Justin Yong
About Justin Yong
Justin Yong is a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a background in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Justin Yong is currently employed as a Process Engineer (Petrochemical/Chemical) at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He began his tenure with the company in 2017. In this role, he is responsible for monitoring safety plans and operating data during start-up processes to ensure efficient and safe restarts. He also provides remote and onsite support for site turnarounds, which includes leading equipment process inspections and catalyst loading. Additionally, he participates in major growth ventures focused on design and programming model development.
Internship Experience
Throughout his career, Justin Yong has held several internship positions. In 2016, he interned at SWESTEP in Stockholm, Sweden for 2 months. Prior to that, he interned at Turcomp BMB SDN BHD in Kuala Lumpur for 8 months in 2015. Additionally, he held a 2-month internship as a Private Tutor at Tutor Hunt in London, United Kingdom, in the same year. Earlier, he interned at Houghton International as a Production Intern in Shanghai, China. His internship experiences started with PwC Malaysia during a Summer Insight Programme in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur.
Educational Background
Justin Yong holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, which he earned between 2013 and 2017. Prior to that, he attended Garden International School, where he achieved 4 A*s in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics in his GCE A Levels from 2011 to 2013. He also completed his IGCSEs at Garden International School, earning 11 A*s and 1 A from 2004 to 2011.
Project Development at ExxonMobil
At ExxonMobil, Justin Yong has been actively involved in developing design documents for capital projects exceeding $10 million. He has evaluated modifications and upgrades to existing technology aimed at improving safety, optimizing production, reducing costs, and cutting emissions. His contributions play a significant role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of the projects he oversees.
Skills and Technical Expertise
In addition to his engineering role, Justin Yong is currently learning to code in Python, SQL, and R to bolster his business development and project management skills. This technical expertise allows him to complement his engineering acumen with valuable data analysis and programming skills, aiding in the multifaceted nature of his responsibilities.