Base Stocks Process Specialist (Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MY, 50088)
Company
Exxon Mobil
Location
United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
May 22, 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 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
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