Water Treatment Engineer

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

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a Water Engineer - Advanced in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to join our global Environment team. You will apply engineering expertise in raw water and wastewater treatment across multiple sites, collaborating with site teams and global technical experts to improve performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness.

The role requires a B.S. in a relevant field and 5–10+ years of experience, with strong English communication and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of experience in designing, developing, or operating raw water and industrial wastewater treatment solutions; oil & gas experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and wastewater treatment fundamentals.
• Experience in operation, design, troubleshooting, or start-up of treatment systems.
• Hands-on experience with plant operators and site teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate root causes and implement data-driven improvements.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work with multi-cultural global teams and flexible schedules (early mornings/evenings).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for asset monitoring and performance analysis across ExxonMobil's global facilities, focusing on water and wastewater systems.
• Collaborate with site teams to troubleshoot and identify opportunities to improve performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead or support capital projects from concept to design, startup of water and wastewater solutions.
• Work with global technical experts to research and deploy innovative water treatment solutions.
• Occasional visits to operating sites and international travel as required.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Water chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering

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Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MY, 50088

Company Name: ExxonMobil

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. 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.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

In Malaysia, we host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses worldwide. In the upstream, we have interests in two Production Sharing Contracts with PETRONAS, while in the Product Solutions business, we supply a portfolio of specialty chemical products to the marketplace.

What role you will play in the team

• You will be part of our exciting and rapidly expanding Kuala Lumpur Environment team working and collaborating on a global scale providing deep technical insights and support to ExxonMobil’s Product Solutions business
• As an experienced advance engineer in water and wastewater, you will provide engineering expertise to support across our global operations including new projects focusing on raw water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water reduction & reuse initiatives.

What you will do

The Water Engineer - Advanced is expected to apply engineering skills, knowledge of business and technology, and leadership skills to:

• Provide technical support for asset monitoring and performance analysis across ExxonMobil global manufacturing facilities, with a focus on raw water and wastewater treatment systems, steam and cooling water systems.
• Partner with site teams to troubleshoot and identify opportunities to improve performance, enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead or support capital projects from concept development through design, engineering and startup of water, wastewater and reuse treatment solutions.
• Collaborate with global technical experts to research, evaluate, develop, and/or deploy innovative solutions for raw water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water reduction & reuse.
• Visits to operating sites and international travel as required, not limited to support operations, project execution and stakeholder engagements.

The Water Engineer - Advanced will have a regional impact and assist with the development of both functional and behavioral skills of less experienced water engineers

About you

• B.S. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5–10+ years of experience in designing, developing, or operating raw water and industrial wastewater treatment solutions; experience in the oil and gas or petroleum industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, raw water and industrial wastewater treatment fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, design, troubleshooting, or start-up of raw water and/or industrial wastewater treatment systems
• Hands-on experience working directly with plant operators and site teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate, identify root causes and implement practical, data-driven solutions to solve complex problems and implement improvements.
• Fluency in English is required both written and communication skill.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to support multi-cultural global teams, including participation in early morning and evening virtual meetings.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Job Group

Process Engineering

Job Group Capability

Process Engineering & Products

Functional Skills

Physiochemical Water Treatment

Water Chemistry & Analysis

Water Resource Management & Evaluation

Biological Wastewater Treatment

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) & Hydrocarbon Emissions Control Technology

We are committed to providing benefits that are competitive and support the needs of our employees.

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

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