Olefins Technology Mechanical Engineer

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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

We are looking for a highly motivated candidates that seek to make an impact with us as we work to solve some of society’s most challenging problems. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced engineers, project managers, and many more industry professionals.

As an experienced mechanical engineer, you will be given the opportunity to solve challenging problems across process safety, reliability, profitability, and sustainability.

You will leverage a strong technology foundation and provide a global fleet ExxonMobil perspective in your work products

Position is based in Kuala Lumpur and open to non-Malaysians

What you will do

Provides technical leadership to teams supporting global fleet steam cracking furnaces and support their development of discipline expertise

Apply personnel and process safety principles in manufacturing facilities across the globe

Using fundamental mechanical engineering principles, work with others to provide mechanical engineering design knowledge for global steam cracking furnace projects and technology

As required, participate in troubleshooting and development teams with other professionals to address complex technical issues

Train/mentor less experienced mechanical engineers in relevant skillsets

Assist operating sites with unit start-up, mechanical troubleshooting and performance evaluations

Drive operational improvements through technical contribution and innovation

About you

Skills and Qualifications

B.S in Mechanical Engineering or higher

Open to business travel of around 10-20% of year

Strong in Mechanical Engineering principles

Demonstrated knowledge or experience in applying mechanical engineering principles

Strong working knowledge of industry design tools for simulation and mechanical analysis

Demonstrated ability to use design tools and in applying them in complex troubleshooting situations

Effective verbal and written skills (e.g. for technical reports and presentations)

Self-starter, takes the initiative in applying, developing and communicating technical issues

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with industry standards including ASME B31.3 and/or ASME B31.1 and other industry codes such as ASME VIII, ASME VIII Div. 2, API 530, API 560

Able to run, self-check, implement flexibility analysis of piping systems using industry software packages (such as Caesar II or equivalent)

Interaction with 3rd party vendors and/or EPC companies

Ability to interact with drafting groups for drawing generation, quality control, and drawing implementation

Finite element analysis (FEA) understanding or previous experience (such as Abaqus or equivalent)

Previous experience with fired equipment (e.g., steam cracking, process heaters, combustion equipment)

Knowledgeable in some or many of the sub-specialties of olefins manufacturing processes such as steam cracking furnace technology and/or previous experience inside of chemicals/refining/fired equipment in manufacturing environment

Your benefits

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

Application Process

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