Melvyn Yong
About Melvyn Yong
Melvyn Yong is the Control Applications Group Lead at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with over 14 years of experience in engineering, operations, and project management in Downstream facilities.
Control Applications Group Lead at ExxonMobil
Melvyn Yong serves as the Control Applications Group Lead at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 2020, he has been overseeing control applications for the company, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry. His role involves leading a team and managing control strategies to optimize operations within ExxonMobil’s downstream facilities.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Melvyn Yong was the Advanced Control Team Lead from 2019 to 2020 at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur. His responsibilities included leading advanced control initiatives to enhance process efficiency. Prior to that, he worked as an Advanced Control Engineer from 2017 to 2019, focusing on implementing advanced control systems to improve operational performance.
Experience at SHELL and PETRONAS
Melvyn Yong gained significant experience at SHELL and PETRONAS prior to his tenure at ExxonMobil. He was a Process Control and Automation Engineer at SHELL MDS SDN. BHD. in Bintulu, Sarawak, from 2011 to 2017. Earlier, he worked at Shell Jurong Island in Singapore as a Process Control Engineer from 2007 to 2011. His industry journey began as a Student Intern at PETRONAS RESEARCH SDN. BHD. in 2005, where he started building foundational knowledge in chemical engineering.
Educational Background in Business and Engineering
Melvyn Yong holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Xiamen University, completed from 2021 to 2023. He also has a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Petronas, earned between 2002 and 2006. His educational background equips him with a blend of technical and business acumen essential for his roles in engineering and management.
Industry Experience and Skills
With over 14 years of experience in discipline engineering, operations, and project management, Melvyn Yong has contributed to downstream facilities, petrochemical, refinery, and GTL plants in Malaysia and Singapore. He has been recognized with multiple awards for achieving significant business goals and actively engages in coaching and developing young talents. His proven skills in stakeholder engagement, management, and communication underscore his effectiveness in leading teams and interfacing with both internal and external partners.