You'en Lee
About You'en Lee
You'en Lee is a Manufacturing Optimization and Production Planning professional at ExxonMobil in Singapore, specializing in refinery and chemical operations integration, particularly in LPG and Naphtha.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
You'en Lee is currently holding the position of Manufacturing Optimization and Production Planning at ExxonMobil in Singapore. Since 2019, he has played a pivotal role in integrating refinery and chemical operations. His responsibilities include managing the import and export logistics of LPG and Naphtha at the Singapore Chemical Plant, ensuring efficient production processes. He acts as a first responder to production upsets and crises, facilitating smooth operations across manufacturing, commercial, and inter-site interfaces.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, You'en Lee worked as a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil from 2017 to 2019 at the Jurong Island facility. He also completed a Process Engineering Internship with ExxonMobil in 2015, spanning two months. During his time as a process engineer, he focused on petrochemical value chain optimization and improving yields and feed flexibility for olefins products including Ethylene, Propylene, and Polymers.
Early Career
You'en Lee commenced his professional journey as an Administrative Officer at CrimsonLogic in 2013, working there for five months. Prior to that, he served as a Military Police 3rd Sergeant in the Singapore Armed Forces at Mowbray Camp from 2011 to 2012. These roles helped him build a foundation in administrative and leadership skills before transitioning into engineering.
Education Background
You'en Lee holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, having studied there from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this, he attended National Junior College, where he completed courses in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, and Chinese between 2009 and 2010. His academic background provided a robust foundation for his career in chemical engineering and manufacturing optimization.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
You'en Lee specializes in petrochemical value chain optimization with a focus on olefins products, such as Ethylene, Propylene, Polymers, C4, and MTBE. He is proficient in using the Aspen Petroleum Scheduler (APS/ORION) for production planning and optimization. His expertise extends to conducting simulations and debottlenecking studies to enhance logistics capabilities, supporting the integration of refinery and chemical operations. In his current role, he is involved in mid-term integrated planning (1-5 years) for LPG, Naphtha, and Crude tankages, aligning with ExxonMobil's chemicals growth strategy.