Safety Relief Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for an experienced engineer to join their Kuala Lumpur Technology Center. The role involves conducting relief system analysis and overseeing technical integrity assessments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Process Design or Safety Relief. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic and diverse work environment focusing on safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Process Design or Safety Relief.
• Knowledgeable in industrial codes/standards like API 520, API 521.
• Experience in performing overpressure/flare analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct relief system analysis including safety relief reviews.
• Participate in global capital project development deliverables.
• Oversee technical integrity of on-site safety relief assessments.

Skills

Process Design

Safety Relief

Analytical Thinking

Communication skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialty

Tools

Pro II

HYSYS

Job description

About ExxonMobil

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.

What role you will play

We are expanding our Kuala Lumpur Technology Center organization and looking for passionate individuals with a creative and innovative mind‑set to drive change in our business, and who enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative, and diverse global teams.

What you will do

• 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

• 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
• 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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