Senior Metallurgy & Welding Engineer

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

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Senior Metallurgy & Welding Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves providing engineering support for materials-related works and collaborating on capital projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas industry and expertise in metallurgy, welding, and failure analysis. A commitment to innovation and collaboration in a dynamic team is essential.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical plans

Tuition assistance program

Workplace flexibility policy

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Ability to demonstrate collaborations across the organization.
• Capability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering surveillance and technical support for materials-related works.
• Participate in global programs to improve unit reliability.
• Review welding procedures and consumable selections.

Skills

Metallurgy and Manufacturing

Welding/Fabrication

Inspection/Testing

NDE (Non-Destructive Examination)

Failure Analysis

Materials selection

Job description

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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.

The Senior Metallurgy & Welding Engineer position is part of the well-established Asia-Pacific Materials Integrity team based in Menara ExxonMobil, Kuala Lumpur. The role is to provide engineering supports to Capital Projects and Operations across all business lines. We are expanding our organization and looking for experienced individuals with an innovative mind‑set to drive change in our business, and who enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative, and diverse global teams.

What you will do

Key deliverables include:

• Provide engineering surveillance and technical support to the business for materials‑related works
• Participate in global and site‑wide programs aimed at improving unit reliability and optimizing maintenance
• Provide on‑site field support during scheduled maintenance activities
• Develop and implement new technology & innovative solutions to non‑routine problems
• Provide materials specialist support for large capital projects and smaller regional projects to ensure technical quality
• Apply deep technical expertise and broad business acumen to solve more complex problems
• Perform a failure analysis for a problem involving metallurgical deficiency or a change in material properties
• Participate in the development of a specification for the procurement of new equipment
• Review a materials certificate/test report/mill certificate to confirm conformance with specification requirements
• Review material manufacturing, and fabrication or installation specification for common applications; participate in mill audits, vendor evaluations, or production runs for routine materials manufacturing work
• Participate in studies to assess the performance of a material or assembly; troubleshoot a materials manufacturing production, and fabrication or installation problem
• Review welding procedure and consumable selection to determine suitability for common applications and conformance with industry codes and standards
• Review test lab results in investigating the metallurgy of a weld, examining welds rejected from procedure qualification/production testing, and studying weld defects
• Review inspection and test plan or inspection instructions related to welding
• Represent ExxonMobil in industry and external engagement activities (e.g., MTI, API and AMPP) where appropriate
• Mentor early career materials integrity engineers to support their career development

About you

Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Have at least 10 years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry
• Demonstrate work experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  1. Metallurgy and Manufacturing
  2. Welding/Fabrication
  3. Inspection/Testing
  4. NDE (Non‑Destructive Examination)
  5. Failure Analysis
  6. Materials selection

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Demonstrate collaborations across the organization and appropriate external relationships

• Demonstrate capability to influence without direct authority or beyond core technical discipline
• Demonstrate personal ownership for developing self and others
• Promote innovation and compete to win in the marketplace
• Flexibility to travel internationally to work sites and shop fabrication locations as per business needs

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Global networking & cross‑functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability status.

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