Benjamin Wei Hao Wong
About Benjamin Wei Hao Wong
Benjamin Wei Hao Wong is the Asia Pacific Hydroprocessing Group Lead at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in chemical engineering and technical leadership roles across multiple regions.
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Benjamin Wei Hao Wong is currently the Asia Pacific Hydroprocessing Group Lead at ExxonMobil. He has held this position since 2020.
Current Responsibilities at ExxonMobil
As the Asia Pacific Hydroprocessing Group Lead, Benjamin focuses on improving the profitability of operations in the region through routine optimization and project investment support. His mandate includes enhancing the asset performance in Australia, Singapore, and the Middle East. He also mentors the local technical team on operational aspects of the business and risk management concepts, ensuring the development and career progression of his team members.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil and Other Companies
Before his current role, Benjamin served as the Light Ends Technical Lead at ExxonMobil in Beaumont, Texas from 2017 to 2020. He was also a Chemical Engineer at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as an Operations Support Process Contact Engineer at Syncrude Canada Ltd. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada from 2015 to 2017. Early in his career, he held an internship at Nestlé S.A. in Malaysia for two months in 2009.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering. He completed his degree in three years, from 2008 to 2011. His educational background in chemical engineering has equipped him with the skills needed to excel in various technical and leadership roles throughout his career.
Career Development and Team Leadership
Upon returning to Malaysia, Benjamin was promoted to technical supervisor, where he contributed to enhancing the competencies of the local technical team using various technologies such as hydroprocessing, reforming, FCC, and alkylation. He collaborates with global counterparts to maintain the health of the technical job family and focuses on operating envelope management to boost the profitability of relevant operations.