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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 canwork together .

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, ExxonMobil develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products.

In Malaysia, we are involved in significant oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products. We also host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s upstream, downstream and chemical businesses worldwide.

We are expanding our Production Engineering & Optimization team and looking for passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial mind-set to drive change in our business, and who enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative, and diverse global teams.

Currently, we have multiple opportunities for experienced Production Engineers with between 5 to 15 years' experience to join our team. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and you will work very closely with our global Technical and Operation teams to support ExxonMobil's global portfolio of Deepwater, Conventional, Unconventional and LNG assets.

• Collaborate with engineers and operators on global teams to analyze well/field performance and advise on production optimization.
• Integrate with adjacent disciplines (Reservoir, Facilities or Process, Wells, Operations, Flow Assurance) to execute opportunities for production debottlenecking, production enhancement and idle well restoration.
• Support Operation teams for operations schedule optimization, capacity enhancement, production planning and downtime optimization.
• Conduct regular system surveillance for production and injection wells to identify optimization opportunities.
• Assess impact of identified system constraints, monitor, and troubleshoot facility balance at field/platform/well level.
• Conduct screening economic evaluations of well intervention and stimulation operations.
• Manage production data, measurement and allocation quality assurance.
• Build/sustain proprietary production engineering technology.

Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's engineering degree from a recognized university in petroleum /chemical/ mechanical/other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in oil and gas industry specializing in either Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering or Production Technology.
• Possess operational experiences, particularly in:

o Inflow/outflow/flowline modeling
o Production well testing and allocation principles
o Network modeling and facilities operations
o Well design, completion, intervention and stimulation technologies
o Artificial lift methods and systems
o Reservoir and Facilities surveillance
o Production surveillance, troubleshooting and optimization of well and field performance

• Hands on experience with proprietary or vendor engineering analysis tools within the experience domain.
• Be able to demonstrate the following:

o Strong analytical skills
o Ability to manage workload under time pressure and changing priorities
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills
o Ability to work in a multi-cultural global team and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
o Innovative and analytical thinking
o Intellectual rigor, strong drive, and desire to lead change

Preference will be given to those with the following additional skills / abilities:

• Field/Operation, mentorship and team leadership experience
• Experience with engineering applications such as IPM (MBAL, GAP, PROSPER, Resolve), OFM, OLGA and Hysys.
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g. Power BI, SeeQ, XHQ) and scripting skills (e.g. Python).
• Experience in Production Database Management (e.g. Energy Components, PL/SQL).

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

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Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Petroleum Engineer with a strong background in upstream oil and gas operations to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and implement AI models that enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in exploration, drilling, reservoir management, and production optimization. This role requires a deep understanding of petroleum engineering principles and the ability to translate domain knowledge into AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI applications in upstream oil and gas processes.
• Provide domain expertise in areas such as reservoir characterization, drilling optimization, production forecasting, and well performance analysis.
• Assist in developing and validating AI models for predictive maintenance, reservoir simulation, seismic data interpretation, and production optimization.
• Analyze complex datasets from upstream operations (e.g., well logs, seismic data, drilling parameters) to support model development.
• Work with data scientists to ensure AI models align with petroleum engineering principles and operational requirements.
• Evaluate model performance and iterate on solutions to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in AI for oil and gas applications.
• Document processes, methodologies, and findings to support knowledge sharing and compliance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations (exploration, drilling, reservoir management, or production).
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering, drilling technologies, and production systems.
• Experience working with large datasets, such as well logs, seismic data, or production data.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their applications in the oil and gas industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for presenting insights.
• Experience with reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, CMG, Omega, or Petrel).
• Prior work on AI-driven projects in the oil and gas sector.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Petroleum Engineering: 6 years (Required)

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
ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, ExxonMobil develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products.

In Malaysia, we are involved in significant oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products. We also host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil's upstream, downstream and chemical businesses worldwide.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team
We are expanding our Production Engineering & Optimization team and looking for passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial mind-set to drive change in our business, and who enjoy working in dynamic, collaborative, and diverse global teams.

Currently, we have multiple opportunities for experienced Production Engineers with between 5 to 15 years' experience to join our team. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and you will work very closely with our global Technical and Operation teams to support ExxonMobil's global portfolio of Deepwater, Conventional, Unconventional and LNG assets.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with engineers and operators on global teams to analyze well/field performance and advise on production optimization.
• Integrate with adjacent disciplines (Reservoir, Facilities or Process, Wells, Operations, Flow Assurance) to execute opportunities for production debottlenecking, production enhancement and idle well restoration.
• Support Operation teams for operations schedule optimization, capacity enhancement, production planning and downtime optimization.
• Conduct regular system surveillance for production and injection wells to identify optimization opportunities.
• Assess impact of identified system constraints, monitor, and troubleshoot facility balance at field/platform/well level.
• Conduct screening economic evaluations of well intervention and stimulation operations.
• Manage production data, measurement and allocation quality assurance.
• Build/sustain proprietary production engineering technology.

About You
Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's engineering degree from a recognized university in petroleum /chemical/ mechanical/other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in oil and gas industry specializing in either Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering or Production Technology.
• Possess operational experiences, particularly in:
• Inflow/outflow/flowline modeling
• Production well testing and allocation principles
• Network modeling and facilities operations
• Well design, completion, intervention and stimulation technologies
• Artificial lift methods and systems
• Reservoir and Facilities surveillance
• Production surveillance, troubleshooting and optimization of well and field performance
• Hands on experience with proprietary or vendor engineering analysis tools within the experience domain.
• Be able to demonstrate the following:
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage workload under time pressure and changing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural global team and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Intellectual rigor, strong drive, and desire to lead change

Preference will be given to those with the following additional skills / abilities:

• Field/Operation, mentorship and team leadership experience
• Experience with engineering applications such as IPM (MBAL, GAP, PROSPER, Resolve), OFM, OLGA and Hysys.
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g. Power BI, SeeQ, XHQ) and scripting skills (e.g. Python).
• Experience in Production Database Management (e.g. Energy Components, PL/SQL).

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
.

For more information about business solicitation and recruiting scams, please click
here
.

We thank you for your interest in ExxonMobil.

Stay connect with us
Learn more at our
website
Subscribe our channel at
YouTube
Equal Opportunity Employer
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.

Winner of Malaysia's 100 Leading Graduate Employers Award in the Energy/Oil and Gas/Utilities category
Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

The Senior Petroleum Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in well performance, production optimization, and field development to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. The role involves designing and evaluating well programs, supporting drilling and intervention activities, analyzing production data, and recommending solutions to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Senior Petroleum Engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements, and mentor junior engineers.

Job Responsibilities

Well & Production Performance

• Analyze well and reservoir performance using nodal analysis and production modeling tools.
• Identify and implement production enhancement opportunities including artificial lift, stimulation, and workover activities.
• Support well testing, completions, and interventions with petroleum engineering input.

Field Development & Operations Support

• Contribute to field development plans, reserves evaluation, and production forecasting.
• Provide technical recommendations for well planning, drilling, and completion programs.
• Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot underperforming wells and optimize production strategies.

Data Analysis & Technical Studies

• Interpret production, pressure, and reservoir data to support reservoir management strategies.
• Perform decline curve, material balance, and production forecasting studies.
• Use petroleum engineering software (e.g., Prosper, GAP, MBAL, Eclipse, OFM, WellFlo) to evaluate and recommend engineering solutions.

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical coaching.
• Lead technical reviews, peer assists, and risk assessments.
• Promote adoption of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Business Support

• Prepare technical documentation, proposals, and reports for management, JV partners, and regulators.
• Support budgeting, cost optimization, and project economics.
• Ensure all petroleum engineering activities comply with HSE standards and Malaysian regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant petroleum engineering experience in upstream oil & gas (Malaysia or international).
• Strong technical expertise in well performance analysis, production optimization, and field development planning.
• Proficiency in petroleum engineering software such as Prosper, GAP, MBAL, Eclipse, OFM, Petrel.
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems, stimulation techniques, and well intervention methods.
• Familiarity with Malaysian offshore/onshore operations and regulatory compliance .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, fluent in English.
• Technical depth in petroleum and production engineering
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Strategic contribution to field development and production enhancement
• Cross-functional collaboration (geoscience, drilling, reservoir, operations)
• Leadership & mentoring capabilities
• Strong safety and compliance culture

Overview

PRODUCTION ENGINEER at SELANGOR HALAL HUB PULAU INDAH INDUSTRIAL PARK SE, LOT 57 JALAN SUNGAI PINANG 4 3KS11 PORT KLANG, 42920 Malaysia. Permanent contract.

Work in your element. At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for a Production Engineer to further strengthen our Production department.

As a Production Engineer, you will be directly investigating issues, technically analyzing production processes and installations, identifying issues and opportunities and define and implement improvement actions and projects in order to solve urgent and recurring problems and continuously improve on efficiency, safety and quality.

• Knows the health, safety, environment & housekeeping procedures and rules, operates in accordance with them, alerts risks, participates to risk analyses, takes corrective actions regarding the own work environment and stimulates safe behavior of colleagues and third parties
• Monitor daily production activities and ensure achievement of output, quality, and efficiency targets
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on the production line to minimize downtime
• Implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies improving efficiency, safety and quality of the production processes
• Prepare and review production reports, performance data, and root cause analyses
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain product standards and reduce defects
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure machinery and equipment reliability
• Train and guide production operators and technicians
• Participate in new product introductions, process validations, and equipment commissioning
• Support cost reduction, waste minimization, and energy-saving initiatives

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related field)
• You have minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the oleo chemical/chemical process industry
• You have knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards
• You have proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a group of people and motivate a team effectively
• You have excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and basic CAD tools (preferred)
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• You are willing to work at Pulau Indah, Port Klang

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and pension scheme, along with impressive range of numerous benefits with a solid medical insurance health plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges. Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way. Avril: there is another way.

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Overview

PRODUCTION ENGINEER at SELANGOR HALAL HUB PULAU INDAH INDUSTRIAL PARK SE, LOT 57 JALAN SUNGAI PINANG 4 3KS11 PORT KLANG, 42920 Malaysia. Permanent contract.

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products for markets such as cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and more. Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 countries. We are looking for a Production Engineer to strengthen our Production department.

As a Production Engineer, you will investigate issues, technically analyze production processes and installations, identify issues and opportunities, and define and implement improvement actions and projects to solve urgent and recurring problems and continuously improve efficiency, safety and quality.

• Know and apply health, safety, environment & housekeeping procedures and rules; operate in accordance with them, alert risks, participate in risk analyses, take corrective actions in the own work environment, and stimulate safe behavior of colleagues and third parties.
• Monitor daily production activities and ensure achievement of output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on the production line to minimize downtime.
• Implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, safety and quality of the production processes.
• Prepare and review production reports, performance data, and root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain product standards and reduce defects.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure machinery and equipment reliability.
• Train and guide production operators and technicians.
• Participate in new product introductions, process validations, and equipment commissioning.
• Support cost reduction, waste minimization, and energy-saving initiatives.

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• You have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the oleochemical/chemical process industry.
• You have knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• You have proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• You have excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and basic CAD tools (preferred).
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and can work collaboratively across departments.
• You are willing to work at Pulau Indah, Port Klang.

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and pension scheme, along with a range of benefits and a solid medical insurance plan you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. Avril operates in consumer food, animal nutrition, renewable energy and chemistry, with revenue of 7.7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 8,400 employees are driven by the purpose, "Serving the Earth", and are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges. Joining Avril means working in a company that balances performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way. Avril website: avril.com

Overview

MAYAIR Bandar Teknologi Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

Join to apply for the Production Engineer role at MAYAIR .

• Production Support: Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing daily production activities to meet output targets and delivery schedules.
• Process Improvement: Analyze current manufacturing processes and propose improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower production costs.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve production line issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain workflow continuity.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to technical specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Record and analyze production data such as output, downtime, and material usage. Prepare periodic reports for management review.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all equipment is maintained and operating efficiently. Participate in preventive maintenance activities.
• Documentation: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, work instructions, and production reports.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with engineering, quality control, and logistics teams to resolve production-related issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all activities adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related disciplines).
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment will have an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Understanding of equipment maintenance coordination and production line troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and propose practical solutions to improve production processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, logistics, and maintenance teams.
• High attention to detail, ability to multitask, and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Willing to be seconded to China or other overseas manufacturing sites for training and development assignments.
• Open to potential relocation opportunities within the company’s international operations.
• Commitment to workplace safety, 5S practices, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.