Senior Materials Engineer

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Materials Corrosion Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams on oil and gas projects in the Middle East. The role focuses on materials selection, corrosion control strategy, and implementation of protection systems across FEED, detailed design and operations.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in oil & gas, with experience in corrosion management, coatings and CP, and will lead technical reviews and mentor junior engineers within a QMS-compliant framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials selection for onshore/offshore oil & gas projects.
• Strong background in corrosion analysis and management programs.
• Experience with cathodic protection specification, design and installation.
• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of materials corrosion engineers to deliver on time and meet QMS requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, vendors and client personnel.
• Prepare technical evaluations, bids and material selections.
• Ensure designs comply with international, client and company standards and procedures.
• Provide corrosion monitoring input and develop protection systems across project phases.

Skills

Materials selection

Corrosion analysis

Cathodic protection

Risk-based inspection

Coatings specification

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)

Job description

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Primary responsibility

Lead a team(s) of materials corrosion engineers to carry out the materials activities to generate relevant deliverables on time, meeting QMS requirement according to client requirements.
Able to handle efficiently multiple projects. Ensure design integrity and deliverables quality for all areas within a project with special emphasis on interfaces.
Ability to develop CTR based on scope of work and provide input to finalize the project execution schedule.
Manage work assignments, workload, work forecasting for assigned projects.
Participate in HAZID, design reviews, HAZOPs, IPF classifications, HSE related workshops. Implement, practice, and monitor quality management system in assigned projects in line with ISO 9001.
Ensure seamless handover of deliverables to project teams.
Manage and control all interfaces of the related discipline with other disciplines and design product suppliers.
Liaise with vendors, contractors, and other client personnel to satisfy the various aspects of the project.
Preparation of requisitions and technical evaluation of subsequent bids for discipline material and equipment purchases and SACP and ICCP cathodic protection systems.
Ensure designs are executed in line with international, client, and company specifications, standards, and procedures.
Provide feedback on improvement to the applicable design standards.

Specific requirement

• Demonstrated experience in materials selection (concept, FEED, detailed design).
• Demonstrated experience in corrosion analysis and implementing corrosion management programs.
• Demonstrated experience in validation of corrosion control, IOW, corrosion loops and damage mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in cathodic protection specification, design, and installation.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting risk based inspection.
• Demonstrated experience in painting and coatings specification.
• Experience in all ranges of metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Lead the material selection and corrosion control strategy for onshore oil and gas projects.
• Conduct technical reviews of project specifications, designs, and engineering deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend materials suitable for various operating environments, considering factors like temperature, pressure, and corrosive media.
• Develop and implement corrosion protection systems, including coatings, cathodic protection, and chemical treatment solutions.
• Supervise and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor project progress and ensure technical accuracy, cost control, and adherence to schedules.
• Perform detailed failure analysis, risk assessments, and life-cycle evaluations for materials and equipment.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expertise in corrosion monitoring techniques and ensure implementation during project phases.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with standards and quality assurance procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and address any findings related to materials and corrosion management.
• Train and mentor junior engineers to build technical capabilities within the team.

Degree in relevant engineering subject (B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc.); chemical, mechanical, materials.
Senior engineer / engineer shall have membership of an internationally accepted applicable professional body.
Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas.
Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design (concept, FEED, detailed design & operations).
Experience in the Middle East is preferred.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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