Base Stocks Process Specialist

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified candidate for a key technical leadership role focusing on base stocks. The successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the Oil and Gas sector. The responsibilities include providing leadership in manufacturing processes, evaluating technologies, and supporting installation and commissioning of facilities. This position requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Refining Industry.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in base stocks manufacturing.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and optimizing unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide active technical leadership within base stocks supporting ExxonMobil manufacturing.
• Evaluate, develop, and deploy base stocks technologies.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of facilities.

Skills

Process Modelling

Unit operation, troubleshooting and optimization

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Strategic thinking

Influence and change promotion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process Modelling

Job description

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. 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.

What you will do

• Provide active technical leadership within base stocks supporting ExxonMobil manufacturing opportunities
• Improve base stocks technical capabilities by mentoring, reviewing technical work, developing and delivering technical training
• Evaluate, develop, and deploy base stocks technologies to deliver value to the business
• Provide process engineering technical leadership to support ExxonMobil manufacturing sites, optimization and troubleshooting during abnormal operation
• Function as process technology technical lead for capital project development from screening studies to unit startup
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of grassroots or revamped facilities
• Lead or provide guidance on process modelling development, sustainment and development
• Collaborate with 3rd parties to develop, design, manufacture, test and deploy new technologies

Skills and Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Refining Industry
• Minimum 7 years of experience in base stocks manufacturing for the downstream oil refining industry, preferably Group II base stocks (distillation, catalytic processes including dewaxing, and deasphalting technology experience)
• Proficiency in the following areas of base stocks manufacturing
  • Unit operation, troubleshooting and optimization
  • Process Modelling
  • Base stocks properties and characteristics
  • Project development from early screening studies, through lead case selection, detailed engineering, and unit startup and commissioning
  • New technology evaluation, development, and deployment
  • Turnaround support, including reactor inspection and startup
• Able to demonstrate the following
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, especially in multi‑cultural global team
  • Strategic thinking and ability to develop creative, fit‑for‑purpose solutions to resolve operational problems
  • Ability to influence and promote change to achieve desired results with no or minimal direct authority
  • Willingness to travel internationally as needed (about 20% of time)

Your Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Application Process

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