Senior Corrosion Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous annual leave and holidays

Flexible remote working environment

Performance-based bonuses

Access to advanced diagnostic tools

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Corrosion Engineer for a fully remote role in the oil and gas sector. You will develop corrosion control strategies across infrastructure, assess risks, specify materials, coatings, CP systems, and monitor programs.

With 8+ years in corrosion engineering and knowledge of NACE/AMPP standards, you will guide design and field teams, ensuring asset integrity and minimizing failures while staying compliant with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or materials field.
• 8+ years of corrosion engineering experience in oil and gas.
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, and metallurgy.
• Experience with coatings, cathodic protection, and inhibitors.
• Familiarity with NACE/AMPP standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Professional certifications such as NACE Corrosion Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corrosion prevention and control strategies for oil and gas facilities and pipelines.
• Conduct corrosion risk and integrity assessments of metallic structures and equipment.
• Specify materials of construction, coatings, linings, and cathodic protection systems.
• Perform corrosion failure analyses to determine root causes.
• Develop and manage corrosion monitoring programs using ILI tools and coupons.
• Review and approve technical designs for corrosion control.
• Ensure compliance with NACE, ISO, and API standards.
• Provide guidance to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Stay updated on new corrosion technologies and methodologies.
• Develop and deliver training on corrosion principles.

Skills

Corrosion engineering

Electrochemistry

Metallurgy

Coatings

Cathodic protection

Failure analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering

Tools

Inline inspection tools

Corrosion monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corrosion Engineer. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive corrosion control strategies across our client's extensive infrastructure. You will play a critical role in preventing material degradation, ensuring asset integrity, and minimizing costly failures. This involves evaluating corrosion risks, recommending appropriate materials of construction, coatings, cathodic protection systems, and monitoring techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms, failure analysis, and relevant industry standards. This role is essential for maintaining the long-term reliability and safety of our client's operations, with potential strategic implications for assets in and around Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective corrosion prevention and control strategies for oil and gas facilities and pipelines.
• Conduct corrosion risk assessments and integrity assessments of metallic structures and equipment.
• Specify materials of construction, coatings, linings, and cathodic protection systems to mitigate corrosion.
• Perform corrosion failure analysis and investigations to determine root causes.
• Develop and manage corrosion monitoring programs, including the use of inline inspection (ILI) tools and corrosion coupons.
• Review and approve technical designs related to corrosion control measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NACE, ISO, API).
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, materials, and methodologies in corrosion engineering.
• Develop and deliver training on corrosion principles and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corrosion engineering, specifically within the oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, electrochemistry, and metallurgy.
• Extensive experience with corrosion control techniques, including coatings, cathodic protection, and inhibitors.
• Familiarity with corrosion monitoring technologies and NACE/AMPP standards.
• Proven experience in failure analysis and root cause determination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Professional certifications such as NACE Corrosion Specialist or equivalent are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Access to advanced diagnostic and analytical tools.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work with a leading company in the energy sector.