Azmir Harun
About Azmir Harun
Azmir Harun is a mechanical engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in Finite Element Analysis, surge analysis, and risk-based inspection systems.
Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil
Azmir Harun has been working as a Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil since 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His responsibilities include conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS software for FCCU modifications. He also provides refractory shutdown support and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) per API 936 standards. Additionally, Harun supports global mechanical work related to Fitness for Service (FFS), QA/QC, and Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) works.
Lecturer Experience at University of Malaya
Azmir Harun served as a Lecturer at the University of Malaya from 2000 to 2001. During his tenure, he shared his expertise in mechanical engineering and material science with students, fostering the next generation of engineers.
Graduate Trainee at Kestrel/Indra Aviation
From 1998 to 1999, Azmir Harun worked as a Graduate Trainee at Kestrel/Indra Aviation in Norman, Oklahoma. This position marked the beginning of his professional career in the aviation industry, where he gained essential skills and knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Azmir Harun holds a Ph.D. in Computational Material from King's College London, University of London, completed between 2001 and 2005. He also earned an M.Sc. in Fluid and Thermal Engineering from UMIST with the highest distinction in 2000. Additionally, he has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, achieved between 1995 and 1998. His extensive educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in mechanical engineering.
Industry Skills and Certifications
Azmir Harun has extensive experience in conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS software and has conducted surge analysis on piping systems. He applies Fitness for Service (FFS) methods per API 579 levels 1 and 2 and is certified as an OSR inspector with certification number OSR 00020. Additionally, he has been involved in designing and troubleshooting internal components of fixed bed reactors and supports the development of risk-based inspection (RBI) systems for piping.