Polymers Process Engineer

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a background in Polyolefins, Butyl, or Elastomers processes to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and have at least five years of relevant engineering experience. This role will focus on developing process improvements and collaborating with global teams to enhance efficiency. Competitive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Polyolefins, Butyl or Elastomers processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural global team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process engineering improvement initiatives.
• Establish tools for identifying and advancing improvement opportunities.
• Support manufacturing assets improvement activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Polyolefins

Butyl processes

Elastomers

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process modeling tools

Simulation tools

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.

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

Working location: Menara ExxonMobil, Kuala Lumpur

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 challenges facing society today: meeting the world’s growing demand for energy while reducing environmental impact, including the risk of climate change.

We are expanding our Technology Centre in Kuala Lumpur and looking for passionate individuals with excellence and a competitiveness mindset to drive change in our business, and who enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative, and diverse global teams.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer with at least five years of experience in Polyolefins, Butyl, or Elastomers processes to join our Polymers Process Engineering group at the Kuala Lumpur Technology Center. This role is based in Kuala Lumpur and may require international business travel depending on business needs. Flexibility to work across different time zones is essential. Please note that this position is not located at a manufacturing facility.

What you will do

If successful, you will take a leading role in developing and implementing process engineering improvement initiatives for Polyolefins, Butyl, and Elastomer processes, including Reaction and Finishing. You will establish robust tools for Global ExxonMobil Polymer sites to identify and advance improvement opportunities, prioritize projects, and support business decisions. We are expanding our group39s expertise in polymer process technology and enhancing our use of tools such as process simulation / modeling. We are seeking individuals with a minimum of five years of relevant experience who can play a key role in process engineering-related tasks.

Key deliverables include:

• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment focused on delivering value to the business
• Develop robust tools for process modeling / optimizations to meet various business needs
• Enhance the efficiency and reliability of polyolefins/elastomer finishing processes
• Support manufacturing assets improvement activities including but not limited to development of design basis and lead/support manufacturing trials
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and initiate sustainable implementations
• Stay current with developments in process simulation tools and seek new solutions to enhance profitability
• Influence decision-making by introducing new ideas, enhancements, and improvements to existing finishing processes
• Mentor and develop young engineers

About you

Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree (or higher), preferably in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering, with relevant experience in Polyolefins, Butyl or Elastomers process manufacturing.
• Be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Intellectual rigor, strong drive, and desire to improve processes
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural global team
• Possess a minimum of five years' experience in Polyolefins, Butyl or Elastomers processes
• Skilled in identifying opportunities within existing process conditions and implementing improvement ideas
• Have an in-depth understanding of fundamental Polyolefins/Butyl/Elastomer process engineering and troubleshooting
• Ability to handle workload efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards and adapting to shifting priorities

Preference will be given to those with the following additional skills / abilities:

• Hands-on experiences in process modelling / simulation tools

Your Benefits

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