Fired Equipment Engineer

-; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a skilled technical engineer to provide guidance for fired equipment design and operation in Kuala Lumpur. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Responsibilities include supporting optimization and reliability improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role may involve travel and interaction with global teams. Competitive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in fired equipment design in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Detailed knowledge of fired equipment design and construction.
• Direct experience working onsite in oil & gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for fired equipment design and operation.
• Support troubleshooting and monitoring for fired equipment.
• Participate in design reviews and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer engineering

Technical troubleshooting

Design compliance with API and NFPA standards

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Heat transfer design and analysis software

Job description

About us

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. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, ExxonMobil develops and applies next‑generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing needs for energy and high‑quality chemical products.

In Malaysia, we are involved in significant 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

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.

Your Benefits:

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

Application Process

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