Fluid Solids Static Equipment Engineer

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy and chemical production is seeking a Fluid Solids Static Equipment Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves providing mechanical engineering expertise for FCC and fluid solids processes, focusing on equipment design, troubleshooting, and maintaining engineering knowledge. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least five years of petrochemical experience, and excellent analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of petrochemical experience, with at least 3 years of FCC/FLK/FXK experience.
• Experience in design and assessment of complex static equipment under high temperature conditions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop optimized solutions for equipment reliability issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote support during FCC/FLC/FXK unit shutdowns.
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues and implement repairs.
• Ensure maintenance of corporate guides and documents for fluid solids equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Advanced analysis

Excellent communication skills

Equipment assessment

Project execution

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers. In Malaysia we are involved in significant oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products, and we 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

The Fluid Solids Static Equipment Engineer role provides mechanical engineering expertise and leadership in the design, fabrication, installation, analysis and maintenance of equipment in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and other Fluid Solids (FS) processes (e.g. Fluid Coking, Flexi Coking). The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and provides mechanical engineering support to petrochemical facilities globally. We are looking for passionate individuals with an innovative mind‑set to drive change in our business, and who enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative, and diverse global teams.

What you will do

We are looking for an experienced individual who will play a key role in the technical decisions we take. Key deliverables include:

• Provide onsite and remote support during FCC/FLC/FXK unit shutdowns including equipment entry and assessment.
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues and develop on‑stream repairs to safely avoid shutdown of equipment.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis for static equipment.
• Design FCC/FLK/FXK equipment using established design methods, including static equipment design codes, Finite Element Analysis, and piping flexibility analysis.
• Develop equipment specifications for fluid solids equipment (e.g. vessels and cyclone internals; slide valves; expansion joints; transfer and flue gas lines, etc.).
• Perform engineering oversight of detailed design work performed by engineering contractors, and other engineers.
• Ensure the retention of FCC/FLK/FXK mechanical engineering knowledge base within the corporation through mentoring and development of engineers.
• Ensure maintenance of corporate guides, documents and procedures for the design and maintenance of fluid solids equipment in FCC/FLK/FXK services.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of petrochemical experience, with at least 3 years of FCC/FLK/FXK experience.
• Fluid Solids Equipment: Design and assess complex static equipment to manage the high temperature and erosive process environment in FCC/FLK/FXK and other developing FS process technologies.
• Equipment Fabrication and Inspection: Integration of SE design; advanced analysis; material selection; fabrication techniques; and inspection techniques when designing and managing life of FS equipment.
• Troubleshooting – Operations and Maintenance: Utilize company‑developed FS design, operating, and maintenance practices to develop optimized solutions for managing equipment reliability issues.
• Equipment Sourcing and Project Execution: Engage with and assess equipment suppliers and fabricators to assure delivery of fit‑for‑purpose FS equipment. Perform engineering design and surveillance for FS equipment projects and turnaround execution.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Adaptable to tight deadlines and managing competing work priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Your Benefits

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

Application Process

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