Senior Engineer Corrosion

Kintec Global Recruitment; Madrid; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engineer Corrosion based in Madrid, Spain. The role focuses on controlling and mitigating corrosion in offshore and marine environments across EPC projects, with responsibilities spanning design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to operations.

You will lead corrosion monitoring, risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA, QRA), select materials and coatings, and coordinate with HSE, planning and procurement to ensure compliance with ISO 31000

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years' experience across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Oil & gas industry experience of 8+ years.
• Experience EPC and PMC phases of major capital projects.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (HAZOP, FMEA, Bow-Tie).
• Familiarity with oil & gas, petrochemical and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with risk management software (Risk Watch, Palisade @RISK, Primavera Risk Analysis).
• Knowledge of PMI/AACE project management standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control and mitigate material degradation due to corrosion in challenging environments.
• Identify materials or coatings to resist corrosion in specific environments.
• Conduct hazard assessments across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Analyze structures to prevent leaks, cracks or failures from corrosion.
• Develop corrosion monitoring programs and nondestructive testing techniques.
• Lead risk mitigation plans to minimize operational, environmental and financial risk exposure.
• Maintain risk registers and report to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with HSE, planning and procurement to embed risk management.
• Oversee final handover to Operations and ensure seamless transition to steady-state operation.

Skills

HAZOP

FMEA

Bow-Tie

QRA

Risk Analysis

Primavera Risk

Risk Watch

Palisade @RISK

PMI Standards

PMC/PMT

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Risk Watch

Palisade @RISK

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

Senior Engineer Corrosion

Location: Madrid, Spain
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Length: 7 months

Job Purpose

The Senior Corrosion Engineer is responsible for controlling and mitigating the degradation of materials, especially metals, due to chemical or electrochemical reactions with offshore and marine environments. This role is critical in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, and marine, where material failure can lead to safety hazards, environmental damage, and financial loss. The position specializes in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks on large-scale engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and mitigate material degradation due to corrosion in challenging environments.
• Identify suitable materials or coatings to resist corrosion in specific environments.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify potential hazards and sources of harm across project phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Analyze structures and equipment to prevent leaks, cracks, or catastrophic failures caused by corrosion.
• Develop and implement corrosion monitoring programs, including nondestructive testing techniques.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation plans and strategies to minimize operational, environmental, and financial risk exposure.
• Continuously monitor the status of risks, evaluate the effectiveness of control measures, maintain risk registers, and provide detailed reports to senior management and clients.
• Optimize maintenance schedules and extend asset life, reducing replacement and repair costs.
• Ensure all project activities comply with industry safety standards, regulatory requirements (such as ISO 31000), and contractual terms.
• Work closely with engineering, planning, procurement, and HSE teams to embed robust risk management processes across all departments.
• Conduct hazard identification (HAZID), HAZOP, FMEA, and quantitative risk assessments (QRA).
• Evaluate operational, technical, financial, and contractual risks in projects.
• Develop risk registers and propose mitigation strategies.
• Recommend design modifications or operational controls to reduce exposure.
• Integrate risk analysis into project planning and scheduling.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary commissioning team (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, HSE).
• Act as the main interface between the Owner/Client, EPC contractor, vendors, and third parties.
• Ensure safety during commissioning, including permit-to-work and start-up safety reviews.
• Coordinate HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, and operational readiness reviews.
• Enforce safe work practices during energization, first oil/gas, or equipment start-up.
• Oversee final handover to Operations and ensure seamless transition to steady-state operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years' experience with EPC phases: FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• At least 8 years' experience in oil and gas industries.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a related designation or specialty.
• Experience working on EPC and PMC phases of major capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (HAZOP, FMEA, Bow-Tie Analysis).
• Familiarity with engineering design and operations in oil & gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in risk management software (e.g., Risk Watch, Palisade @RISK, Primavera Risk Analysis).
• Strong expertise in quantitative risk analysis (QRA), cost and schedule risk modeling, analytical thinking, and communication.
• Knowledge of project management standards from organizations like PMI or AACE is preferred.

Industry Sectors

• Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore)
• Fabrication Yard
• Petrochemicals & Refining
• LNG facilities
• Power plants (CCGT, thermal, renewable)
• Large infrastructure / utilities

Client Preferences

• Combination of solid discipline experience with PMC/PMT/Client-side exposure and familiarity with relevant industry standards is regarded as a priority.
• Prior experience working within a PMC, PMT, Owner's team or Client-side organization.
• Experience applying major industry standards and desktop standards.
• Prior experience with major oil & gas companies or joint ventures.
• Prior Middle East project experience (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Oman).
• Experience in major Oil & Gas projects, particularly upstream developments.
• Experience in gas production / gas processing facilities, where applicable to the discipline.