Principal Materials & Coatings Engineer

McDermott International,; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company seeks a Materials Lead based in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves overseeing material selection and corrosion control for both subsea and topside projects, requiring over 20 years of energy sector experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, with a Master's preferred. Responsibilities include managing materials for projects, developing reports, and participating in technical evaluations. Strong communication and corrosion knowledge are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years in the Energy Industry, covering all EPCI project phases.
• Professional Engineer License is an advantage.
• Charter-ship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage welding/fabrication aspects for topsides.
• Verify upstream and downstream materials selection.
• Develop Project Materials Selection Report and Specifications.
• Participate in technical evaluations and design reviews.

Skills

Materials selection experience for subsea

Corrosion control knowledge

Welding and fabrication expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Materials Lead for designated Projects for Material Selection and Corrosion Control. Responsible for all FEED & EPCI materials selection for both subsea and topsides.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Over 20 years within the Energy Industry through all phases of EPCI project delivery
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline, preferably Metallurgy or Materials Science
• Master’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline
• Materials selection experience for both subsea and topsides is required
• Professional Engineer License an Advantage
• Charter-ship preferred

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for applicable welding/fabrication aspects for topsides
• Responsible for verifying all Project upstream and downstream materials selection
• Assess and conclude (earliest in FEED) on any identified materials related items previously captured for FEED optimization
• Development and writing of the Project Materials Selection Report and Material Selection Diagrams (MSD’s)
• Development and writing of all Project Materials/Corrosion Control Specifications and Reports
• Long Lead Equipment (LLE) - Technical definition and support
• CS and CRA clad line-pipe and related components technical procurement support including sour service corrosion testing scope definition and follow-up
• Active participation in technical bid evaluation and design reviews
• Identify credible corrosion and Environmental Assisted Cracking (EAC) threats through close coordination and liaison with McDermott Corrosion Technical Authority
• Provides input data (via flow assurance discipline) to McDermott Corrosion Technical Authority (based in Dubai) for corrosion modelling assessment work and reviews results
• Identify and propose corrosion mitigation & control requirements including chemical injection and coating requirements and any inhibitor qualification testing programs through close coordination and liaison with Corrosion Technical Authority
• Work closely with Project Welding Engineers and Engineering Managers to align on all materials and welding aspects for the Project
• Liaise with Senior Coatings Engineer(s) to align on all coating aspects for Projects Focal Project Materials point for McDermott, Company and Vendors
• Define and conclude all Materials Selection for topsides and subsea systems
• Leads and ensures the preparation of: FEED and detail design analyses, specifications calculations, reports and procedures
• Fully assess and conclude/recommend materials related FEED optimization items
• Coordinate the corrosion modelling assessment work through close coordination and liaison with Corrosion Technical Authority
• Reviews project engineering design basis
• Resolves technical queries for material and welding issues
• Inputs for purchase requisitions and reviews of vendor and subcontractor submittals
• Discipline Tender Bid Evaluations (TBE) reviews
• Attends bid clarification meetings
• Vendor document reviews. Responsible for final review/approval of all Vendor documents for Materials, fabrication/NDT/welding etc. and corrosion/coating related aspects
• Reviews Client comments, provides responses/clarifications and closes actions
• Attends PO Kick-off Vendor Meetings, Pre-Inspection meetings at vendors and sub-vendors works as required
• Provides progress reports as necessary for engaged projects
• Participation in HAZOPs, HAZIDs and Project risk assessments
• Compatibility assessments of non-metallic materials with chemical injection philosophies through close coordination and liaison with Corrosion Technical Authority
• Development, review and approval of Material Selection Diagrams (MSD’s)
• AVL/Supplier & Manufacturer Qualification - Technical definition and support
• Subsea Coatings - Technical definition and support through close coordination and liaison with Senior Coatings Engineer/SME
• MPQT testing of line-pipe, CRA's, forgings, fittings, castings - Technical definition and support including sour service corrosion testing scope definition and follow-up
• Troubleshooting and support specifically for fabrication related issues with site visits as necessary