Lead Materials Engineer

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

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to lead materials engineering activities during FEED, EPC and detailed design on oil & gas and petrochemical projects. You will develop material selection strategies for process facilities, pipelines, offshore structures and static equipment to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operation.

The role requires ADNOC and offshore project experience, strong knowledge of corrosion engineering, metallurgy, coatings and standards such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 15+ years Oil & Gas/Petrochemical experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior role leading a team of specialists and engineers.
• ADNOC and offshore project experience required.
• Experience in FEED and EPC phases.
• Strong knowledge of material selection, corrosion, metallurgy, coatings.
• Familiar with NACE, ASME, ASTM, API, ISO standards.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all materials engineering activities during FEED, EPC and detailed engineering.
• Develop material selection strategies for process facilities and offshore structures.
• Prepare material selection reports, corrosion studies, specs and requisitions.
• Perform materials selection and corrosion assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.
• Provide expertise in corrosion control, coatings, cathodic protection and metallurgy.
• Review vendor documentation and bid evaluations.
• Support HAZOP/HAZID and design optimization.
• Coordinate with disciplines to ensure proper material selection.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients and vendors.
• Monitor deliverables and ensure schedules, quality and HSE adherence.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialists and engineers.

Skills

Materials engineering

Corrosion engineering

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI‑enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all materials engineering activities during FEED, EPC and detailed engineering phases of the project.
• Develop and implement materials selection strategies for process facilities, pipelines, piping systems, static equipment and offshore structures ensuring safe, reliable and cost‑effective operation.
• Prepare, review and approve material selection reports, corrosion studies, material specifications, piping class specifications and technical requisitions.
• Perform materials selection and corrosion assessments considering process conditions, operating environments and project design life requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications and applicable international codes and standards such as NACE, ASME, ASTM, API and ISO.
• Provide technical expertise in corrosion control, coating systems, cathodic protection, interfaces, metallurgy, welding requirements and non‑metallic materials applications.
• Review vendor documentation, technical bid evaluations and material compliance documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Support HAZOP, HAZID, constructability reviews, value engineering studies and design optimisation initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Inspection and Procurement disciplines to ensure appropriate material selection and specification.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, vendors, contractors and stakeholders to resolve material‑related issues.
• Monitor engineering deliverables and ensure activities are completed in accordance with project schedules, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Lead, mentor and supervise a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers to ensure technical excellence and effective project delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experience is preferable.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.
• Strong knowledge of material selection, corrosion engineering, metallurgy, coatings and international standards including NACE, ASME, ASTM, API and ISO requirements.
• Experience in preparing Material Selection Diagrams (MSDs), Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs) and material specifications for offshore and onshore facilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.