Corrosion & Materials Engineer

The Chemical Engineer; Norco (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Corrosion and Materials Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of pressure equipment. This exciting position involves collaborating with a team of engineers and inspectors to manage corrosion control and materials selection, supporting innovative projects in a dynamic environment. You will leverage your expertise to provide technical support, conduct analyses, and develop strategies that enhance safety and performance. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a reputable organization, this opportunity is designed for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corrosion and materials experience in a refining environment.
• Strong knowledge of refining processes and equipment degradation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for corrosion control and material selection.
• Support technical activities for maintenance and inspection planning.
• Conduct material failure analyses and coordinate inspection strategies.

Skills

Corrosion Control Design

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Non-Destructive Testing Knowledge

Field Inspection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Corrosion Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science

Job description

What’s the role?

As a Corrosion and Materials Engineer (CME), you will be a key member of the Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) Department for the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park - Norco. You will be one of several CME’s who provide corrosion and materials support to the site. Also, you will be part of a team of PEI Engineers and Inspectors who are responsible for managing pressure equipment integrity at Norco. The PEI Department reports through the Engineering organization.

You will be involved in evaluating many exciting projects occurring at Norco, including circular plastics assessment, vegetable oil co-processing, renewable naphtha feeds, and more!

Accountabilities:

• Provide recommendations for corrosion control and material selection for equipment maintenance, repairs, plant changes (MOCs), and capital projects.
• Provide technical support to Process Engineers, Production Specialists, PEI Engineers, and PEI Inspectors for day-to-day problem-solving activities.
• Provide technical support for planned or unplanned maintenance, shutdown, or turnaround events, during and after normal business hours, as the business needs arise.
• Develop and support work processes and tools to help manage the overall corrosion control program.
• Evaluate feed diet MOCs for potential corrosion concerns.
• Support Proactive Technical Monitoring (PTM) and Ensure Safe Production (ESP) activities through the maintenance of Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs) and Integrity Operating Window (IOW) variables and by performing routine monitoring of process unit corrosion variables.
• Coordinate corrosion monitoring, data gathering and their subsequent use for inspection planning. Provide technical input to chemical inhibitor programs, boiler feedwater, and cooling water treatment programs, and other chemical treatment programs.
• Support the development of optimized inspection strategies specific to the equipment and process conditions.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of S-RBI.
• Participate in corrosion reviews and risk assessments to develop turnaround work scopes. Provide technical support during major maintenance events, including turnarounds and pitstops.
• Participate in analysis of pressure equipment related failures and ensure that PEI related LOPCs are sufficiently investigated to understand cause and develop long-term solutions.
• Conduct material failure analyses and coordinate formal analysis activities with Shell Projects & Technology.
• Network with other Corrosion & Materials Engineers in Shell and external professional organizations to share knowledge and experiences.
• Deliver planned business performance improvements in terms of Asset Integrity & Process Safety (LOPCs), Crude Flexibility, Reliability, and Cost.

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• You must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Corrosion Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Welding Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience of corrosion and materials experience, preferably in the refining manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of refining processes, equipment, and degradation mechanisms.
• Knowledge in refining material selection and specification.
• Corrosion control design and management.
• Equipment integrity and repair assessment.
• Non-destructive testing knowledge.
• Field inspection and detection/evaluation of material defects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter who can set own goals and direction.
• There will be minimal travel requirements and some climbing of ladders and entering of equipment during outages to inspect and evaluate corrosion issues.

The base salary range for this position is $101,000.00 - $151,000.00 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.