Material & Corrosion Specialist

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi is seeking a Material & Corrosion Specialist for an Offshore PMC project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, particularly in material and corrosion management, and will be responsible for investigating failures and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 17+ years experience in Oil and Gas, specializing in Material and Corrosion.
• Knowledge of NACE standards and corrosion mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Investigate material and corrosion failures and recommend mitigation measures.
• Clarify technical concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Planning

Organizational Abilities

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Corrosion Software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Material & Corrosion Specialist

Job Description:

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill the position of Material & Corrosion Specialist for an Offshore PMC project, based in Abu Dhabi City at the EPC Contractor’s office.

Only candidates matching the profile below will be contacted.

Requirements

1. Minimum of 17+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specializing in Material and Corrosion for offshore/onshore projects. Experience with corrosion software (e.g., ECE, Predict, etc.) is required.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, along with good planning and organizational abilities.
3. Extensive knowledge of materials suitable for sour service conditions and familiarity with NACE standards such as MR0175/ISO 15156, MR0103, TM 0177, TM 0284, etc.
4. Experience in investigating material and corrosion failures in service and projects, including root cause analysis and recommending mitigation measures to prevent recurrence.
5. Familiarity with the use of non-metallic materials in oil and gas applications.
6. Knowledge of corrosion mitigation techniques such as chemical injection, inhibitors/biocides, cathodic protection, internal coatings, and cladding.
7. Effective communication skills, both written and oral, to clarify technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
8. Minimum educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).