Raw Materials Characterization Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is looking for a raw materials characterization engineer in Kuala Lumpur to be part of a global team. The role involves managing crude assays, contributing to R&D, and requires a degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields. Ideal candidates will have industrial experience in areas such as refining and strong analytical skills. This position offers training opportunities and a dynamic working environment focused on value generation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree in an engineering discipline.
• Preferred degrees include Data Analytics or Math-related fields.
• Industrial experience in crude assays or refining is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage assay updates using analytical protocols.
• Coordinate internal and external analytical labs.
• Provide guidance for crude purchase decisions globally.

Skills

Crude assay technologies

Statistics

Analytical measurements

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

BS / MS in engineering discipline (Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Chemistry)

Degrees in Data Analytics, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Math

Tools

Spiral Assay (CrudeSuite)

AspenTech PIMS

AspenTech ORION / APS

SQL

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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 our team

Join ExxonMobil's Technology and Engineering Company as a raw materials characterization engineer. Become part of a global, interdisciplinary team to monitor, trigger, and update world-leading crude assays for stakeholders across the downstream value chain. In this role, you will hone skills in crude assay technologies, statistics, crude composition, and an understanding of the business value of analytical measurements. Through partnerships with stakeholders, you will contribute to R&D initiatives and develop next generation solution techniques focused on value generation.

The company places high emphasis on engineering skills and the ability to combine technical skills with business understanding to improve profitability. Training courses in technical and personnel development areas, coupled with exposure to the fast-paced, hands-on environment provide an excellent platform to develop a successful career.

What you will do

• Manage assay updates through world-leading analytical protocols and push updated assays to downstream stakeholders
• Leverage analytical and crude understanding to contribute to R&D initiatives for downstream stakeholders
• Coordinate internal and external analytical labs to produce high-quality crude assays
• Provide expert guidance to crude purchase decisions globally
• Position could require 5-10% travel (domestic and/or international)

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• BS / MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Chemistry only)
• Degrees in Data Analytics, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Math, or related fields will be considered & are encouraged to apply

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Industrial experience in at least one of the following: crude assays, planning, scheduling optimization, blending, or refining.
• Preference given to those with experience in commercial assay or modelling / optimization platforms such as Spiral Assay (CrudeSuite), AspenTech PIMS, AspenTech ORION / APS, Spiral Plan and Schedule etc.
• Experience in the characterization or processing of alternative / bio refining feedstocks (e.g., vegetable oils)
• Advanced understanding of statistics and usage of JMP
• Experience in SQL
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self-confidence

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

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