Fluid Solids Process Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 284,552 - 365,853; Full time

Job summary

Exxon Mobil is seeking an experienced engineer to join our process engineering team in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on providing technical support for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and Fluid Coking (FLK) processes, requiring strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, at least 7 years of experience in relevant industries, and expertise in process simulation tools. This role also offers opportunities to work globally and tackle complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or refining industry.
• Minimum 5 years of specialization in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and/or Fluid Coking (FLK).
• Experience with technical site or unit monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Process and equipment design capabilities with simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide active Technical Leadership and mentorship.
• Support FCC and FLK process engineering.
• Lead troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors for equipment design and delivery.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Process Engineering

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen

Pro-II

KBC Petro-SIM

Job description

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. With a long history of industry leadership and cutting‑edge innovation, we are committed to addressing the dual challenge facing society today: meeting the world’s growing demand for energy while reducing environmental impacts, including the risk of climate change.

You will be an integral part of our process engineering team, supporting manufacturing facilities globally and providing deep technical insights into fluid solids technology areas including Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and Fluid Coking (FLK). Currently, we have an opportunity for an engineer with experience in Fluid Solids (FCC and/or FLK) to join our Kuala Lumpur Technology Center team. The position is based in Kuala Lumpur where 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 include:

• Provide active Technical Leadership, assisting organization in goal setting, mentorship of less experienced engineers, sharing technical and organizational knowledge, envisioning and influencing improvements and value capture
• Process modeling sustainment and deployment support
• Provide FCC and FLK process engineering and technical support to ExxonMobil and third party licensee manufacturing sites
• Provide capital projects with FCC and FLK process engineering and technical support to meet business needs and efficient use of capital
• Lead or support troubleshooting or improvement opportunities for Fluid Solids processes
• Work collaboratively with vendors and suppliers to ensure appropriate design, manufacture, testing and delivery of equipment
• Support successful installation, commissioning, and operation of grassroots or revamped facilities

About you

Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemical or refining industry
• Minimum 5 years of specialization in a fluid solids process (Fluid Catalytic Cracking, FCC and/or Fluid Coking, FLK)
• Technical site or unit experience including monitoring, troubleshooting, asset support, projects and turnarounds
• Process and equipment design experience including use of process simulation packages, such as Aspen, Pro-II, and KBC Petro-SIM
• Ability to demonstrate following:
  • Ensure health of FCC or FLK modeling and optimization tools, and identify needed changes
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledgeable in FCC or FLK reaction kinetics
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, especially in multi-cultural global team
  • Strategic thinking and develop creative fit for purpose solutions to resolve operational problems
  • Influence and promote change to achieve desired results with no or minimal direct authority
  • Willingness to travel internationally as needed for various business reasons

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.