O-1517 - Q - Materials Lead

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking a Materials Lead to spearhead materials and corrosion efforts for offshore projects, including FEED and mega EPC engagements. The role requires deep technical knowledge in materials, corrosion, and asset integrity within the oil and gas sector.

Candidates should have 8+ years of senior experience, with supervisory exposure and proven ability to develop specifications, manage risk-based inspection, and ensure adherence to international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Materials Engineering required.
• Minimum 8+ years in Materials & Corrosion Lead roles in oil & gas.
• Experience leading FEED and mega EPC projects offshore.
• Hands-on exposure to fabrication, manufacturing, and construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Materials & Corrosion discipline across offshore FEED and EPC projects.
• Develop and implement project processes and procedures for materials, corrosion management, and risk-based inspection.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and ensure compliance with international codes and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical skills

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Materials Engineering

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.