Senior Metallurgy & Welding Engineer

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Metallurgy & Welding Engineer to support Capital Projects and Operations in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with expertise in metallurgy, welding, and failure analysis. Responsibilities include providing technical support, mentoring early career engineers, and developing innovative solutions. Competitive compensation and a variety of benefits are offered, along with opportunities for global networking and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Workplace flexibility

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor early career materials integrity engineers.
• Flexibility to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering surveillance for materials‑related works.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Mentor junior engineers in their career development.

Skills

Metallurgy and Manufacturing

Welding/Fabrication

Failure Analysis

Inspection/Testing

Materials selection

NDE (Non‑Destructive Examination)

Job description

What role you will play in our team

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

• 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
• 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

• 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 problemReview 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 and comment on Inspection and Test Plan or Inspection Instructions related to welding

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• 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:
  • Metallurgy and Manufacturing
  • Welding/Fabrication
  • Inspection/Testing
  • NDE (Non‑Destructive Examination)
  • Failure Analysis
  • 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement 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

EEO Statement

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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