Senior Reforming Process Engineer - Global Ops Impact

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced Advanced Reforming Process Engineer to join the Kuala Lumpur Technology Center in Kuala Lumpur. You will provide technical leadership, support reforming process engineering across global manufacturing sites, and mentor engineers while driving capital projects and optimization.

The role requires 8+ years in oil/ petrochemical/refining, 3+ years in reforming tech, strong analytical skills and the ability to travel 5–10% internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in oil, petrochemical or refining industries.
• 3+ years of reforming technology specialization.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of reaction kinetics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in global teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally (5–10%).

Responsibilities

• Provide active technical leadership, assist organization in goal setting, share technical and organizational knowledge.
• Process modeling sustainment and deployment support.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.
• Provide reforming process engineering and technical support to ExxonMobil and third‑party licensee sites.
• Provide capital project support for reforming/hydroprocessing processes to meet business needs.
• Lead or support troubleshooting or improvement opportunities and value capture.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure proper design, manufacturing, testing and delivery of equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning and operationalization of new or revamped facilities and turnarounds.

Skills

Process modeling

Process simulation

Analytical thinking

Reaction kinetics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Change management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced Advanced Reforming Process Engineer to join the Kuala Lumpur Technology Center in Kuala Lumpur. You will provide technical leadership, support reforming process engineering across global manufacturing sites, and mentor engineers while driving capital projects and optimization.

The role requires 8+ years in oil/ petrochemical/refining, 3+ years in reforming tech, strong analytical skills and the ability to travel 5–10% internationally.