Lead Materials Engineer: Corrosion & Metals Expert

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Lead Material Engineer in Abu Dhabi to oversee materials engineering across FEED, EPC, and detailed design phases. The role focuses on material selection strategies for process facilities, pipelines, offshore structures, and static equipment, ensuring safe and cost-effective operation.

You will develop reports, CCDs and specifications, drive corrosion assessments, and ensure compliance with ADNOC and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 15+ years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry
• Minimum 5 years in GCC region preferred
• Experience on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects with team leadership
• FEED & EPC phases experience required
• Strong knowledge of material selection, corrosion, metallurgy, coatings and standards (NACE/ASME/ASTM/API/ISO)
• Experience in MSDs, CCDs, and material specifications for offshore/onshore facilities
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all materials engineering activities during FEED, EPC and detailed engineering phases
• Develop and implement material selection strategies for facilities, pipelines, piping systems, static equipment and offshore structures
• Prepare, review and approve material selection reports, corrosion studies, material specs and requisitions
• Perform materials selection and corrosion assessments considering process conditions and project design life
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specs and international codes (NACE, ASME, ASTM, API, ISO)
• Provide technical expertise in corrosion control, coatings, cathodic protection, metallurgy and welding
• Review vendor documentation and bid evaluations to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Support HAZOP/HAZID, constructability reviews, value engineering and design optimization
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Inspection and Procurement teams
• Participate in client/vendor meetings to resolve material-related issues
• Monitor deliverables to meet schedules, quality and HSE requirements
• Lead, mentor and supervise a team of specialists and engineers
• Attend and contribute to technical meetings with clients and stakeholders

Skills

Material selection

Corrosion engineering

Metallurgy

Coatings

Welding requirements

Non-metallic materials

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Worley is seeking a Lead Material Engineer in Abu Dhabi to oversee materials engineering across FEED, EPC, and detailed design phases. The role focuses on material selection strategies for process facilities, pipelines, offshore structures, and static equipment, ensuring safe and cost-effective operation.

You will develop reports, CCDs and specifications, drive corrosion assessments, and ensure compliance with ADNOC and international standards.