Materials & Corrosion Engineer

KBR, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Safety & sustainability culture

KBR online learning access

Global project exposure

Job summary

KBR - Inhouse Engineering in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Materials & Corrosion Engineer to lead design activities during FEED and detailed engineering for offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. You will develop material selection philosophies, corrosion control strategies and specifications, and oversee interfaces with process, piping and mechanical teams.

You will ensure compliance with API, ISO, NACE and ASME standards, participate in site surveys and client coordination, and support robust M&C

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in materials & corrosion design for oil & gas.
• Experience in offshore and onshore facilities in the Middle East.
• Knowledge of ADNOC standards and project execution practices.
• Bachelor degree in Metallurgy/Chemical/Mechanical Eng.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials & corrosion design during FEED and detailed engineering.
• Develop material selection philosophies and corrosion control strategies.
• Coordinate interfaces with process, piping and other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO, NACE, ASME codes.
• Support site visits, data collection and field verification.
• Manage discipline budgets and project schedules.

Skills

FEED/DED

Corrosion modelling

Materials selection

Project leadership

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

ECE corrosion software

Job description

Job Description

Title: Materials & Corrosion Engineer

Company: KBR - Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - KBR Office

Key Consideration: Proven experience in Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Pre-FEED and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) for offshore Oil & Gas projects. Good knowledge and understanding of the material selection, material adequacy checks, degradation mechanisms, corrosion control strategies and the ability to manage complex projects.

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Purpose

Provide technical leadership for Materials & Corrosion Engineering design during FEED and detailed engineering phases in oil & gas projects. Preparation of Materials & Corrosion deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Develop and review material selection philosophies, corrosion control strategies, and material specifications. Oversee integration with process, piping, mechanical, and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure robust M&C deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Material Selection Reports, Material Selection Diagrams, Corrosion Control Manual, Material Adequacy Checks, Philosophies, Corrosion Monitoring & Chemical Injection Philosophies & Specifications, Cathodic Protection Scope of Work, Material Take Off and Design Calculations.
• Perform corrosion rate modelling using industry recognised corrosion modelling software such as ECE 5.8 (minimum) as part of the material selection process.
• Application and Knowledge of the relevant Industry Standards/Recommended Practices such as NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, MR0103/ISO 17495-1 Providing materials and corrosion input to other disciplines deliverables, including static equipment datasheets, rotating equipment datasheets, Piping Material Specification, Piping MTO’s, P&IDs
• Prepare engineering design and implementation activities across all project phases, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in offshore and onshore site visits for data collection, field verification, condition assessments, and preparation of comprehensive site survey reports.
• Participate in 3rd Party Studies such as CP Adequacy Checks and workshops
• Participate in process safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, and related risk assessments, ensuring incorporation of recommendations into engineering design deliverables.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure full compliance with project requirements and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support preparation, monitoring, and control of discipline budgets, schedules, resource plans, and project execution strategies to achieve key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable international and regional standards, including API, ISO, NACE, ASME, and relevant oil and gas industry codes and practices.
• Maintain awareness of emerging M&C technologies, industry innovations, and digitalisation initiatives, and recommend value‑engineering opportunities to improve project performance and lifecycle efficiency.

Experience

• Minimum 8 - 10 years of overall experience, including at least 4 years of dedicated Materials & Corrosion design engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, covering both onshore and offshore facilities in the Middle East. Demonstrated track record in delivering both greenfield and brownfield projects across offshore and onshore developments. Good working knowledge of ADNOC Group engineering standards, technical specifications, project execution requirements, and best practices. Good exposure to offshore production facilities, wellhead platforms, central processing facilities, utilities, and associated infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge and application of the latest corrosion modelling software tools including ECE Sound understanding of FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables, Management of Change (MOC) processes, document control requirements, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience of preparing Project Specifications including Corrosion Monitoring, Coatings and Painting Specifications Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and engineering decision-making capabilities.
• Good skills in writing comprehensive technical reports, presentation, communication, and collaboration across engineering disciplines Strong communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
• Access to KBR online learning, which enables you to grow, develop and advance your skillset.
• KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
• KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.