Raw Materials Characterization Engineer

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

Job summary

A global energy and chemical company is seeking a raw materials characterization engineer in Kuala Lumpur. You will monitor and update crude assays for stakeholders while collaborating on R&D initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold a BS/MS in engineering and have experience with analytical tools like SQL and Excel. Training and development opportunities are provided in a fast-paced environment, making this an excellent platform for a successful career.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of crude assay technologies, statistics, and analytical measurements.
• Experience in planning, scheduling optimization, or refining.
• Familiarity with commercial assay platforms like AspenTech.

Responsibilities

• Steward crude assay database and monitor assay qualities.
• Manage assay updates through analytical protocols.
• Coordinate with labs to produce accurate crude assays.

Skills

Crude assay technologies

Statistics

Analytical measurements

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

BS / MS in Chemical Engineering

Degrees in Data Analytics or related fields

Tools

SQL

MS Excel Macro development

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 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

• Steward ExxonMobil's crude assay database, monitor crude assay qualities, trigger assay updates
• 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)

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
• MS Excel Macro development
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self‑confidence

Your Benefits

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

Application Process

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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