Operations Research Engineer: Optimization & Decision Support

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking an Operations Research Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. This position emphasizes the development of optimization models to support decision-making in supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Applied Mathematics and have over 5 years of analytical experience. Key qualifications include proficiency in Python and various mathematical modeling languages. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Industrial Engineering or Applied Mathematics (or relevant field).
• Strong analytical skills with 5+ years’ experience in operations research methods.
• Ability to develop mathematical optimization and simulation models.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom mathematical optimization models.
• Participate in scoping of business problems.
• Work with teams to identify and translate data requirements.
• Ensure effective management of project timelines.
• Drive cross-functional alignment for model validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical optimization

Stochastic simulation

Communication skills

Python proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Applied Mathematics

Tools

AIMMS

GAMS

AMPL

Pyomo

Gurobipy

Stella Architect

VenSim

AnyLogic

Git

Job description

A global energy company is seeking an Operations Research Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. This position emphasizes the development of optimization models to support decision-making in supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Applied Mathematics and have over 5 years of analytical experience. Key qualifications include proficiency in Python and various mathematical modeling languages. Competitive benefits are offered.