Materials and Corrosion Lead Engineer

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Materials and Corrosion Lead Engineer for its large-scale projects. In this role, the engineer will focus on metallic materials and corrosion, including selection and calculation. Responsibilities include producing specifications, reviewing supplier offers, and participating in R&D. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a degree in Materials Science or Engineering. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering focusing on materials and corrosion.

Responsibilities

• Produce material specifications for pipes and forgings.
• Review offers from suppliers.
• Select materials based on corrosive environments.
• Perform CO2 corrosion calculations.
• Participate in meetings with clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Support quality and SCM departments for supplier qualification.
• Engage in R&D activities on materials and corrosion.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and departments.

Skills

Understanding of metallurgical and mechanical properties of materials

Providing materials support to procurement

Experience in oil and gas corrosion mechanisms

Corrosion calculation

Familiarity with industry codes (API, DNV, etc.)

Understanding of welding processes

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude and flexibility

Analytical skills

Multicultural project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering

Job description

What will you be doing?

The Global Projects Centre (GPC) is Subsea 7's centre of excellence for the execution of its largest projects worldwide. Subsea7 is hiring a Materials and Corrosion Lead Engineer within the Materials, Welding and Coatings department where you will be responsible for providing support to projects and other departments for all questions pertaining to metallic materials (carbon steel, stainless steels, nickel base alloys) and corrosion (materials selection, CO2 corrosion, H2S corrosion, SCC).

This role provides exciting opportunities to be involved throughout all stages of projects with activities related to Flexibles, Rigid Flowlines, PIP, Subsea structures, Offshore/Onshore Fabrication and Installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce the material specifications for pipes, forgings, and bends.
• Review and clarify offers received from pipes, bends, and forgings suppliers.
• Responsible of the materials selection according to the corrosive environment and the project constraints.
• Perform CO2 corrosion calculation.
• Participate to meeting with Clients, Vendors and Suppliers, and interface with Client representatives as required for resolving any technical issues.
• Support quality and SCM departments for supplier's qualification.
• Participate to the R & D activities on materials and corrosion.
• Ensures effective communication is maintained with clients and other departments.

What experience would we like you to have?

Qualifications:

• 10 + years' Experience in Oil and Gas.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials science or other degree in Engineering with focus on materials and corrosion.

Skills:

• Good understanding of metallurgical and mechanical properties of metallic materials.
• Experienced in providing materials support to procurement of line pipe, induction bends, forgings, and in the review of subcontractor procedures and documentation.
• Experienced in oil and gas corrosion mechanisms (CO2 corrosion, H2S corrosion)
• Experienced in corrosion calculation, Material Selection, Compatibility & Feasibility Design Report.
• Have good level of familiarity of recognized industry codes and standards relevant to materials and welding discipline. (API 5L, DNV OS-F101, NORSOK, ASTM, NACE).
• Basic/good understanding of welding processes, welding qualifications, NDT procedures (UT, MPI, DPI, RT) used during welding of components and fabrication of subsea structures.
• Communicates effectively and articulately at all levels, internally and externally.
• Demonstrates positive attitude and flexibility in work approach.
• Risk focused and demonstrates good analytical skills when making decisions.
• Commitment to self-improvement, education and development.
• Demonstrate ability to manage interfaces with multi projects and functions in a multicultural environment.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

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• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
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• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps. To find out more about Subsea7 visit our website

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