Vessel Performance & Marine Fuels Advisor

What you will do:

• Provide expertise on marine fuel management and vessel performance for the organization.
• Monitor real-time consumptions and emissions to address inefficiencies;
• Develop and enhance existing vessel optimization tools currently used to monitor and visualize fleet performance and emissions data
• Maintain the Marine Fuel Management Best Practice (MFMBP) and incorporate updates as necessary; Coordinate and participate in Cold-Eyes Reviews for high risk locations
• Develop platforms and dashboards to provide data to on fleet performance (e.g. average consumption, best speeds, good vs bad performers, best ships to use in certain trades, emissions)
• Work closely with Vessel Operations to provide support and guidance to Freight Trading desks to apply best practices for running time charter fleet
• Support Freight Operations to support real-time interventions and serve as focal point to engage external service providers on voyage optimization and analytics
• Support commercial and contractual teams regarding interpretation of clauses and potential exposures for freight trading, especially clauses relevant to vessel performance (agreeing new Speed and Consumptions)
• Identify areas where there are opportunities to add commercial value, as well as areas where the exposure to value leakage exists
• Assist decision makers with data analysis and presentation for engagements with external parties (owners and technical managers) to have productive discussions on improving fleet efficiency
• Support vessel performance claims process, delivering bottom line value through recoveries of claims
• Advise on closing out disputed claims by liaising with multiple ExxonMobil teams as well as external parties

About You:

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 yr. Marine or Vessels affiliated experience with knowledge of ship technologies with Basic understanding of ships and their day-to-day operations
• Data analytics and visualization skills including proficiency in commonly available tools i.e. MS Excel, Power BI, smart sheets, Tableau.
• Ability to extract and analyze data from multiple sources using analytical tools and demonstrated commercial acumen
• Self-starter, motivated to learn/develop new skills as per evolving demands of the job
• Keen interest in data analytics and the key info/message indicated by the numbers
• Experience in data analysis with programming tools/languages eg. python, SQL, Matlab, Excel VBA a plus
• Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and effectively, ability to implement corrective actions and improve processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues related to transportation losses.
• Abilities to effectively interface with external third parties & ExxonMobil affiliates world-wide.
• Experience in the shipping/ oil & gas industry
• Experience with fuel management or vessel performance
• Effective in verbal and written communications

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Proven experience in fuels control and management and efficiency initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and mitigate fuels losses, Ability to analyze complex data and generate detailed reports.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and effectively, Ability to implement corrective actions and improve processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues related to transportation losses.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accurate measurement and reporting of cargo volumes.
• Ability to detect discrepancies and take appropriate actions.
• High integrity, disciplined, discretion and adherence to confidentiality.
• Effective mentoring & motivating capabilities, ability to work with different cultures and diverse backgrounds.
• 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.
• Understanding of related information systems, data analytics and effective dash boarding