LEAD MATERIALS & CORROSION

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer to steer materials selection, corrosion management, and related deliverables for FEED and Detailed Design on major oil & gas projects. The role demands deep knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, international codes, and a proven leadership track in coordinating multidisciplinary teams within EPC environments.

You will mentor junior engineers, review vendor data, and ensure quality and compliance across schedules and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Master's Degree in Materials Science, Corrosion Engineering, or related discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Materials & Corrosion Engineering within industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, or offshore projects; minimum 5 years in a Lead role.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage Materials & Corrosion Engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design phases of projects.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of materials and corrosion engineering deliverables including MSR, corrosion strategies and philosophies, corrosion control and monitoring plans, MSDs, piping material specifications, corrosion allowance calculations, corrosion rate assessments.
• Develop and establish materials selection philosophies, corrosion management strategies, and engineering guidelines per project requirements.
• Ensure appropriate material selection for process equipment, piping systems, pipelines, and other project facilities based on operating conditions and corrosion risks.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms including CO2, H2S, oxygen, MIC, erosion-corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
• Review material compatibility with process fluids, operating temperatures/pressures, and environmental conditions.
• Provide guidance on carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, nickel alloys, CRA, and other materials.
• Review and approve material specifications, piping classes, equipment datasheets, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Pipeline, Civil, Structural, and other disciplines for integration.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ASTM, API, NACE/AMPP, ISO, and project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, materials reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering workshops.
• Review documentation and material selection proposals from contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Identify material degradation risks and recommend mitigation and control measures.
• Provide corrosion prevention methods including coatings, linings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, consultants, licensors, contractors, and third parties.
• Monitor progress and ensure deliverables meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Mentor and guide engineers to ensure technical quality across deliverables.

Conoscenze

Materials engineering

Corrosion management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's degree in Corrosion Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer to lead and oversee materials engineering, corrosion management, and materials selection activities during the FEED and Detailed Design phases of large-scale industrial, oil & gas, and petrochemical projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring appropriate material selection, developing corrosion control strategies, reviewing engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable international standards, project specifications, and industry best practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage Materials & Corrosion Engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design phases of projects.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of materials and corrosion engineering deliverables including, materials selection reports (MSR), corrosion management strategies and philosophies, corrosion control and monitoring plans, materials selection diagrams (MSD), piping and pipeline material specifications, corrosion allowance calculations, corrosion rate assessments
• Develop and establish materials selection philosophies, corrosion management strategies, and engineering guidelines in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure appropriate material selection for process equipment, piping systems, pipelines, and other project facilities based on operating conditions and corrosion risks.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms including CO2 corrosion, H2S corrosion, oxygen corrosion, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), erosion-corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
• Review and assess material compatibility with process fluids, operating temperatures, pressures, and environmental conditions.
• Provide technical guidance on the selection of carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, super duplex stainless steel, nickel alloys, CRA, and other specialty materials.
• Review and approve material specifications, piping classes, equipment datasheets, and vendor technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Pipeline, Civil, Structural, and other engineering disciplines to ensure effective materials engineering integration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and codes including ASME, ASTM, API, NACE/AMPP, ISO, and relevant project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, materials reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering workshops.
• Review technical documentation and material selection proposals submitted by engineering contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations, material technical assessments, and vendor document reviews.
• Identify potential material degradation and corrosion risks and recommend appropriate mitigation and control measures.
• Provide technical support for corrosion prevention methods, including coatings, linings, corrosion inhibitors, and cathodic protection systems.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, consultants, licensors, contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure materials and corrosion deliverables are completed within project schedules and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and guide materials and corrosion engineers to ensure technical quality and consistency across engineering deliverables.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Materials Science, Corrosion Engineering, or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Materials & Corrosion Engineering within industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, or offshore projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) phases of EPC projects.
• Proven experience in leading materials and corrosion engineering activities and managing multidisciplinary engineering deliverables.
• Extensive knowledge of materials selection, corrosion mechanisms, corrosion prevention, and material degradation assessment.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and non-metallic materials used in oil & gas, petrochemical, pipeline, and industrial facilities.
• Experience in materials selection for piping systems, pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and process equipment.
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms including CO2 corrosion, H2S corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, erosion-corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards including ASME, ASTM, API, NACE/AMPP, ISO, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience in developing and reviewing Materials Selection Reports, Materials Selection Diagrams, corrosion studies, and material specifications.
• Knowledge of corrosion mitigation techniques including corrosion inhibitors, protective coatings, linings, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring systems.
• Understanding of sour service requirements, H2S environments, and material qualification in accordance with applicable standards.
• Experience in reviewing material datasheets, piping specifications, vendor documentation, and technical bid evaluations.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary engineering coordination and integration during FEED and Detailed Design.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, operators, and client organizations.
• Strong leadership, communication, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills.

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