Upstream Marine Quality Assurance Advisor

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans and benefits

Retirement benefits

Relocation program

Training and development program

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced Offshore Supply Vessel Marine Advisor to join our team in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role focuses on advising on marine operations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance for OSVs and vessel operators.

You will review data from OVMSA, OVIQ, and DP systems, ensuring safe and efficient offshore support. Collaboration with MSP, MQA, and EM stakeholders is essential for ongoing assurance and onboarding of operators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in offshore vessel operations (OVMSA/OVIQ/DP)
• Experience on shore side operations or vessel related roles
• Knowledge of maritime regulations and DP operations
• Familiarity with vessel audits & inspections

Responsibilities

• Review OSV/vessel operator adherence to EM PMS and PMS terms.
• Steward fleet performance and monitor deviations from regulatory thresholds.
• Support inspections of OSVs, maintenance, and vessel condition.
• Plan, execute and monitor fleet uptime, OPEX, and fuel consumption.
• Attend meetings with Vessel Operators and EM stakeholders
• Assist in annual, special and damage surveys and offshore operations support
• Promote EM best practices in marine QA and DP guidance

Skills

Maritime operations

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Risk management

Tools

DP systems

MQA processes

Job description

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced highly skilled Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Marine Advisor to join our team.

What role you will play in our team

• To be successful in this role, you must quickly build understanding of our business needs, employee value proposition and be able to translate business strategy and objectives into high impact actions.

• You will be a strategic, innovative, and a critical thinker who is outcome focused, able to challenge organization paradigms and demonstrated ability to lead transformational change

• You come with high ambition, high energy, tremendous work‑ethic, and a desire to be part of a winning team

• You will provide your extensive knowledge and experience with to review vessel health and regulatory compliance based on data available from Offshore Vessel Management Self‑Assessment (OVMSA), Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (OVIQ), and Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems.

• Expert advisory on marine operations and risk mitigation for ExxonMobil stakeholders and monitors assurance for new vessel’s onboarding and assessment of operators for compliance with OVMSA and vetting requirements.

• This role is critical in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our offshore support vessels

• Work with the managed service provider (MSP) marine quality assurance (MQA) team on various tasks related to the assessment and stewardship of vessels and operators engage in EM related business.

• Serve as subject matter expert on the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of marine assets (OSVs, PSVs, Crew boats, AHTs etc.) used in EM business.

• Interfaces with OSV Operators, Drilling Contractor, Key Service Providers & MSP’s, Industry Groups & peers; Stays abreast of latest advancement of technology / solutions and influence stakeholder decisions

• Shape and participate in future technology development both internally and externally

  Job location is based out of Bangalore, Karnataka

What you will do

• Work with the MSP’s MQA team on various tasks related to the assessment of candidate third‑party Offshore vessels and vessel operators for EM service, and the stewardship of contracted vessels

• Steward fleet performance of offshore support vessels/PSVs and associated marine operators and scrutinize deviations from PMS compliance and acceptable operational risk thresholds

• Support inspection of OSVs in operations, maintenance, general condition & regulatory compliance

• Plan, Execute and monitor fleet uptime, OPEX, fuel consumptions etc. and manage marine contractors to ensure desired performance and compliance with contractual terms.

• Review supply vessel daily operations via daily noon reports and fleet reports and identify deviations and take proactive actions to ensure health of fleet is maintained

• Support inspection of OSVs in operations, maintenance, general condition & vessel performances

• Ensure vessels are carrying out PMS as per contractual terms and manage operators to ensure that vessels are well maintained to minimize potential for downtime

• Monitor daily fuel consumption and scrutinize deviations of field support vessels.

• Attend monthly meetings with Vessel Operators and EM stakeholders

• Support advisory for annual, special & damage surveys, UWILD activities, ROV operations; Support offshore operations for all other marine related activities.

• Stewardship of key EM Best Practices including upstream marine quality assurance, marine collision avoidance and dynamic positioning best practices.

About You

• Minimum of 5 yr. experience in offshore vessel operations, focus on OVMSA, OVIQ, and DP systems.
• Previous work experience on shore side operations or vessel related roles dealing with OSV’s or supply vessels, platforms, drill ships or production units.
• Experience in marine assurance, DP Trails, FMEA’s, DP Gap Analysis, Marine Warranty Surveys etc.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and industry standards with preferably DP Operator Certificate.
• Experience with vessel audits and inspections; Familiarity with maritime safety management systems.
• Proficiency in using marine software and tools such as ExxonMobil MQA processes, procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of EM OIMS, CIMS, standards and procedures for management reporting.
• Marine industry knowledge with MQA requirements/expectations and risk management principles;
• Capabilities to act as an ISM Auditor with experience in Third Party Safety Management System audits;
• Strong leadership and collaboration, ability to communicate clearly and interface with Senior Management.
• High integrity, disciplined, discretion and adherence to confidentiality.
• Effective mentoring & motivating capabilities, ability to work with different cultures and diverse backgrounds.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and effectively plan and prioritize activities.
• Effective team player possessing abilities to interact effectively with internal personnel, external third parties & ExxonMobil affiliates world-wide.
• Fluent and proficient in English. Effective in verbal and written communications.
• Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability.
• Understanding of related information systems, data analytics and effective dash boarding

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 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.