Riser Engineer

ExxonMobil India Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,770,992 - 7,633,588; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans and maternity leave

Retirement benefits

Training and development program

Job summary

ExxonMobil India Careers is looking for candidates for a Riser Engineering position in Bengaluru. This role involves providing technical support to deepwater projects, collaborating with multi-discipline teams, and ensuring alignment on design and engineering activities.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, experience in riser systems, and strong communication skills. Attractive benefits include global opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 7.0 required for engineering degree.
• 3–15 years of Riser Engineering experience.
• Experience in maintaining dynamic riser systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop riser system design criteria for projects.
• Oversee riser analysis studies for design support.
• Interface with engineers and external clients.

Skills

Dynamic riser system development

Riser analysis using OrcaFlex

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine Engineering

Tools

OrcaFlex

ABAQUS

Job description

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

ExxonMobil is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to provide Riser Engineering technical support and expertise to its oil and gas development projects and production operations. The candidate would be part of ExxonMobil’s Pipelines & Risers team in ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, working out of ExxonMobil’s Bangalore Campus (Prestige Shantiniketan) in India. The candidate would be responsible for working with multi‑discipline deepwater SURF (Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers, Flowlines) teams to execute and / or steward riser design / engineering activities as part of project development (concept, FEED), execution, and operations phases.

What You Will Do

• Develop, specify, and apply riser system design criteria for a wide variety of activities, developments, and operations, i.e., large‑scale deepwater capital projects, R&D programs, and offshore installation activities opportunities.
• Get involved in various riser, flexibles or umbilicals engineering activities for deepwater projects from concept evaluation and selection to installation to commissioning and start‑up.
• Execute and/or oversee riser analysis studies (conducted by ExxonMobil internal resources and/or third‑party companies) to support riser system design (i.e., strength, fatigue, interference).
• Evaluate strengths and shortcomings of different riser design philosophies.
• Lead revisions to company standards and/or industry practices.
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines (e.g., marine, pipelines, flow assurance, materials) to align on work scopes and work products.
• Interface with suppliers, contractors and other third parties to ensure work products are in alignment with ExxonMobil expectations.
• Participate in offshore industry activities such as conferences and committees.
• Field visits to project locations, vendor premises, production units, etc.
• Participate in risk assessments, technology evaluations / selections, and fitness for service assessments.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering – preferably in Mechanical, Civil, Marine Engineering or related disciplines with minimum GPA 7.0.
• 3–15 years of experience in Riser Engineering. The experience should include primarily dynamic riser system development or engineering support, at some of the following stages of project:
• Concept selection / FEED / Detail Engineering
• Manufacturing / Fabrication
• Installation
• Testing
• Integrity Management
• Demonstrated experience can include:
• Rigid, flexible, hybrid risers and/or dynamic umbilical systems
• Either of these riser system configurations: single hybrid risers, lazy‑wave or catenary configurations
• Dynamic riser analysis in industry standard FE software such as OrcaFlex, ABAQUS or similar. Analysis experience should be described as follows:
• Strength analysis due to Wave/Vessel motion
• Fatigue analyses due to Wave/Vessel motion, VIV, etc.
• Interference
• Installation
• Local analyses for Flexible/Umbilical
• Experience in leading or coordinating work of other riser engineers and interfacing with internal/external client would be a bonus.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as per business needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong listening, verbal & written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to mentor others and work with globally diverse business teams.

Work in shift: 1.30 PM – 10.30 PM IST.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Working knowledge of applying riser engineering codes & standards, such as API or DNV (e.g., API 2RD, 17J, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.

Your Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Global networking & cross‑functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance programWorkplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

EEO Statement

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability status.