Full-Time
Upstream Marine Quality Assurance Advisor
Posted on 11/15/2025
ExxonMobil
10,001+ employees
Global fuel producer, distributor, stations network
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
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- 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
- 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.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Record Guyana production exceeds 900,000 barrels daily in Q1 2026.
- Golden Pass LNG achieves first production in early 2026 amid rising demand.
- Permian Basin targets 1.8 million oil-equivalent barrels daily by end-2026.
What critics are saying
- Strait of Hormuz closure cuts Middle East output by 750,000 barrels daily.
- Chevron's Guyana stake growth erodes Exxon's upstream market share.
- Occidental's 9.3% margin diverts investors from Exxon's 7.5% operations.
What makes ExxonMobil unique
- ExxonMobil formed in 1999 merger of Exxon and Mobil from Standard Oil legacy.
- Vertically integrated across upstream, product solutions, and low carbon divisions.
- Manages industry-leading portfolio as largest non-government energy producer.
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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
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.