Materials & Corrosion Engineer

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Job Description - Materials & Corrosion Engineer

Title:Materials & Corrosion Engineer

Company:KBR - Inhouse Engineering

Location:Abu Dhabi UAE - KBR Office

Key Consideration:

Proven experience in Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Pre-FEED and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) for offshore Oil & Gas projects. Good knowledge and understanding of the material selection material adequacy checks degradation mechanisms corrosion control strategies and the ability to manage complex projects.

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for Materials & Corrosion Engineering design during FEED and detailed engineering phases in oil & gas projects.
• Preparation of Materials & Corrosion deliverables to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and review material selection philosophies corrosion control strategies and material specifications
• Oversee integration with process piping mechanical and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality and schedule adherence and ensure robust M&C deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Material Selection Reports Material Selection Diagrams Corrosion Control Manual Material Adequacy Checks Philosophies Corrosion Monitoring & Chemical Injection Philosophies & Specifications Cathodic Protection Scope of Work Material Take Off and Design Calculations.
• Perform corrosion rate modelling using industry recognized corrosion modelling software such as ECE 5.8 (minimum) as part of the material selection process.
• Application and Knowledge of the relevant Industry Standards/Recommended Practices such as NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 MR0103/ISO 17495-1
• Providing materials and corrosion input to other disciplines deliverables including static equipment datasheets rotating equipment datasheets Piping Material Specification Piping MTOs P&IDs
• Prepare engineering design and implementation activities across all project phases ensuring compliance with project specifications industry standards regulatory requirements and engineering best practices.
• Participate in offshore and onshore site visits for data collection field verification condition assessments and preparation of comprehensive site survey reports.
• Participate in 3rd Party Studies such as CP Adequacy Checks and workshops
• Participate in process safety studies including HAZID HAZOP and related risk assessments ensuring incorporation of recommendations into engineering design deliverables.
• Interface with clients vendors and third-party stakeholders to ensure full compliance with project requirements and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support preparation monitoring and control of discipline budgets schedules resource plans and project execution strategies to achieve key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications applicable international and regional standards including API ISO NACE ASME and relevant oil and gas industry codes and practices.
• Maintain awareness of emerging M&C technologies industry innovations and digitalization initiatives and recommend value-engineering opportunities to improve project performance and lifecycle efficiency.

Experience

• Minimum 8 - 10 years of overall experience including at least 4 years of dedicated Materials & Corrosion design engineering experience within the oil and gas industry covering both onshore and offshore facilities in the Middle East.
• Demonstrated track record in delivering both greenfield and brownfield projects across offshore and onshore developments.
• Good working knowledge of ADNOC Group engineering standards technical specifications project execution requirements and best practices.
• Good exposure to offshore production facilities wellhead platforms central processing facilities utilities and associated infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgy / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge and application of the latest corrosion modelling software tools including ECE
• Sound understanding of FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables Management of Change (MOC) processes document control requirements and project execution methodologies.
• Experience of preparing Project Specifications including Corrosion Monitoring Coatings and Painting Specifications
• Excellent analytical problem-solving troubleshooting and engineering decision-making capabilities.
• Good skills in writing comprehensive technical reports presentation communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines
• Strong communication stakeholder management organizational and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
• Access to KBR online learning which enables you to grow develop and advance your skillset.