Marine Reliability Engineer
Chevron
Full-time
On-site
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Total Number of Openings
1Marine Reliability Engineer
The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Centre (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.
Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.
about the position
Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Marine Reliability Engineer to join the Subsea Marine & Shipping team. Reporting to the Manager, this role will be based in Chevron’s office in Bengaluru.
This position is a functional member of Chevron Shipping Company’s (CSC) Fleet Technical Asset Integrity and Reliability department. The applicant should be familiar with Oil/LNG Tankers, Operations, Reliability Cantered Maintenance (RCM) principles, Condition based Monitoring programs, Predictive maintenance, Diesel Engines operation & maintenance, requirements of Classification Society, Flagstate and IMO. Project management skills, data handling/processing skills, technical evaluations, report writing, verbal/written communication, presentation skills are preferred for this role.
The applicant should have a maritime background and should have sailed onboard oil/ gas tankers as an experienced engineer (Prefer Chief Engineer, 1st Assistant Engineer, or Senior 2nd Assistant Engineer). The applicant should be self-motivated and driven, have demonstrated technical competencies to enhance Chevron Shipping’s Asset Integrity and Reliability strategies, be open to challenging the status quo and explore use of new tools/ technologies to enhance efficiency, be willing to collaborate and work effectively with global teams, across different time zones.
Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.
Key responsibilities
• Acts as Diesel Engines (4-Stroke and 2-Stroke) Subject Matter Expert and provides technical support to Marine Operations team for CSC’s operated oil and gas tanker fleet of around 30 vessels.
• Manages various Reliability Programs related to Diesel Engines, including but not limited to Engines Performance Monitoring, Cylinder Drip Oil Analysis and Piston-Liner inspections.
• Oversees the company’s Predictive Maintenance System installed on oil and gas fleet vessels and supports associated processes. Demonstrates value and champions predictive systems within the organization. Leads engagements and liaises with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), 3rd party vendors, ships and others to address any system issues and drives change within the fleet of ships.
• Leads development, deployment, sustainability and continual improvements of predictive maintenance strategies. Supports Predictive Machinery Analyzer systems including Data Historian, Portable Data Analyzer, Icon Diesel Doctor engine condition monitoring system and associated sensor and measuring devices
• Acts as Asset Owner for diesel engines and other assigned onboard equipment/systems, responsible for managing maintenance strategies, procedures in CSC’s Safety Management System, job plan reviews in the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), providing technical support for critical fleetwide issues related to the assigned equipment/systems.
• Advises Engineering Superintendents on diesel engine maintenance requirements for the shipyard planning process.
• Develops protocols and manages various programs for safe, reliable, and optimized operation of main engines like low load engine operations to improve fuel efficiency and lower Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Provides necessary technical support to vessels and operations team to safely manage various kinds of specialized and routine operations.
• Coordinates testing of alternative fuels onboard CSC operated vessels.
• Collaborates with vendors, performs engineering study, verification and pilots’ new technologies and initiatives to prove value to CSC. Leads projects to scale new initiatives to the entire CSC fleet.
• Supports OEM Service Letters process, involving review of issued Service Letters, Technical Bulletins, Alerts from several OEMs and posting in a centralized location.
• Supports Oil/Gas Fleet teams and vessel management teams as a Subject Matter Expert for technical issues.
• Leads or acts as a team member for technical incident investigations requiring vessel operational/technical knowledge.
• Supports special technical projects as needed.
• Collaborates and builds trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About you
We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.
To be considered for this role, applicants should have:
• Technical – Marine engineering / Naval architecture. Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, marine systems, equipment, and maintenance practices; able to apply knowledge to variety of Reliability initiatives. Background to include BS in Engineering (Marine, Mechanical, Naval Architecture) and/or equivalent seagoing experience in a senior engineer rank. Any additional certification in maintenance and reliability engineering is preferred.
• We Lead Behaviours’: Strong performer in building relationships and growing capabilities. Able to engage effectively with a diverse multi-cultural workforce, resolving complicated issues, with a One-Team mindset, whilst meeting team objectives. Ability to foster collaborative working relationships with wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver results – teamwork: Demonstrated ability to support multiple projects/cross-functional teams (lead or contribute individually), keep stakeholders properly informed and engaged, and accomplish explicit and implicit objectives.
• Growing capabilities – analytical skills: Able to collect performance and condition monitoring data, identify trends and develop meaningful insights to make recommendations for improvements in maintenance and reliability. Familiar with data analytics and predictive analytics. Demonstrates advanced computer skills. Demonstrated interest in new technology and innovation.
What we can offer you
Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.
Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development, and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
Access comprehensive benefits that supports your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.
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