Corrosion Engineer

JOB TITLE: Corrosion engineer

CLIENT: Global Energy Operator

LOCATION: Basilicata (Corleto Perticara), Italy

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Residential

START DATE: ASAP

CONTRACT LENGTH: Annually Renewable Contract

WORKING SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday - 8hrs a day

Scope of work:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Corrosion Engineer will be the focal point for the assessment of the Corrosion Mitigation, the Monitoring and associated Inspection actions review based on the findings. Thus, he will have to work closely with the Inspection Method Engineer for the topics capture in FAME + (CUSTOMER Tool for RBI) and to propose the associated updates based on results.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaising with the Laboratory manager for the chemical injection follow-up and associated sampling analysis results.
• Organize and follow the different requested campaigns (Corrosion Probes readings, Cathodic Protection, corrosion coupons retrieval)
• Review the FAME + Study results and associated Inspection plans with the Inspection Method Engineer
• Check the operating parameters that are relevant to his activities using Process Data Management System (PDMS - PI) and define Integrity Operating Window to protect asset from corrosion threat
• Coordinate activities of contractors for corrosion monitoring campaigns
• Proposes any relevant action to improve performance and availability of control system
• Warns support teams of any recurring problems related to the availability or quality of spare parts,
• Guarantee that software produced for modification or corrective actions are in conformity with functional analysis
• Guarantee that control system documentation is up to date
• Design the weekly and monthly report to monitor potential underperformance of the corrosion protection system (ex. Chemicals injection)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Laurea Magistrale and/or Specialistica (as well Chartered Engineer, A-levels + 5 years' study) or Laurea Triennale (as well Higher National Diploma HND or Certificate HNC, A-levels + 3 years' study, BTS/DUT or equivalent) in metallurgy and/or corrosion
• 8 years experience in the field of corrosion and at least 3 years as corrosion specialist in petrochemical industry
• Deep knowledge in the main corrosion mechanism and major corrosion threat in an upstream oil&gas plant
• A knowledge of the principles related to the process and equipment of oil and gas treatment installations
• Specific professional knowledge about API 580/581 - Risk Based Inspection and API RP 571 - Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry
• Good knowledge about cathodic protection, Painting systems, corrosion mitigation (chemical injection), corrosion monitoring and more specifically with the use of Corrosion probes and coupons
• Ability to work in a large multinational team
• Ability to work independently while maintaining good relations with colleagues and others
• Physical ability to work in the climatic conditions of the site
• Able to use Computerized Maintenance and Inspection Management System (CMIMS - SAP), CUSTOMER in house RBI system (FAME +), dedicated software like for probes reading and analysis etc
• Proven sense of responsibility, rigorous and methodical in the approach to operations. Common sense and be ability to anticipate and analyze. A natural, flexible authority is essential
• Fluent in written and spoken in Italian and English