Process Engineer (Project Development)

-; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Experienced Senior Process Engineer based in Kuala Lumpur to support upstream, downstream, and chemical project development. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and 10 years of project development experience. Responsibilities include defining project scope, assessing opportunities, and leading project gate deliverables. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in downstream or upstream project development area.
• Working knowledge or experience in project economics.

Responsibilities

• Support Site with the identification of potential business options.
• Assess opportunities consistent with business strategies.
• Develop Project Objectives & Strategies and ensure adherence.
• Define overall project scope for development.
• Lead development of project gate deliverables.

Skills

Downstream process technology

Upstream process technology

Project management

Process safety

Concept selection

Process design and optimisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

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

Experienced senior process engineer (project development) supporting upstream, downstream, and chemical sites project development from concept selection to project development phase. This role will be based in Menara ExxonMobil, Kuala Lumpur.

What you will do

• Support Site with the identification of potential business options that would address the opportunity or need; make preliminary competitive assessments
• Assess opportunities consistent with business strategies, plans and needs that might support a project with input from Site
• Develop Project Objectives & Strategies and ensure adequate documentation, communication & adherence throughout project development
• Responsible for defining overall project scope with the appropriate level of definition to support project development, e.g. preliminary design of equipment, integration of other non‑process equipment design as required, lead case selection etc.
• Lead / facilitate / coordinate gate reviews & obtain Project Steering Committee endorsement
• Lead development of project gate deliverables (stage 1‑3) as appropriate (e.g. design basis, safety and reliability reviews etc.)
• Coordinate development cost & schedule estimate, working with other organizations as appropriate
• Develop screening economics for lead alternatives, lead evaluation of alternatives, selection of preferred alternative
• Determine appropriate project delivery format and execution model

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• 10 years' experience in downstream or upstream project development area
• Working knowledge or experience in downstream or upstream process technology, project economics, concept selection, process design and optimisation, process safety and project management

Your Benefits:

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

Application Process

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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