Hydroprocessing Engineer
ExxonMobil · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On site · September 30, 2026
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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.
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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
ExxonMobil is a place where we believe people should think independently, take initiative, grow to their full potential, and help shape the future of energy. With a long history of industry leadership and cutting-edge innovation, we are committed to addressing the dual challenge facing society today: meeting the world’s growing demand for energy while reducing environmental impacts, including the risk of climate change.
You will be an integral part of our process engineering team providing deep technical insights into a specific process engineering technology area (i.e. Hydroprocessing) and provide support to ExxonMobil’s manufacturing facilities globally.
Currently, we have an opportunity for an experienced Hydroprocessing Engineer to join our Kuala Lumpur Technology Center team. The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, and you will be working very closely with our global process engineering team and manufacturing sites’ teams.
What you will do
If successful, your key deliverables will include:
Provide active technical leadership in Hydroprocessing and Hydrocracking within the company
Enhance organizational capability in Hydroprocessing and Hydrocracking by mentoring, reviewing technical work, developing and delivering technical training
Evaluate, develop, and deploy technologies within your area of expertise to deliver value to the business
Provide process engineering technical leadership and support to operating sites on unit operation, optimization and troubleshooting during abnormal operation
Serve as the process technology technical lead for capital project development from screening studies through unit startup
Support installation, commissioning, and startup of greenfield or revamped facilities
Lead or provide guidance on process modelling development, sustainment and enhancement
Collaborate with third parties to develop, design, manufacture, test and deploy new technologies
About you
Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
Minimum 5 years of work experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical or Refining Industry
Prior experience in Hydroprocessing and Hydrocracking for fuels and base stocks in the downstream oil refining industry
Proficiency in the following areas of Hydroprocessing and Hydrocracking
Unit operation, troubleshooting and optimization
Process Modelling
Catalyst selection
Experience in project development from early screening studies, through lead case selection, detailed engineering, and unit startup and commissioning
Expertise in 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 10% 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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- Employer
- ExxonMobil
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On site