Port Agency Advisor
About the job
- Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred but not required
- Extensive experience in marine operations management, preferably in port agency or terminal operations, with a minimum of 10 years in an advisory or consultancy role
- In-depth knowledge of port operations, maritime regulations, and industry best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to various leadership levels within the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, manage and hold contract resources accountable to deliver results
- Proficiency in relevant software applications and systems used in marine operations and logistics
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities that support Global Marine’s port agency operations, ensuring seamless vessel handling, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service quality and delivery
- Collaborate closely with operations, trading, procurement, and accounting teams and leverage expertise to optimize vessel port costs while enhancing operational efficiency
- Provide strategic advice and guidance to vessel operations and trading teams on port agency matters, including cost calculations, regulatory compliance, and best practices to achieve lowest in-class port costs
- Offer insights and recommendations to optimize vessel port calls, cargo handling, and port-related processes
- Liaise with port agents and authorities, terminal operators, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth vessel operations and resolve operational challenges
- Develop analytical tools and reports for senior leadership that highlight vessel port cost structure and opportunities for savings; lead efforts with procurement teams to help negotiate service agreements with various port vendors where necessary
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of port activities with trading and operational goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor to shipping teams, building and maintaining strong relationships based on expertise, responsiveness, and reliability while providing tailored solutions and value-added services to meet their goals
- Stay updated on maritime regulations, port policies, and industry developments, offering informed guidance to operations and trading teams
- Conduct risk assessments of port operations, identifying potential hazards and vulnerabilities while developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions and ensure safety
- Be willing and able to travel periodically within the Houston region or other locations as needed, including industry events, up to an estimated 10-15% of work time
- The Port Agency Advisor will collaborate closely with operations, trading, procurement, and accounting teams and leverage expertise to optimize vessel port costs while enhancing operational efficiency
- The position is located at ExxonMobil’s office in Bengaluru.
About the company
ExxonMobil produces oil and natural gas and manufactures fuels, lubricants, and chemicals for transport operators, industrial customers, and consumers around the world. Its businesses span resource exploration and production, refineries that turn crude oil into fuels, and plants that make plastics and other chemical materials. The company sells products through wholesale supply agreements and the Exxon, Esso, and Mobil brands, including motor oils for vehicles and machinery. It also sells services that capture, transport, and store industrial carbon dioxide underground. The merged company formed in 1999 from Exxon and Mobil, with roots in earlier oil businesses, and is headquartered in Spring, Texas.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Investment has cash backing: ExxonMobil generated $23.6 billion of operating cash flow in the June 2026 quarter.
- ExxonMobil is commercializing carbon storage: its second Louisiana operation started in February 2026.
- Eligible U.S. employees build retirement savings: ExxonMobil contributes 7% of salary when workers contribute 6%.
What critics are saying
- Oil prices drive ExxonMobil's results: higher crude prices added $4.2 billion to upstream earnings in the June 2026 quarter.
- U.S. starting vacation is limited: ExxonMobil lists a two-week base allowance that increases with service.
- ExxonMobil's workforce contracted: February 2026 reporting showed regular employees fell from 61,000 to 58,000 during 2025.
What makes ExxonMobil unique
- ExxonMobil controls a vast shale footprint: its combined Permian holdings span more than 1.4 million net acres.
- ExxonMobil directs Guyana's major offshore field: its affiliate operates Stabroek with a 45% stake.
- ExxonMobil owns carbon-storage infrastructure: its U.S. carbon dioxide pipeline network stretches more than 1,300 miles.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive compensation
Medical plans
Maternity Leave
Retirement benefits
Annual vacations & holidays
Day care assistance program
Training and development program
Tuition assistance program
Workplace flexibility policy
Relocation program
Transportation facility
Company News
ExxonMobil's output from Guyana and the Permian Basin is growing strongly. Its upstream volumes outside the Middle East have reached their highest level in more than two decades. Analysts say the company's valuation has held up and that it can sustain cash generation despite weaker crude price forecasts, climate litigation, and efficiency concerns versus peers. The US Supreme Court will hear Suncor v. Boulder, a climate case involving ExxonMobil, which could shape how far such lawsuits can go. One narrative projects revenue of $373.7 billion and earnings of $45.7 billion by 2029, up from $32.8 billion in earnings now. It puts fair value at $170.91, in line with the current price. The most optimistic analysts see revenue of $509 billion and earnings of $55.2 billion.
Exxon Mobil's 43-year run of annual dividend increases looks safe even if oil prices fall, though growth in the payout could be at risk. The company pays $4.12 a share a year, about $16.9 billion in total. In 2025, Exxon generated $51.97 billion of operating cash flow and $26.13 billion of free cash flow. Adding its $20 billion buyback pushed total payouts above free cash flow. If crude stays low, the buyback and capital spending would be cut first. Exxon's net debt-to-EBITDA ratio is 0.548, and it has cut structural costs by $16.3 billion since 2019. Rivals look weaker. Shell cut its dividend in 2020, and Chevron posted negative free cash flow of $1.549 billion in the first quarter of 2026. Exxon shares closed at $169.01, up 43.18% this year, with a yield of 2.48%.
ExxonMobil has blocked a proposal by partners in Kazakhstan's Kashagan oil field to settle a $5 billion environmental fine with the government, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. The company also convinced TotalEnergies to oppose the settlement, preventing the consensus needed among partners to proceed. ExxonMobil has made resolving the dispute a condition for potential new investment at Kashagan. The company told Kazakh officials that an $80 billion expansion to develop an untapped portion of the field would depend on settling the penalty. The fine, dating to 2022, amounts to 2.356 trillion tenge and stems from sulfur handling at the site. An Atyrau court upheld the penalty in June, and Kazakhstan's Justice Ministry began collection proceedings in July. The Kashagan partners continue contesting the fine through two international arbitrations.
ExxonMobil has fully recovered its $55 billion investment in offshore Guyana, about two years ahead of schedule. The field now produces roughly 100,000 barrels per day above initial projections, with a fifth vessel due to start operations before the end of 2026. Under the cost recovery structure, ExxonMobil recouped expenses from up to 75% of production, splitting remaining revenue evenly with Guyana's government. With the cost bank now cleared, more revenue will flow directly to free cash flow rather than reimbursement. The company generated over $17 billion in free cash flow during the second quarter of 2026, returning more than $9 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Management cautions that entitled volumes in Guyana will decline slightly post-recovery, whilst cash flow remains dependent on oil prices.
Exxon Mobil shares initially rallied 2.1% to $167.67 on Thursday as Brent crude surged 4% to $105.26 per barrel, but surrendered nearly all gains to trade at $164.01. The reversal reflects investor caution about treating the oil spike as both an earnings boost and an economic warning. The company generated $14.5 billion in second-quarter earnings and $17.2 billion in free cash flow, with upstream operations contributing 54.6% of total earnings. However, Exxon's current share price sits 28.79% above its GF Value of $127.35. Whilst one quarter's free cash flow equals 2.3% of Exxon's $738 billion market capitalisation, conflict-driven oil profits remain unreliable. Higher crude prices boost upstream earnings but potentially damage consumption and economic growth.