Full-Time
Quality Engineer
Drilling Services
ExxonMobil
10,001+ employees
Global fuel producer, distributor, stations network
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing or Equivalent) as a minimum.
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in oil and gas Drilling Services equipment inspection and testing in the field of Quality.
- Candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 7.0 out of 10.
- Must have strong knowledge of drilling services and rig equipment inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and major certification requirements.
- Must have strong knowledge of design & testing BOP equipment, control systems and recommended practices regarding BOP equipment, testing and maintenance (API 16A, API 16D, API RP53).
- Experienced and familiar with API Q1, API Q2 & API Product specifications such as API 5CT, API 5DP, API 7-1.
- Experienced with Drill String Inspection (DS-1) and maintenance.
- Must hold NDT Level II certification in MPT, UT, LPT, RT, and VT.
- Experienced and familiar with API and proprietary premium connection (VAM, Tenaris, JFE and Hunting), rotary connection inspection and threading operations.
- Certification or auditing experience (ISO 9001 or API Q1 or Q2) is preferable.
- Certification or welding experience (through a recognized body like AWS/CSWIP 3.1/3.2) is preferable.
- Thorough knowledge of sound quality assurance practices. Abreast of best practices and latest technology in meeting minimum industry standards and specifications (such as API and/or ISO 9000, ASME, DS-1, NACE, etc.) for inspection, assembly, testing, storage and transportation of drilling services equipment.
- Stewards monthly Global Wells Quality Network meetings – leads the standardization of processes and enables the implementation of best practices through lessons learned and industry engagement.
- Leads the standardization and improvement of the Interval Problem Reporting / Quality Event Reports (QER) across business units – facilitating the development of associated tools and dashboards.
- Assist the maintenance and distribution of quality catches associated with Drilling Services and equipment manufacturing activities.
- Aids the Global Quality network with ExxonMobil Rig equipment inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance requirements.
- Stewards the maintenance of Wells Teams Quality Plans for business units and aids the implementation of Quality Control Plans for Suppliers and Service Quality Plans for Drilling Contractors and Service Partners.
- Support the Global Wells Quality network with the stewardship of capability and QMS assessments of Drilling Contractors, Service Partners and Suppliers
- Provide support for business units (when requested) to ensure that all drill string and BHA equipment and services meet the minimum specified technical and quality requirements
- Provide support (when requested) on tool and equipment preparations and inspections to include, but not limited to, manufacturing, disassembly, inspection, repair, servicing, reassembly, pressure testing, and function testing of equipment including directional drilling, BHA & drill pipe, tubular handling, cementing, wireline and coil tubing equipment to ensure proper procedures are followed (e.g. quality plans and Equipment Preventive Maintenance, Inspection and Test Plans - PMITPs).
- Reviews of documents for manufacturing or services related to incoming equipment (Drill Pipe Inspection reports, TPI reports associated with manufacturing, MTRs etc.)
- Coordinates equipment and service failure investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action identification and implementation.
- Assists Wells Engineering staff with resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Requests-for-Exception (RFEs).
- Organize, plan, and supervise verification programs via Third Party Inspectors (TPIs) to ensure conformance with the applicable ExxonMobil specifications and industry codes and standards.
- Ensure appropriate budget allocation for Third Party inspection agencies in collaboration with Wells Teams.
- Maintain sound understanding of API specifications and ExxonMobil Quality procedures.
ExxonMobil operates a global network of Exxon and Mobil fuel stations offering gasoline, diesel, motor oil, and convenience-store items to individuals and commercial customers, and it also supplies wholesale fuels. Customers purchase fuel and related products at stations, use loyalty programs, and may add services like car washes; Alexa voice-pay options are available at many stations to speed transactions. The company differentiates itself with a vast, vertically integrated retail and wholesale network, broad loyalty programs, and technology-enabled payments. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and fuel access worldwide while delivering value through a wide range of services and payment options, maintaining leadership in the energy sector.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1866
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Global operations across 60 countries support broad customer reach and cross-selling.[11]
- Integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemicals enable bundled offerings for fleets and retailers.[1][5]
- Next-generation technologies support higher-value energy and lower-emissions product development.[14][1]
What critics are saying
- Revenue growth depends on Guyana, Permian, and LNG ramps delivering on schedule.[6]
- Golden Pass delays or weak LNG markets would hit a major growth driver.[2]
- Refining and chemicals margins can offset upstream gains during commodity downturns.[1][13]
What makes ExxonMobil unique
- Three business lines centralize technology and engineering for tighter execution.[6]
- Downstream sells over 5.4 million barrels daily across branded retail networks.[3][5]
- LNG is a distinct Upstream business, with Golden Pass cargoes starting in 2026.[2]
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Exxon Mobil shares fell sharply on 8 April despite strong quarterly performance, as US-Iran ceasefire talks eliminated the energy sector's "war premium". Brent crude dropped to its lowest level in nearly a month as the two countries began negotiations in Pakistan. The company disclosed that disruptions in Qatar and the UAE would reduce first-quarter global oil-equivalent production by approximately 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. These Middle Eastern assets represent about 12% of Exxon's total oil production. Preliminary earnings showed approximately $5 billion, or $1.20 per share, compared to adjusted earnings of $7.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Higher oil and gas prices could boost upstream earnings by roughly $1.4 billion, but downstream earnings face a $5.3 billion hit from timing effects related to derivatives and conflict-delayed cargoes.
ExxonMobil has told the SEC that producing its annual Form 10-K requires roughly 20,000 employee hours over six weeks, characterising it as a "considerable undertaking" during the regulator's review of Regulation S-K. However, a return-on-investment analysis reveals the compliance cost is minimal compared to the value it generates. Including legal, executive and board costs, the total 10-K production cost is approximately $15 million — just 0.005% of ExxonMobil's $332 billion 2025 revenues and 0.052% of its $28.8 billion net income. The company spends more on capital investment in a single business day than on the entire compliance exercise. Meanwhile, academic research shows public listing commands a 20-25% premium over private companies. Applied to ExxonMobil's $648 billion market capitalisation, mandatory disclosure through the 10-K enables $130-162 billion in shareholder value — delivering a 19,000-to-1 return on compliance costs.
Exxon Mobil disclosed approximately 6% of global output was lost during the first quarter due to the Iran conflict disrupting Persian Gulf operations, with half the impact from a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar. Two LNG trains were damaged by Iranian missile strikes, with no clear repair timeline. The company expects a $3.7 billion sequential decline in its energy-products division, though management characterised the impact as temporary. Higher commodity prices are providing offset, with estimated gains of $2.1 billion from crude and $400 million from natural gas. Excluding timing effects, per-share earnings were higher quarter over quarter. The Persian Gulf typically accounts for one-fifth of Exxon's global output. The disruption follows recent growth projects and acquisitions that had lifted production by over 30% in the past three years.
Exxon Mobil shares have surged 34% year-to-date as the Iran conflict pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries one-fifth of global oil and LNG flows. However, XOM stock plunged 5% on 1 April following reports the conflict may end soon, marking its worst single-day drop in over a year. The US International Development Finance Corporation launched a $20 billion maritime reinsurance programme to restore confidence and resume oil tanker traffic. Exxon's fourth-quarter earnings showed EPS of $1.71, beating estimates by 2%, with revenue of $82.31 billion. Net income reached $6.5 billion, though net income growth contracted 14% amid margin pressure. The company currently trades at a premium valuation with a trailing P/E of 23 times.
As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, American defence contractors and oil companies are reaping substantial profits whilst consumers face surging petrol prices approaching $4 per gallon. Defence stocks have surged, with Lockheed Martin jumping 25% this year after winning a contract to triple missile seeker production. Oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron have seen share prices rise over 20% as US crude nearly doubled from $65 to over $110 per barrel following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US oil producers could gain an additional $63 billion in profit, according to Rystad Energy. The situation mirrors 2022's Russia-Ukraine crisis, when global oil companies made $916 billion whilst American consumers faced record $5 per gallon petrol prices and 9% inflation.