Safety Relief Engineer

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

Job summary

A major global energy provider in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced Safety Relief Engineer. You will conduct relief system analyses, ensure the technical integrity of assessments, and design strategies to enhance safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, at least 5 years of industry experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the safety and efficiency of energy operations. Join us to help shape the future of energy!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Design or Safety Relief.
• Knowledgeable in industrial codes and standards like API 520 and API 526.
• Experience in performing overpressure/flare analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct relief system analysis including safety relief reviews and flare studies.
• Oversee and validate the technical integrity of on-site safety relief assessments.
• Design effective and cost-efficient mitigation strategies.

Skills

Process Design

Safety Relief

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Pro II

HYSYS

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.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, developing and applying 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

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.

We are expanding our Kuala Lumpur Technology Center organization and looking for passionate individuals with a creative and innovative mindset to drive change in our business.

Currently, we have an opportunity for an experienced Safety Relief Engineer to join our Safety Relief department. The role is based in Menara ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur.

What you will do

If successful, you will be part of the Safety Relief department, ExxonMobil Pressure Relief and Flare Center of Excellence. You will contribute in protecting our coworkers, communities and environment by finding and mitigating overpressure risks in an open, innovative and collaborative environment with high quality, capital efficient safety relief review analyses.

We are looking for an experienced individual who will play a key role in the technical design decisions we take. Key deliverables include:

• Conduct relief system analysis including safety relief reviews, flare studies, sustainment and change management activities that includes pressure safety valves (PSVs), pressure vacuum valves (PVVs) and blowdown system
• Participate in global capital project development deliverables with regard to relief system design through various project stages
• Oversee and validate the technical integrity of on‑site safety relief assessments.
• Design effective and cost‑efficient mitigation strategies to enhance safety and manage risk associated with Safety Relief findings.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines, partners and contractors in pursuit of efforts on the projects and manufacturing sites/assets supported.
• Identify and develop opportunities to improve work processes, practices and tools.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering specialty and relevant industry experience
• 5 years minimum experience in Process Design or Safety Relief
• Knowledgeable/familiar with industrial codes / standards such as API 520, API 521, API 526, API 2000, ASME Sec 8
• Experience in performing overpressure/flare analysis
• Hands on experience with using Pro II, HYSYS or other process simulation tools
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Intellectual rigor, strong drive, and desire to lead change
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural global team

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

• Ability to manage workload under time pressure and changing priorities
• Working knowledge of data infrastructure, pipelines, and data integration processes to understand data access issues
• An appreciation of data science and machine learning applications and related data requirements

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. For more information about our hiring process, visit the ExxonMobil website.

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We thank you for your interest in ExxonMobil.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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