Specialist Materials and Corrosion

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UAE is seeking a Specialist Materials and Corrosion to provide expertise for offshore projects. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in materials and corrosion engineering, especially within the oil and gas sector. Key responsibilities include developing corrosion control strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while collaborating closely with engineering and inspection teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in materials and corrosion engineering in the oil and gas sector, including offshore operations.
• Familiar with international codes and standards (e.g., NACE, API, ASME, ISO).
• Experience with asset integrity management and corrosion monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on materials selection for pipelines and offshore equipment.
• Develop and implement corrosion control strategies.
• Conduct failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support integrity management programs and inspection planning.
• Review and approve materials and corrosion-related specifications.

Skills

Corrosion mechanisms knowledge

Materials behaviour understanding

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline

Job description

Specialist Materials and Corrosion

Penspen is looking to hire Specialist Materials and Corrosion for our offshore PMC Project in UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on materials selection for pipelines, pressure vessels, structures, and offshore equipment.
• Develop and implement corrosion control strategies, including cathodic protection, coatings, and chemical treatments.
• Conduct failure analysis, root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support integrity management programs, inspection planning, and risk-based assessments.
• Review and approve materials and corrosion-related specifications, procedures, and designs.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and inspection teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry developments in corrosion and materials engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in materials and corrosion engineering in the oil and gas sector, including offshore operations.
• In-depth knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, materials behaviour, and mitigation techniques.
• Familiar with international codes and standards (e.g., NACE, API, ASME, ISO).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with asset integrity management and corrosion monitoring systems.