Material & Corrosion Engineer-Specialist

坯潤; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Material & Corrosion Engineer-Specialist. This role involves providing technical leadership in materials selection and corrosion mitigation, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and overseeing integrity for offshore projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
• At least 5 years in corrosion/materials roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess corrosion risks for topsides and pipelines.
• Review materials selection diagrams and corrosion control documents.
• Conduct corrosion risk assessments and integrity reviews.

Skills

Metallurgy

Corrosion mechanisms

Protective systems

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Material & Corrosion Engineer-Specialist

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Mechanical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Material & Corrosion Engineer-Specialist with a proven track record in designing, optimizing, and overseeing corrosion processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations in the oil and gas industry for a high-profile client.

The key objectives for this role are:

Provide technical leadership in materials selection, corrosion mitigation, and asset integrity for topsides processing facilities, island-based platforms, and subsea pipeline systems within ADNOC Offshore projects under PMC scope.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Expected Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in corrosion/materials roles.
• Experience with offshore facilities, piping systems, and topside equipment.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, ASME, and API codes.
• Knowledge of corrosion monitoring and mitigation techniques.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of metallurgy, corrosion mechanisms, and protective systems.
• Capable of reviewing material specifications and technical evaluations.
• Proficient in preparing corrosion assessments and integrity reports.
• Good communication and coordination skills with engineering, operations, and vendors.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Assess corrosion risks for topsides (HP/HT service, sour gas, seawater injection), pipelines (wet gas, multiphase), and island plant facilities.
• Review and endorse materials selection diagrams (MSDs), corrosion control documents, and painting/coating specifications.
• Provide PMC oversight for EPC contractor submissions, pre-qualification of materials suppliers, and welding qualifications.
• Support multidisciplinary teams including corrosion, process, piping, pipelines, mechanical, instrumentation, civil/structure, and HSE engineers.
• Conduct corrosion risk assessments and integrity reviews.
• Review technical deviation requests and resolve technical issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Participate in failure investigations and provide root cause analysis related to material or corrosion issues.
• Monitor implementation of internal coatings, inhibitors, pigging systems, and leak detection technologies.
• Interface with QA/QC, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams for materials integrity verification.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, NACE, and international codes for materials and corrosion control.