We have a new opportunity for an Upstream MQA Specialist to join Northern Marine Group (Maritime Global Services)
Location: India, Mumbai
Reporting to: Upstream MQA Manager
Overview: Lead the Upstream Marine Quality Assurance (MQA) function, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of services in line with client requirements.
This role involves close engagement with offshore and upstream business units, maintaining alignment across MQA functions, and ensuring all activities meet ExxonMobil Supply Chain Best Practices and SLA requirements.
You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, leading team performance, and supporting both operational delivery and strategic MQA initiatives across global operations.
Required skill set and experience:
Proven ability to lead an Upstream MQA team and deliver assurance activities
Experience as an MQA Specialist within an Upstream function
Strong background in vessel assessment, screening, and clearance for offshore operations
Experience conducting audits (ISM, OVMSA) and managing non-conformities
Ability to carry out risk assessments on third-party marine assets and provide mitigation recommendations
Experience reviewing DP documentation in line with best practice
Confident in producing and presenting reports to senior management
Experience in personnel supervision and day-to-day team leadership
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels, including clients and third-party operators
Strong decision-making capability and problem-solving skills
High level of commercial awareness and business integrity
Qualifications:
Minimum Chief Officer or Second Engineer
Electrical Background as an ETO or Chief Electrical Engineer
DP and Offshore experience
Additional desirable qualifications:
Lead Auditor certification
OVIQ Inspector accreditation
IMCA DP Practitioner
Training in accident and incident investigation
Benefits:
Market-Leading Workplace Pension
Term Insurance
Competitive Annual Leave
Medical Care
Flexi / Hybrid Working, available after probation period
Office attendance:
The business operates a 5 day per week in office presence, with the ability to utilise hybrid working, after probation period, up to twice a week, in line with business needs.
How to apply:
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All applications will be contacted ahead of submitting to Northern Marine Group.