LEAD MATERIALS & CORROSION

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 300.000 - 540.000; Tempo pieno

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Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer to lead materials engineering, corrosion management, and materials selection for FEED and Detailed Design on large-scale oil & gas and petrochemical projects in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee MSR work, corrosion strategies, material specifications, and leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Pipeline, Civil and Structural disciplines, ensuring

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent engineering field.
• Master's degree in Materials Science or Corrosion Engineering is an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years in Materials & Corrosion Engineering in industrial/oil & gas projects.
• 5+ years in a Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong FEED and Detailed Design experience in EPC projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering deliverables.

Mansioni

• Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design.
• Oversee development, review and approval of MSR, corrosion strategies and MSDs.
• Develop materials selection philosophies and corrosion management guidelines.
• Ensure material selection for equipment, piping, pipelines and facilities.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms including CO2, H2S, MIC, erosion-corrosion, SSC.
• Review material compatibility with fluids, temps, pressures and environment.
• Provide guidance on carbon steel, stainless steels, duplex, nickel alloys and CRA.
• Review and approve specifications, piping classes and vendor docs.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Pipeline, Civil, Structural teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ASTM, API, NACE/AMPP, ISO and project specs.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, materials reviews and VE workshops.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and vendor reviews.
• Identify corrosion risks and mitigation measures.
• Support coatings, linings, inhibitors and CP systems.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, licensors and contractors.
• Mentor materials and corrosion engineers for consistent quality.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical coordination

Mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's Degree in Materials Science or Corrosion Engineering

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Job description

About the job LEAD MATERIALS & CORROSION

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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