Global NDE & Inspection Expert - Advanced Integrity

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection specialist to provide technical leadership across global facilities and capital projects. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality inspection practices, supporting technology development, and delivering advanced integrity solutions to assets and operations.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years of advanced NDE experience in oil & gas, with an engineering degree, travel ability, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Five (5) to 10 plus years of advanced NDE and inspection experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Engineering Degree (Bachelor’s or higher)
• Ability to travel and support sites globally
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards and industry practices (e.g. API, ASME, ISO, ASNT, AWS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and collaborative decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply analytical and statistical methods to inspection data
• Demonstrated work experience in applying basic and advanced NDE in the following situations: New fabrication and welding of pressure vessels / heat exchangers - air cooled / shell & tube / towers

Responsibilities

• Review and approve NDE procedures to ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Qualify and audit NDE operators and service providers to ensure competence and consistent performance.
• Support the development and implementation of inspection quality, and mechanical integrity systems and programs at sites.
• Lead the planning and execution of advanced NDE jobs and provide expert interpretation of inspection results.
• Provide integrated analysis support with fracture mechanics experts.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis by providing NDE expertise.
• Participate in pre-award meetings for high criticality equipment.
• Assist with equipment/materials rejection and nonconformance resolution processes.
• Provide global training in application of NDE tools, systems, codes and standards.
• Drive evaluation, qualification, and deployment of advanced NDE technologies across the organization.

Skills

NDE expertise

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

ExxonMobil in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection specialist to provide technical leadership across global facilities and capital projects. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality inspection practices, supporting technology development, and delivering advanced integrity solutions to assets and operations.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years of advanced NDE experience in oil & gas, with an engineering degree, travel ability, and strong knowledge of