Lead - MET (Material Engineering Technology)

Larsen & Toubro (L&T); Vadodara; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Vadodara, Gujarat invites an experienced Lead MET to oversee metallurgical solutions for high-risk projects.

The role demands deep expertise in material selection, corrosion control, coatings, welding, and integrity of static equipment, with a mandate to drive HSE in material decisions.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy is essential.
• 16+ years of experience in material engineering/metallurgy.
• Expertise in material selection, corrosion control, coatings and welding.
• Experience with sour service and high-risk environments is preferred.
• Familiar with high pressure and H2S facility challenges and risk management.
• Knowledge of piping materials, valves and related specifications is desirable.
• Proficient in international codes such as ASME, NACE, SSPC, API.

Responsibilities

• Developing internal lining / cladding and discipline related reports.
• Estimating corrosion rates and proposing fit-for-purpose alternatives.
• Developing painting and surface preparation specifications.
• Assessing technical contract requirements to optimize cost and design.
• Technical bid evaluation of vendor offers for piping and related items.

Skills

Material selection

Corrosion principles

Metallurgy and welding

Coating systems

Corrosion management

Pipeline inspection

HSE driving

ASME/NACE/ASTM standards

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy

Job description

Position Title - Lead MET (Material Engineering Technology)

Job Location - Vadodara, Gujarat

Job Criteria

• Experience - 16+ years
• Qualification - B.E / B.Tech in Metallurgy (Essential)
• Mastery in depth competencies a in material selection (metallic & non-metallic materials), corrosion principles, metallurgy and welding, corrosion protection, corrosion management, pipeline inspection and maintenance, integrity of static equipment, cathodic protection and coating systems.
• Demonstrated contribution in providing special material solution for Sour service, steam and/or other specialized recovery techniques.
• Aware of & familiar with issues surrounding high pressure and high H2S facilities, and have managed staff in a similarly challenging high-risk environment.
• Sound knowledge in Pipe wall thickness, Piping Material specifications, Valve and Special items, MR, TBE and VDR of piping components is desirable.
• Drive HSE in Material selection aspects
• Good understanding of international codes and standards like ASME, NACE, SSPC, API, etc.

Role & responsibilities

• Developing Internal lining / cladding and discipline related reports.
• Estimating corrosion rates (using latest software ECE software etc.) and proposing fit for purpose and cost-effective alternatives with respect to materials, coating etc.
• Familiar with API, NACE, ASTM and other International standards.
• Developing the specifications for painting and surface preparation, Rust prevention specification based on clients review and recommendations, TQs, Alignment techniques, Company observations and requirements.
• Assessing technical contract requirements and identifying challenges to optimize cost and design specially for items with high impact on project schedules.
• Technical bid evaluation of vendor offers for static, rotary, piping, pipelines, instrumentation items in M&C review.