James Livesay
About James Livesay
James Livesay is the Coral FLNG Offshore Installation Manager at ExxonMobil, overseeing towing, mooring, and subsea installation activities for the Coral FLNG project in Maputo, Mozambique.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
James Livesay serves as the Coral FLNG Offshore Installation Manager at ExxonMobil, a role he has held since 2021. Based in Maputo, Mozambique, he is responsible for overseeing the towing and mooring operations of the Coral FLNG, a floating liquefied natural gas facility. His duties also involve managing all SURF (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines) and subsea installation activities for the Coral FLNG project.
Past ExxonMobil Roles
James Livesay has an extensive tenure at ExxonMobil, spanning multiple roles and locations. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Coral FLNG Offshore Installation Manager in Paris Area, France. Prior to this, he worked as an Installation Advisor in the Houston, Texas Area from 2014 to 2019. He also served as the Installation Engineering Lead in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2011 to 2014, and as an Installation Engineer in Houston, Texas Area from 2010 to 2011.
Early Career
Before joining ExxonMobil, James Livesay worked at Air Energi as a Consultant from 2003 to 2009. He also held the position of Sr. Project Engineer at Coflexip Stena Offshore from 1998 to 2003. His early career includes a role as an Engineer at the American Bureau of Shipping from 1993 to 1997.
Education and Qualifications
James Livesay holds an MBA from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, which he achieved between 1995 and 1998. He also has a BS in Maritime Systems (Ocean) Engineering from Texas A&M University Galveston Campus, completed from 1988 to 1993.
Collaboration with Eni
For the Coral FLNG Project, James Livesay has been seconded to Eni, indicating a collaborative effort between ExxonMobil and another major energy company. This role underscores his capability to work with multiple stakeholders in the energy sector.