Fired Equipment Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled engineer to provide technical guidance for fired equipment design, optimization, and troubleshooting. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in the Oil and Gas industry. This role includes responsibilities for design reviews and supporting projects globally, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a minimum score of 60%.
• 5+ years of experience in fired equipment design in Oil and Gas.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and safety criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on fired equipment design and optimization.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and evaluations.
• Support turnaround and shutdown activities at various sites.

Skills

Heat transfer engineering

Fired equipment design

Troubleshooting

Thermal analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Heat transfer design and analysis software

Job description

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

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.

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

Application Process

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