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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 Shipping Manager to join the shipping team. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Director, Facilities Engineering & Projects, based in Chevron’s ENGINE facility office in Bengaluru.

The Marine capability within Chevron ENGINE in Bengaluru is a new, integrated function established to support Chevron’s global shipping organization by leveraging India-based talent. It combines marine engineering, technical assurance, voyage operations, commercial support, and reliability expertise with a state-of-the-art marine training centre with simulator capability also being commissioned. This setup allows ENGINE to act as an onshore extension of Chevrons global shipping capability, providing technical support and building workforce capability for its global fleet.

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

This is a senior leadership role that will lead and develop Chevron ENGINE’s shipping capability as a high-performing, scalable extension of Chevron shipping company, with overall accountability for organizational effectiveness, capability development, operational excellence, workforce growth, and delivery performance. The role provides strategic direction and governance across all shipping activities within ENGINE and ensures alignment with Chevron shipping’s global priorities and standards.

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:

ENGINE Shipping organization leadership & corporate liaison

• Lead the ENGINE shipping organization, including direct and indirect resources, with single-point accountability for delivery and full employee administrative requirements, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and development of marine employees.

• Establish clear governance, decision-making frameworks, and performance expectations.

• Serve as the primary interface with Chevron shipping company, aligning on:

  • Priorities and demand

  • Standards and policies

  • Operating model and ways of working

• Ensure integration of global shipping workflows into ENGINE delivery.

• Drive alignment with enterprise strategy, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Capability building, workforce development & organizational integration

• Partner with functional supervisors in the sending business/function to align role requirements, work quality, and priorities.

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding strategies and plans

• Coordinate transition, onboarding, training, and parallel-run activities for new resources, including training and travel budget setting and tracking.

• Enable effective integration, mentoring, and deployment aligned to operational needs

• Build sustainable in-country capability, supporting long-term growth, scalability, and efficiency.

Operational excellence, governance & high performance

• Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks.

• Partner with functional supervisors in the sending business/function to align on performance goals, metrics, and objectives.

• Drive consistent delivery performance, role clarity, and accountability across teams.

• Improve efficiency, cost discipline, and decision clarity in shipping operations.

• Monitor and deliver against key success metrics, including:

  • Capability ramp-up and independent leadership progression

  • Increased proportion of locally executed shipping activities.

  • Cost efficiency improvements versus traditional models.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and reliability.

Key outcomes / Success measures

• Stable, well-governed shipping organization with clear accountability.

• Cost-efficient delivery model focused on continuous improvement and competitive performance.

• Effective marine training centre delivering high-quality, compliant training courses

• Strong alignment with shipping leadership and global stakeholders

• A scalable, repeatable, and cost-competitive capability model supporting future ENGINE growth.

Leadership expectations

• Demonstrate Chevron’s high-performance behaviours:

  • Directness, accountability, and results focus

  • Strong decision-making and ownership mindset

• Build a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning

• Act as a visible leader and integrator across ENGINE and shipping’s global model

• Drive talent development, mentoring, and succession planning

• Lead through change, growth, and capability transformation

Why this role matters

• ENGINE Shipping has rapidly expanded in scope and complexity, requiring dedicated leadership to ensure effective governance, scalable delivery, and long-term capability development for the marine function. 

• This role establishes the foundation for a locally led, globally supported shipping capability, enabling sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Required qualifications:

Experience & capability

• Extensive and broad experience across shipping, marine operations, and/or maritime training; with a target of more than 10 years in Chief Engineer / Master Engineer role.

• Proven leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder, multi-time-zone organizations.

• Track record in building capability and scaling operations

• Strong understanding of training governance, compliance, and accreditation frameworks

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 support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.

• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. 

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