Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer

WOODplc

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 450,000 - 750,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer based in the UAE to orchestrate corrosion and materials engineering consultancy for internal Wood units and external clients in the energy sector.

The role requires technical leadership on projects, mentoring of junior engineers, and strong client engagement to ensure safe, efficient, and value-adding solutions. UAE experience and knowledge of RBI/FFS are highly valued.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in corrosion, materials, or related field.
Master's degree is advantageous.
Chartered Engineer or equivalent desirable.
AMPP/NACE CP certification desirable.
Experience with API/ISO standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead execution and delivery of corrosion and materials projects.
Develop corrosion management strategies and material selection reports.
Provide specialist expertise in coatings, welding, metallurgy, and cathodic protection.
Review reports, calculations and recommendations for quality control.
Act as Lead Engineer on small to mid-size projects within budget and schedule.
Mentor junior engineers and support business development efforts.
Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Corrosion engineering

Materials engineering

Oil & gas industry

Leadership

Client-facing

RBI/FFS

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Corrosion Engineering

Master's in relevant discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) / PE

AMPP/NACE CP certification

Job description

TheLead Materials and Corrosion Engineerwill lead the delivery of materials engineering consultancy services to the internal Wood business units and to Wood’s external client base. This role is primarily based in Wood offices but may also require on-site support, both onshore and offshore.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets.

Fromadvisory(front end studies, concept design and strategic planning) todesign(FEED, detailed design and owner’s engineer) through todelivery(project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Not forgetting our world-leading subsea,decarbonisation,new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise, our ability to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects knows no bounds.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity:In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long Service Award:Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
Commitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy Transition Academy:Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Job Objective

The Lead Engineer - Corrosion & Materials will lead the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients across the energy sector. The role is primarily based in the UAE but may require occasional support at client facilities both onshore and offshore.

The role is responsible for the delivery of technical consultancy services covering corrosion management, material selection, coatings, welding and metallurgy, integrity assessments and cathodic protection. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on projects, support business growth initiatives, mentor junior engineers and act as a key interface with clients to ensure high-quality, value-adding solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution and delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy projects.
Develop and review corrosion management strategies, material selection reports, corrosion risk assessments and integrity management studies.
Provide specialist expertise in corrosion, materials engineering, metallurgy, coatings, welding and cathodic protection.
Perform technical reviews and approve engineering reports, calculations and recommendations.
Act as Lead Engineer for small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery to agreed budget, schedule and quality requirements.
Support multidisciplinary Asset Integrity Management, Risk-Based Inspection, life extension and fitness-for-service projects.
Provide technical assurance and governance for discipline deliverables, including independent reviews, peer reviews and approval of critical technical recommendations.
Participate in client meetings, workshops, site visits and technical reviews.
Identify and resolve complex technical challenges through the application of sound engineering judgement and innovative solutions.
Mentor and support the development of junior and developing engineers within the discipline.
Contribute to proposals, technical scopes of work, effort estimates and business development activities.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand Wood's service offerings.
Manage discipline work scopes against agreed budgets and schedules, identify scope growth, support change management and provide progress updates to project management.
Ensure compliance with applicable HSSE requirements, industry standards and Wood procedures
Contribute to risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP actions, safety critical element reviews and barrier management activities where corrosion and materials degradation may impact asset integrity.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or a related engineering discipline
Master's Degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous
Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), CPEng or equivalent desirable
AMPP/NACE certifications, including Senior Corrosion Technologist or equivalent, desirable
Cathodic Protection qualifications aligned with ISO 15257 or AMPP/NACE CP certification beneficial

Personal attributes:

Solutions-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong focus on safety, quality and technical excellence
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical work scopes
Collaborative team player with mentoring capability
Committed to continuous professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Extensive experience (>10 years) in corrosion and materials engineering within oil & gas or related industries
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing corrosion management strategies, corrosion monitoring programmes, material selection and integrity management plans
Experience supporting Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) and asset life extension assessments
Working knowledge of relevant standards including API, ASME, ISO, NACE/AMPP and DNV
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces
Experience producing engineering reports, specifications, studies and technical recommendations
Strong communication, presentation and client-facing skills
Experience supporting operating assets within the Middle East region would be advantageous.
Previous experience supporting ADNOC Group companies, including ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Sour Gas, ADNOC Distribution or related operating companies
API 571 (Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry) certification or demonstrated familiarity desirable
API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection) certification or equivalent experience advantageous but not mandatory
Familiarity with ADNOC engineering standards, specifications, integrity management requirements and project execution processes
Experience working within the UAE and broader Middle East oil and gas sector
Knowledge of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) and Asset Life Extension assessments
Experience supporting brownfield operating assets and field-based integrity management programmes.

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.

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