O-1517 - Q - Materials Lead

Mekdam Technical Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mekdam Technical Services is seeking a seasoned Materials Lead to drive materials, corrosion, and asset integrity strategies for offshore EPC/FEED projects in Qatar.

You will oversee technical delivery across design, fabrication, and commissioning stages, ensuring robust specifications and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as Materials & Corrosion Lead in oil & gas.
• Led 2 offshore EPC/FEED mega projects from concept to commissioning.
• Authoring and implementing engineering specs for materials discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials, corrosion, and asset integrity across offshore projects.
• Provide technical leadership and develop project processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with international codes and standards.

Skills

Materials

Corrosion

Leadership

Project management

Offshore

Education

BSc in Materials Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

API Q1

Job description

About the job O-1517 - Q - Materials Lead

Qualifications*

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Material Engineering degree

Knowledge and/or Experience:-

Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience as a Materials & Corrosion Lead, with deep technical expertise in materials, corrosion, and asset integrity engineering within the oil and gas industry. This must include extensive experience across all offshore project phases, specifically leading FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and mega-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, alongside hands-on exposure to fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and at least 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role.
Has led least 2 major offshore EPC and FEED projects from concept select phase up to Commissioning.
Demonstrated track record in authoring, developing, and continuously improving comprehensive engineering specifications and project requirements for the Materials discipline (including material selection, raw materials, welding, manufacturing, inspection, fabrication, coatings, corrosion management and risk-based inspection).
Comprehensive working knowledge of international codes, shareholder standards, and regulatory frameworks governing materials and corrosion engineering within the oil and gas sector.
Strong understanding of project execution and delivery workflows, with proven experience in technical leadership roles and a demonstrated ability to develop, optimize, and implement robust project processes and procedures.

Technical and Business Skills:-

Strong discipline technical and leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
Mentorship and/or coaching experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience in auditing, assessment, and review of manufacturing, fabrication, and Projects.
Member of an international institution specializing in material science related topics.
Formal courses in ISO9001/API Q1/AQPI Q2 Quality Management Systems, ASNT Non-Destructive Testing, Pipeline, topsides or downstream equipment material design, NACE Corrosion Engineering, Quality System Documentation and Continual Improvement Processes.