Distillation Process Specialist

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy innovations is seeking an experienced Distillation Specialist to join their Kuala Lumpur Technology Center. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership in Crude Distillation, mentor team members, and drive technology deployment to enhance operational efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing processes and supporting global manufacturing sites. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of energy solutions while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Refining Industry.
• Specialization in Crude and Vacuum Distillation Units.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in Crude Distillation area.
• Support installation, commissioning and startup of facilities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process Modelling / Simulation

Project Development Tools

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.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

In Malaysia, we are involved in oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products. We also host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s upstream, downstream and chemical businesses worldwide.

What role you will play in the team

ExxonMobil is a place where we believe people should think independently, take initiative, grow to their full potential, and help shape the future of energy. You will be an integral part of our process engineering team providing deep technical insights into a specific process engineering technology area (i.e. Crude Distillation Process) and provide support to ExxonMobil manufacturing facilities globally.

Currently, we have an opportunity for an experienced Distillation Specialist to join our Kuala Lumpur Technology Center team. The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, and you will be working very closely with our global process engineering team and manufacturing sites’ teams.

What you will do

If successful, your key deliverables will include:

• Provide active technical leadership in the company in the Crude Distillation area
• Improve capability of the organization in Distillation Technology by mentoring, reviewing technical work, developing and delivering technical training
• Evaluate, develop and deploy technologies within area of expertise to deliver value to the business
• Provide process engineering technical leadership and support to operating sites on unit operation, optimization and troubleshooting.
• Function as process technology technical lead for capital project development from screening phase up to unit startup
• Support installation, commissioning and startup of grassroot or revamped facilities.
• Lead or provide guidance on process modelling development, sustainment and development
• Collaborate with 3rd party to develop, design, manufacture, test and deploy technologies or equipment

About you

Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10-15 years of work experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Refining Industry
• Minimum 10 years of work specialization on Crude and Vacuum Distillation Units, Amine/Sour Water System for Downstream Oil refining industry.
• Proficient in the following areas of Distillation Units
  • Unit operation, troubleshooting and optimization
  • Process Modelling / Simulation
  • Tower/Drum Internals Selection
  • Process development and equipment design, including design of drum/tower internals
  • Project development from early screening phase, through lead case selection, detailed engineering, up to unit startup and commissioning
  • New technology evaluation, development and deployment
  • Turnaround support which includes tower/drum 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 able 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 for business reasons. Expect about 10% of time required for travel

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.

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.