Raw Materials Characterization 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 our team

Join ExxonMobil's Technology and Engineering Company as a raw materials characterization engineer. Become part of a global, interdisciplinary team to monitor, trigger, and update world-leading crude assays for stakeholders across the downstream value chain. In this role, you will hone skills in crude assay technologies, statistics, crude composition, and an understanding of the business value of analytical measurements. Through partnerships with stakeholders, you will contribute to R&D initiatives and develop next generation solution techniques focused on value generation.

The company places high emphasis on engineering skills and the ability to combine technical skills with business understanding to improve profitability. Training courses in technical and personnel development areas, coupled with exposure to the fast-paced, hands-on environment provide an excellent platform to develop a successful career.

What you will do

Steward ExxonMobil’s crude assay database, monitor crude assay qualities, trigger assay updates

Manage assay updates through world-leading analytical protocols and push updated assays to downstream stakeholders

Leverage analytical and crude understanding to contribute to R&D initiatives for downstream stakeholders

Coordinate internal and external analytical labs to produce high-quality crude assays

Provide expert guidance to crude purchase decisions globally

Position could require 5-10% travel (domestic and/or international)

About you

Skills and Qualifications

BS / MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Chemistry only)

Degrees in Data Analytics, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Math, or related fields will be considered & are encouraged to apply

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Industrial experience in at least one of the following: crude assays, planning, scheduling optimization, blending, or refining.

Preference given to those with experience in commercial assay or modelling / optimization platforms such as Spiral Assay (CrudeSuite), AspenTech PIMS, AspenTech ORION / APS, Spiral Plan and Schedule etc.

Experience in the characterization or processing of alternative / bio refining feedstocks (e.g., vegetable oils)

Advanced understanding of statistics and usage of JMP

Experience in SQL

MS Excel Macro development

Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self-confidence

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

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