Senior Materials Engineer: Corrosion & Integrity Leader

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Transport aid

Annual leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Materials Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on material integrity, performance, and durability across industrial applications, with a mix of lab work, site inspections, and material management.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Materials Science (or related field) and 8+ years in industrial materials engineering, with corrosion expertise and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in materials engineering, with focus on industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Advise on material selection, performance, and failure analysis for industrial equipment in aggressive environments.
• Perform and interpret material testing including mechanical, corrosion, and microstructural analyses.
• Investigate material failures and root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Develop and implement material specifications, QC procedures, and corrosion prevention.
• Collaborate with design, maintenance, and operations to extend equipment life.
• Stay updated on new materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Manage material testing programs and vendor qualifications.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives to improve material performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Material science

Metallurgy

Corrosion engineering

Materials testing

Failure analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science

PhD in Materials Science / Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Materials Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on material integrity, performance, and durability across industrial applications, with a mix of lab work, site inspections, and material management.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Materials Science (or related field) and 8+ years in industrial materials engineering, with corrosion expertise and strong analytical skills.