Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer – FEED & DD

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's Degree in Materials Science or Corrosion Engineering

Job description

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