Venoban Khanicha
About Venoban Khanicha
Venoban Khanicha is a Corrosion & Materials Technologist at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, specializing in integrity programs and corrosion control.
Corrosion and Materials Technologist at ExxonMobil
Venoban Khanicha serves as a Corrosion & Materials Technologist at ExxonMobil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 2009, Venoban has been responsible for leading field-wide programs for choke valve integrity inspections. His role includes providing technical recommendations for improvements and ensuring smooth execution of integrity programs. He also offers day-to-day engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting support on corrosion-related issues at offshore platforms. Venoban's work focuses on the development and stewardship of integrity programs such as risk-based equipment inspection and corrosion control and monitoring at ExxonMobil.
Previous Experience at Halliburton
Before joining ExxonMobil, Venoban Khanicha worked as a CNC Machinist at Halliburton in Johore, Malaysia, from 2007 to 2009. During his 2-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in manufacturing operations, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the oil and gas industry.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Venoban Khanicha holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sunderland, which he completed in 2013. Prior to this, he earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, majoring in Plastic, from the Polytechnic Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah in Kedah Darul Aman, graduating in 2007. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in the oil and gas industry.
Expertise in the Oil and Gas Industry
With approximately 6 years of experience in both manufacturing and production operations, Venoban Khanicha has developed a strong expertise in the oil and gas industry. His experience at ExxonMobil has focused on upstream production, particularly on programmatic aspects. Venoban has been instrumental in developing and managing integrity programs such as risk-based equipment inspection and corrosion control and monitoring. His technical proficiency and industry knowledge make him a valuable asset in his field.