Corrosion Manager

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek in Houston, TX is seeking a Corrosion Manager to lead laboratory programs ensuring top-quality services are delivered safely, legally, and on time. You will oversee technical aspects, mentor staff, and coordinate project work across teams to meet deliverables and budgets.

The role requires advanced degrees in chemical sciences and hands-on corrosion testing experience, with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering or Chemistry; PhD plus 2+ years industry experience preferred.
• Understanding of industry experimental protocols and ability to QC data.
• Experience with corrosion testing, inhibitors screening, rate of corrosion, pitting, weight loss.
• Exposure to HPHT cell apparatus, flow loop, and rheological instruments preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word to record and report lab data.

Responsibilities

• Design laboratory programs, set deliverable timelines, and grow project management skills.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Intertek's technical capabilities.
• Discuss technical issues with Program/Project Managers, Lab Supervisors, and technicians.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of project engineering work.
• Submit Laboratory Work Instructions to Lab Managers or Supervisors.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare technical reports and other project documentation.
• Mentor less experienced employees and support safety and quality policies.

Skills

Data analysis

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

PhD or MSc in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

HPHT lab equipment

Flow loop equipment

Rheological instruments

Job description

Corrosion Manager Houston, TX

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking aCorrosion Manager to join our team in Houston, TX.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life

What are we looking for?

TheCorrosion Manager will perform the routine duties necessary to ensure that laboratory services are of the highest quality, and to ensure that such services are provided in a timely, safe, legal, and ethical manner.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Under moderate supervision, to perform the routine duties necessary to ensure that laboratory services are of the highest quality, and to ensure that such services are provided in a timely, safe, legal, and ethical manner.

Specific Responsibilities

• In consultation with Program or Senior Project Managers, designs laboratory programs, set deliverable timelines and continuously gains experience in project management skills.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Company’s technical capabilities.
• Discuss technical issues with Program or Project Managers, Lab Supervisors and lab technicians.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of project engineering work.
• Submits Laboratory Work Instructions to Lab Managers or Supervisors.
• Monitors progress against project schedules and budgets.
• Responsible for preparation of technical reports as well as other project specific documentation as required.
• To assist in the training of less experience employees; be a mentor.
• To carry out the above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and strategy, and to exercise good judgment, commons sense, and diplomacy in so doing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. orMS in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or other relevant scientific degrees.Ph.D. and 2+ years industry experience is preferred.
• Must have a grasp of industry accepted experimental protocols and ability to process and QC experimental data.
• Specific knowledge of applied testing for the evaluation of corrosion, screening of inhibitors, measuring rate of corrosion, pitting, weight loss.
• Previous experience with HPHT cell apparatus, flow loop and rheological instruments a plus.
• Expected to be able to use Excel and Word to record, process lab data and generate technical reports.
• The Project Manager should have a positive attitude and be able to multitask on several projects simultaneously.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please [e-mail] call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state‑of‑the‑art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek’s Industry Services team uses expert technical knowledge of industries such as oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy, chemical, construction and transportation to provide a diverse range of innovative Total Quality Assurance solutions that optimize operations while minimizing risks in quality, safety and cost. Some of our key services include vendor inspection, site construction services, asset integrity management, non‑destructive & materials testing, 3D laser scanning & dimensional control and energy & water consulting services.