Yeong Yeow Wong
About Yeong Yeow Wong
Yeong Yeow Wong is the Team Lead for Production Engineering at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in production optimization and reservoir engineering.
Title and Role at ExxonMobil
Yeong Yeow Wong currently holds the position of Team Lead (Production Engineering) at ExxonMobil, a role he has been in since 2021. In this capacity, he spearheads production enhancement and surveillance efforts for the Guntong Asset, including areas such as Guntong West, Guntong East/Central, Tabu, Palas, and Telok. His leadership focuses on delivering asset capacity and production targets through the application of innovative solutions.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Yeong Yeow Wong held several pivotal positions at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Production/Reservoir Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During his tenure from 2017 to 2019, he worked as a Reservoir Engineer, also based in Kuala Lumpur. In these roles, he contributed significantly to production optimization initiatives and the development of cost-effective technologies aimed at driving value in a low crude oil environment.
Experience at Dialog Group Berhad
Yeong Yeow Wong's career includes valuable experience at Dialog Group Berhad. From 2015 to 2017, he was employed as a Production Optimization Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prior to that, he worked as a Junior Process Engineer from 2014 to 2015 in Selangor, Malaysia. These roles allowed him to hone his skills in production optimization and process engineering, laying a strong foundation for his future endeavors.
Early Career and Internships
Yeong Yeow Wong started his career with internships at prominent companies. In 2012, he worked as an Intern at The Linde Group for two months. Earlier, he gained initial industry experience at IOI Loders Croklaan, where he interned from 2010 to 2011 for two months. These early roles provided him with practical insights and exposure to the engineering field, setting the stage for his subsequent professional achievements.
Education and Academic Background
Yeong Yeow Wong pursued his higher education at Monash University Malaysia, where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. He studied from 2010 to 2013, equipping himself with the technical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for his career in production and reservoir engineering. His academic background has been fundamental to his success in various engineering roles.