background in environmental engineering and air emissions is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of air emissions estimates, monitoring or control tech experience in oil/gas.
• Experience with air emissions control tech (flare, SCR, scrubbers, ESP).
• Strong English communication, written and spoken.
• Hands-on with plant operators and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level technical support to operating assets, analyzing air emissions data and optimizing control strategies.
• Support evaluation, piloting and rollout of air emissions measurement technologies.
• Contribute to design, engineering and commissioning of projects with emissions-reduction scope.
• Develop knowledge of air emissions technology fundamentals.
• Develop tools for estimating and measuring air emissions across ExxonMobil operations.
• Provide troubleshooting and operating guidance for air emissions control tech at facilities.
• Collaborate with global teams to deploy emissions estimating and control technologies.
• Mentor engineers on air-related initiatives.
• Travel to operating sites and international sites as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English fluency

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Hands-on experience

Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

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 Do

• Provide intermediate‑level technical support to operating assets, including analyzing air emissions data, optimizing control strategies, and troubleshooting equipment under guidance from expert


• Support the evaluation, piloting, and rollout of new or improved air emissions measurement, monitoring, and reduction technologies


• Contribute to the development, design, engineering, and commissioning of projects, providing air emissions engineering support for both general projects and those with emissions reduction technology scope\\


• Develop strong working knowledge of technology and engineering fundamentals for air emissions


• Develop guidance and tools for estimating and measuring air emissions from sources across ExxonMobil global operations.


• Provide troubleshooting and operating guidance for air emissions control technology at Oil and Gas and Petrochemical facilities.


• Develop strategies for the selection of air emissions and control technology for projects that meet economic, regulatory, and sustainability targets.


• Collaborate with other global technology experts and project teams to evaluate, develop, and deploy air emissions estimating, measurement, and control technologies.


• Proactive collaboration and contribution to assigned teams including technical guidance and mentoring to engineers working on air-related initiatives.


• Visits to operating sites and other international travel as required, not limited to support operations, project execution and stakeholder engagements.

This role is expected to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (operations, SHE, projects) & external parties (vendors, consultants) and assist in developing less experienced engineers through knowledge sharing & peer coaching. The Air Emissions Engineer - Advanced will begin demonstrating leadership behaviors, including facilitating less‑complex technical efforts, influencing peers, and contributing to technical decisions. The Air Emissions Engineer - Advanced engineer has regional impact, supports multiple assets, and begins contributing beyond site‑level issues. The role represents the transition from a developing engineer to an emerging technical leader, while receiving guidance from the Air Emissions Engineer - Expert.

What Role You Will Play In The Team

• You will be part of our exciting and rapidly expanding Kuala Lumpur Environmental team working and collaborating on a global scale providing advanced technical support to ExxonMobil global operations.


• As an experienced Advanced Air Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise to support across our global operations including new projects, focusing on air emissions estimating, monitoring and air control technologies.

About You

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent


• Minimum of 5 – 10+ years of experience in developing air emissions estimates, monitoring and/or air controls technologies experience in the oil and gas or petroleum industry is an asset.


• Demonstrated experience in operating, designing, and/or troubleshooting air emissions control technology which may include Flare, Selective Catalytic Reduction, Wet Gas Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators.


• Demonstrated knowledge in estimation and measurement of air emissions, and monitoring programs/technology such as CEMS, PEMS, OGI


• Hands‑on experience working directly with plant operators and site teams


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate, identify root causes and implement practical, data‑driven solutions to solve complex problems and implement improvements.


• Fluency in English is required both written and communication skill.


• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to support multi‑cultural global teams, including participation in early morning and evening virtual meetings.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Job Group

Process Engineering

Functional Skills

Your Benefits

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

Application Process

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and you can find out more about our hiring process here.

We thank you for your interest in ExxonMobil.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.

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