Lead Material and Corrosion Engineer

WOODplc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer for the ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project in Abu Dhabi. The role requires expert oversight of material selection, corrosion control, and integrity management, with RBI and alignment to ADNOC, API and ASME standards.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in oil & gas offshore, PMC experience, and Middle East exposure across major operators, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in oil and gas upstream offshore industry.
• Experience with PMC is highly preferable.
• Middle East / GCC experience on major clients such as Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in Materials and Corrosion for offshore projects.
• Oversee material selection, corrosion control and integrity management per API, ASME, DNV, and ADNOC standards.
• Conduct RBI analyses, audit EPC deliverables and manage cathodic protection and coatings.
• Review Contractor deliverables, TBE and NMR to ensure quality and compliance.
• Develop CMP, IOW and perform corrosion modeling (ECE software).
• Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluations with project teams.

Skills

Materials & corrosion

RBI

Contractor review

Cathodic protection

Coatings

Integrity management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ECE software

Engineering software

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for Lead Material and Corrosion Engineer under ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project.

Responsibilities

Job Objective

• Provide technical expertise in all Materials and Corrosion
• Oversees material selection, corrosion control, and integrity management ensuring compliance with international standards (API, ASME, DNV) and ADNOC standards
• Conducting RBI, auditing EPC contractor deliverables, and managing cathodic protection/coatings
• Perform regular and timely technical reviews of contractors, ensuring quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review Material Selection Diagrams (MSD), Material Selection Reports (MSR), and Piping Material Specifications
• Develop Corrosion Management Plans (CMP), Integrity Operating Windows (IOW), and conduct corrosion modeling (e.g., ECE software).
• Review and approve EPC contractor deliverables, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and Non-Material Requirements (NMR)
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API (579, 571), BS 7910, DNV, and ADNOC standards
• Conduct risk assessment workshops (HAZOP/HAZID), RBI, and troubleshoot site-specific corrosion issues
• Provide expertise in coatings, painting, insulation, and cathodic protection
• Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects.
• Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.
• Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.
• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization
• Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department
• Interface regularly with Contractor’s and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 15+ years of experience, predominantly in the oil and gas upstream offshore industry, working for competitor organizations such as Kent, KBR, Worley, Petrofac, and Saipem

PMC experience is highly preferable

Large-project experience is a must, with Middle East / GCC experience on projects involving clients such as Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, etc

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent technical team management and interpersonal skills

Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software

Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities to develop solutions to complex problems

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 31889
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 06:53 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates