Materials Engineer

Uniper; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a knowledgeable Materials Engineer to investigate power plant component failures and provide expert advice on materials and corrosion. This role involves conducting R&D for advanced materials in next-generation power plants, focusing on life extension and decarbonisation technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Materials Engineering or a related field and have in-depth knowledge of physical metallurgy. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in power generation technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering or related field; working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• In-depth knowledge of metallurgy, particularly steels and advanced materials.

Responsibilities

• Investigate failures of power plant components and provide technical advice.
• Conduct R&D for life extension of materials and decarbonisation technologies.

Skills

Physical Metallurgy

Corrosion Mechanisms

Materials Engineering

Advanced High Temperature Materials

Technical Reporting

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Failure investigations of power plant components including high temperature high pressure vessels and piping, gas and steam turbines, wind turbines, etc.
• Provision of advice on all aspects of materials, coatings, corrosion and, where appropriate, integrity/defect assessment.
• R&D including life extension of materials in existing power plants, advanced materials for new and next generation power plant including decarbonisation technologies.
• Delivering accurate, detailed, and concise technical reports.

Your profile

• A degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy or Corrosion Science. They should have or be willing to work towards Chartered Engineer status.
• In-depth knowledge of physical metallurgy, in particular steels, nickel and cobalt alloys, advanced high temperature materials and coatings.
• An understanding of a range of power generation technologies together with an understanding of common damage mechanisms associated with them.
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and their mitigation on a range of power and process plants.
• As the role involves interaction across the whole of Uniper be able to effectively communicate complex ideas and solutions to a range of stakeholders.