Olefins Technology Mechanical Engineer

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and chemical company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves providing technical leadership for steam cracking furnaces, applying safety principles, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a B.S in Mechanical Engineering and a strong grasp of engineering principles and industry design tools. This position is open to non-Malaysians, with some business travel expected. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering or higher is required.
• Strong in mechanical engineering principles and design tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for global fleet steam cracking furnaces.
• Apply personnel and process safety principles in manufacturing.
• Assist with mechanical troubleshooting and performance evaluations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

Effective verbal and written skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

B.S in Mechanical Engineering or higher

Tools

Industry design tools for simulation

Caesar II or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

• We are looking for highly motivated candidates that seek to make an impact with us as we work to solve some of society’s most challenging problems. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced engineers, project managers, and many more industry professionals.
• As an experienced mechanical engineer, you will be given the opportunity to solve challenging problems across process safety, reliability, profitability, and sustainability.
• You will leverage a strong technology foundation and provide a global fleet ExxonMobil perspective in your work products.
• Position is based in Kuala Lumpur and open to non-Malaysians.

What you will do

• Provides technical leadership to teams supporting global fleet steam cracking furnaces and support their development of discipline expertise.
• Apply personnel and process safety principles in manufacturing facilities across the globe.
• Using fundamental mechanical engineering principles, work with others to provide mechanical engineering design knowledge for global steam cracking furnace projects and technology.
• As required, participate in troubleshooting and development teams with other professionals to address complex technical issues.
• Train/mentor less experienced mechanical engineers in relevant skillsets.
• Assist operating sites with unit start-up, mechanical troubleshooting and performance evaluations.
• Drive operational improvements through technical contribution and innovation.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Open to business travel of around 10-20% of year.
• Strong in Mechanical Engineering principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in applying mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong working knowledge of industry design tools for simulation and mechanical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to use design tools and in applying them in complex troubleshooting situations.
• Effective verbal and written skills (e.g. for technical reports and presentations).
• Self-starter, takes the initiative in applying, developing and communicating technical issues.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with industry standards including ASME B31.3 and/or ASME B31.1 and other industry codes such as ASME VIII, ASME VIII Div. 2, API 530, API 560.
• Able to run, self-check, implement flexibility analysis of piping systems using industry software packages (such as Caesar II or equivalent).
• Interaction with 3rd party vendors and/or EPC companies.
• Ability to interact with drafting groups for drawing generation, quality control, and drawing implementation.
• Finite element analysis (FEA) understanding or previous experience (such as Abaqus or equivalent).
• Previous experience with fired equipment (e.g., steam cracking, process heaters, combustion equipment).
• Knowledgeable in some or many of the sub-specialties of olefins manufacturing processes such as steam cracking furnace technology and/or previous experience inside of chemicals/refining/fired equipment in manufacturing environment.

Application Process

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and you can find out more about our hiring process here.

We thank you for your interest in ExxonMobil.

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