Engineer & Corrosion & Materials

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Engineer – Corrosion & Materials to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will contribute to corrosion management strategies and material selection for projects in the oil and gas sector. With a focus on safety and efficient operations, the role requires strong communication skills and the ability to produce engineering deliverables. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials engineering and relevant experience is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corrosion and materials engineering within oil & gas.
• Proficiency in corrosion management, material selection, and coating design.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards like NACE and API.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering deliverables like reports and data sheets.
• Support corrosion management strategy development and implementation.
• Conduct material assessments and assist in coating designs.

Skills

Corrosion management strategy development

Material selection

Coating design and specification

Corrosion risk evaluation

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials engineering

Job description

Wood's Digital Consulting business is currently searching for Engineer- Corrosion & Materials in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Engineer – Corrosion & Materials

Will contribute to the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients.

This role is primarily office-based but may require on-site support. Responsibilities include supporting corrosion management strategies, material selection, coatings, and related integrity assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of client assets.

Personal attributes

• Able to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn.
• High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
• Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects.
• Team player that works well with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients.

Executes assigned scope of work

• Produce corrosion and materials engineering deliverables such as reports, specifications, and data sheets.
• Support development and implementation of corrosion management strategies.
• Conduct material selection assessments and corrosion risk evaluations.
• Assist in coating design and specification for onshore and offshore facilities.
• Review vendor documents and participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and client teams to ensure technical quality and compliance with standards.
• Contribute to proposals and technical input for corrosion-related scopes.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience (>2 years) in corrosion and materials engineering within oil & gas or related industries.
• Demonstratable experience in: Corrosion management strategy development and implementation; Material selection for pipelines, pressure systems, and valves; Coating design and specification for onshore and offshore facilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards: ISO 15257, NACE, API, ASME, DNVGL, BS 7910.
• Experience in corrosion modelling, risk assessment, and monitoring techniques.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with advanced corrosion modelling software and CP knowledge.
• Exposure to Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies and life extension studies.
• Familiarity with inspection technologies and data analysis techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (minimum) or Master’s (preferred) in Mechanical or Materials engineering discipline.
• Working towards Chartership or relevant professional engineer status accredited by a national or industry engineering institution.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.