Corrosion Engineer

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP); Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) is seeking a Senior Corrosion Technologist to lead corrosion control and integrity programs at Jubail. The role emphasizes RBI, coatings, CP, and NACE/API standards, with extensive experience in oil/gas processing and welding aspects.

The candidate will support IOW compliance, review design packages, and mentor field teams. Willingness to relocate permanently to Jubail is required, with a track record in refinery corrosion/damage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical) required.
• Extensive RBI and corrosion management experience in Oil/Gas.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, NACE, API-571/580/570 standards.
• Senior corrosion technology certifications preferred (NACE/API).
• Welding engineering and NDT knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement corrosion management program and on-stream monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for corrosion and assets integrity management.
• Conduct risk-based inspections based on API-580 methodology.
• Review and approve coating failure solutions and cathodic protection measures.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews and address all issues.
• Manage water treatment programs and optimize challenges.
• Review IOw compliance and validate material selections per codes.
• Assess feed composition changes and approve integrity solutions.
• Develop and transfer knowledge on coatings, CP, and corrosion controls.

Skills

Corrosion management

Risk-based inspection (RBI)

Coating failure analysis

Cathodic protection

Integrity operating windows (IOW)

Materials selection

Welding engineering knowledge

HAZOP participation

Problem solving in critical assets

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement corrosion management program and on-stream monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for corrosion and assets integrity management.
• Conduct risk-based inspections based on API-580 methodology.
• Review and approve recommended solutions for coating failures and cathodic protection.
• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability
• Study) review sessions and ensure that all issues are addressed.
• Manage the water treatment program and recommend solutions to overcome challenges.
• Review and support proper operations within integrity operating windows (IOW).
• Review design packages and validate materials selection based on current codes and standards.
• Validate corrosion controls, corrosion loops, and corrosion damage mechanisms frequently.
• Assess feed composition changes and approve recommended solutions to assure asset integrity.
• Develop the scope and description of technology items and lead field implementation.
• Develop and transfer knowledge about the use of coating, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, and other corrosion controls and best practices.

Requirements

• Willing to permanently relocate at Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering
• Possess a minimum of 12 years of experience, with a strong preference for 15 years or more, in processing in the Oil/Gas industry, material science and metrology, different NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) technology and their applications, and knowledge in the engineering aspect of welding.
• Preferably, experienced in refineries corrosion/ damage mechanisms and challenges.
• Have knowledge of international standards and codes, particularly NACE, ASME, API, and ASTM, with a focus on inspection and corrosion standards such as API-571, API-580, API-570, API 584 and API-510.
• Hold a valid NACE Specialist Certification or NACE
• Senior Corrosion Technologist certification, or a combination of NACE Corrosion Technologist, API-571, and NACE CP (Cathodic Protection) level |I certifications.