Base Stocks Process Specialist

ExxonMobil · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On site · today

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Posted October 14, 2026 · Read from ExxonMobil
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About us

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.

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 you will do

If successful, your key deliverables will include:

Provide active technical leadership within base stocks supporting ExxonMobil manufacturing opportunities

Improve base stocks technical capabilities by mentoring, reviewing technical work, developing and delivering technical training

Evaluate, develop, and deploy base stocks technologies to deliver value to the business

Provide process engineering technical leadership to support ExxonMobil manufacturing sites, optimization and troubleshooting during abnormal operation.

Function as process technology technical lead for capital project development from screening studies to unit startup

Support installation, commissioning, and startup of grassroot or revamped facilities.

Lead or provide guidance on process modelling development, sustainment and development

Collaborate with 3rd parties to develop, design, manufacture, test and deploy new technologies

About you

Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Minimum 10 years of work experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Refining Industry

Minimum 7 years of experience in base stocks manufacturing for the downstream oil refining industry, preferably Group II base stocks. This would include distillation, catalytic processes including dewaxing, and deasphalting technology experience.

Proficiency in the following areas of base stocks manufacturing

Unit operation, troubleshooting and optimization

Process Modelling

Base stocks properties and characteristics

Project development from early screening studies, through lead case selection, detailed engineering, and unit startup and commissioning

New technology evaluation, development, and deployment

Turnaround support, including reactor inspection and startup

Able to demonstrate the following:

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, especially in multi-cultural global team

Strategic thinking and able to develop creative fit for purpose solutions to resolve operational problems

Ability to influence and promote change to achieve desired results with no or minimal direct authority

Willingness to travel internationally as needed for business reasons. Expect about 20% of time required for travel

Your Benefits

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

Application Process

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and you can find out more about our hiring process here.

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ExxonMobil
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On site