Zong Hua Chia
About Zong Hua Chia
Zong Hua Chia is the Manager of Marine Lubricant Operations at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a strong background in chemical engineering.
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Zong Hua Chia is the Manager of Marine Lubricant Operations at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and is based in the Asia Pacific region.
Company
ExxonMobil benefits from Zong Hua Chia's managerial skills in Marine Lubricant Operations. His tenure with the company includes roles such as Regional Analyst for South AP, Operations Supervisor, Singapore Synthetics Project Start-Up Lead, and Maintenance and Reliability Planner.
Education and Expertise
Zong Hua Chia earned First Class Honours in Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering and Finance from the National University of Singapore. He also holds a Génie Chimique degree from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble and studied French at Université Stendhal Grenoble 3. Additionally, he achieved recognition as a Discipline Representative for the Model United Nations at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Professional Background
Zong Hua Chia began his career with internships at Mitsui Chemicals in Osaka, Japan, and Arkema in King of Prussia, PA, USA. He joined ExxonMobil in 2013 and has progressed through various roles, culminating in his current position as Manager of Marine Lubricant Operations. He has worked in locations such as Singapore and Jurong and has played significant roles in projects and operations.
Achievements
Zong Hua Chia delivered sustainable low-sulfur lubricant solutions through the IMO2020 project and automated barge scheduling processes, achieving a 99% fulfilment rate and record earnings of $40 million ex-Singapore. He led the Singapore Logistics team to record export deliveries during crises and transitions and mentored new import planners across India, Indonesia, and Australia.