Senior Materials Engineer

Petrofac; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join their Metallurgy team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on exciting energy transition projects, engaging with cutting-edge materials selection and fabrication processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials engineering, with a focus on metals, polymers, and ceramics. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, ensuring compliance with quality standards while contributing to the development of sustainable energy solutions. Enjoy a flexible working environment with competitive pay and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Competitive pay and benefits

Excellent pension and insurance schemes

Private health services

Work remotely 2 days per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials/Metallurgy or related field required.
• Experience in materials engineering for energy sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical project issues and deliverables in Metallurgy team.
• Ensure compliance with ISO Quality procedures and Client specifications.

Skills

Materials properties for metals, polymers, and ceramics

Materials testing techniques

Materials failure mechanisms

Standard international materials specifications and codes

Safety and Quality procedures

Proactive approach

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials/Metallurgy

Post-graduate materials qualification

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs. This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: SENIOR MATERIALS ENGINEER.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position sits within our Metallurgy team in our Consulting Energy Transition Projects business. The role is based in Woking, Surrey, and the job holder will report to Group Manager-Metallurgy.
• You will be responsible for undertaking specified tasks/areas of work depending on the size and complexity of the project, as defined by the Lead Metallurgist or the Project Engineering Manager.
• You will also be responsible for communicating technical/project issues potentially impacting the project to the Lead Metallurgist/Project Manager or Project Engineering Manager and also to the Client representative when required.
• Technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables.
• Undertakes specific tasks/areas of work as defined by the Lead/Principal Metallurgist, including preparing philosophies, specifications (coatings/insulation/welding/materials), cathodic protection, material selection, calculations, drawings, datasheets.
• Supports the Lead Metallurgist with Technical Bid Evaluations. Reviews the vendor documentation and comments to ensure design conformance.
• Ensures the equipment compatibility and conformance with the Client specifications and requirements as per the Contract.
• Ensures compliance with Petrofac’s ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures, complying with other Petrofac accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001.
• Interfaces with other disciplines as necessary to ensure the integrated and optimal design.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Lead/Principal Metallurgist.
• Industry experience, experience of working for Engineering/Client organizations in the field of materials, Engineering experience in Carbon Capture plant, Hydrogen plant, Oil & Gas industries preferred.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials/Metallurgy or a subject with significant materials/metallurgy content or other degree with post-graduate materials qualification.
• Materials properties for metals, polymers, and ceramics.
• Materials testing techniques.
• Materials failure mechanisms.
• Standard international materials specifications and codes.
• Safety and Quality procedures.
• Proactive approach.
• Team player.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects in new energy markets with new developments in materials selection and fabrication.
• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects.
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your journey.
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services.
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 2 days per week.