Subsea Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Exxon Mobil is looking for an experienced subsea engineer for its Bangalore Campus. You will support oil and gas projects, develop hardware design criteria, and manage contractor interactions. A B.Tech. or M.Tech. in engineering and 3-13 years of relevant experience is required.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in subsea systems and offshore installations, good communication abilities, and be willing to work in shifts. Benefits include competitive compensation and medical plans.

Qualifications

• 3 to 13 years of experience in subsea engineering design or operations.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to mentor others.
• Willingness to travel internationally when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop subsea hardware design criteria for various projects.
• Provide technical support throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor third-party engineering contractors.

Skills

Subsea systems expertise

Offshore installation knowledge

Engineering codes & standards knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Tech. or M.Tech. in related engineering fields

Tools

Subsea Production System Hardware knowledge

Subsea control systems knowledge

Job description

What role you will play in our team

ExxonMobil is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide subsea engineering technical support and expertise to its oil and gas development projects and production operations. The candidate will be part of ExxonMobil’s Subsea team in ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, working out of ExxonMobil’s Bangalore Campus (Prestige Shantiniketan Whitefield) in India. The candidate will be responsible for providing corporate‑wide technical and advisory support in the areas of subsea hardware engineering and operations. Responsibilities will include developing and applying design and operating criteria for ExxonMobil’s diverse, global portfolio of assets, new developments, and industry‑led initiatives.

What you will do

• Develop, specify, and apply subsea hardware design criteria for a wide variety of activities, developments, and operations, such as large‑scale deepwater capital projects, R&D programs, offshore installation activities, and low‑carbon solutions opportunities.
• Provide management with sound recommendations and context for subsea hardware design philosophies and strategic contracting decisions.
• Be involved in various subsea project support efforts from concept evaluation and selection to commissioning and start‑up.
• Interface with contractors and sub‑contractors to ensure that the work is executed in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements, including review of discipline design drawings and documents.
• Develop and carry out procedures for FAT, EFAT, SIT, and pre‑loadout of subsea hardware.
• Participate in risk assessments, root‑cause failure analyses, technology evaluations/selections, and offshore installation of subsea hardware. Interface with people from different disciplines (e.g., marine, risers, pipelines, flow assurance) to align on work scopes and work products.
• Work with other subsea disciplines such as Subsea Controls and Subsea Operations to align on work scopes and work products.
• Support subsea operations through troubleshooting findings, surveillance programs, integrity management, and technical reviews & recommendations.
• Monitor and provide engineering oversight of third‑party engineering contractors and service providers to various business units.
• Sustain and promote ExxonMobil’s safety culture.

About You

Skills and Qualification

• B.Tech. or M.Tech. degree in Subsea, Offshore, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related disciplines.
• 3 to 13 years of experience in subsea engineering design or operations with expertise in one of the following: subsea systems / subsea operations / subsea hardware / subsea controls / subsea processing.
• Working knowledge of Subsea Production System Hardware (Wellhead, Tree, Manifold, Jumpers, Connectors).
• Working knowledge of Offshore Installation Activities.
• Knowledge of applying subsea engineering codes & standards such as API 17D/6A/17H, ASME 31.3/31.8 and other relevant API, IOGP, and ASME subsea hardware and piping standards.
• Familiar with typical equipment and component selection drivers & tradeoffs, failure modes and ability to diagnose problems.
• Awareness of subsea system architecture and fundamental subsea hardware functionality.
• Familiar with operation of typical subsea systems including general layout, process flow and chemical distribution.
• Familiar with different types of subsea control systems (SCM, SDU, UTA, Flying leads), topside systems (MCS, EPU, HPU) and interfaces.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as per business needs (<10%).
• 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.
• Flexible to work in shifts 1.30 PM – 10.30 PM IST.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Broad knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and related work processes.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and frequent changes in priorities.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and interface skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you:

• 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 program
• Workplace 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.