Principal Materials / Corrosion Engineer
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Role in the Company
To function as a SENIOR/PRINCIPAL MATERIALS & CORROSION ENGINEER for specific projects and act as a Lead. Qualification requirement
Degree in relevant engineering subject (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.); Chemical, Mechanical, Materials
Sr. Engineer / Engineer shall have membership of an internationally accepted applicable professional institute.
Experience level needed.
Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering Design (Concept / FEED / Detailed Design & Operations) Experience in the middle east is preferred.
Work in a matrix organization and handle multiple reporting relationships and project responsibilities. Working effectively with diverse, multi-cultural teams, peers, and stakeholders.
Fully conversant with all relevant International Codes Standards. Experience with Company and /or Shell Group Projects and Standards (SPs and DEPs) is strongly preferred.
General requirement
Fluent spoken and written English and ability to prepare clear concise reports and conduct discussions with the Client / Vendors, prepare minutes and effectively close-out pending issues. Must have sound basic skills in relevant Engineering Discipline. PC Literate
Specific Requirements
Demonstrated experience in Materials Selection (Concept / FEED / Detailed Design).
Demonstrated experience in corrosion analysis and implementing corrosion management programs. Demonstrated experience in validation of corrosion control, IOW, corrosion loops and damage mechanisms.
Demonstrated experience in cathodic protection Specification, Design, and Installation.
Demonstrated experience in conducting Risk Based Inspection.
Demonstrated experience in Painting and Coatings Specification
Shall have experience in all ranges of metallic and non-metallic materials.
Lead the material selection and corrosion control strategy for onshore oil and gas projects.
Conduct technical reviews of project specifications, designs, and engineering deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend materials suitable for various operating environments, considering factors like temperature, pressure, and corrosive media.
Develop and implement corrosion protection systems, including coatings, cathodic protection, and chemical treatment solutions.
Supervise and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team to meet project objectives and deadlines. Coordinate with project stakeholders, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Monitor project progress and ensure technical accuracy, cost control, and adherence to schedules. Perform detailed failure analysis, risk assessments, and life-cycle evaluations for materials and equipment.
Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide expertise in corrosion monitoring techniques and ensure implementation during project phases. Ensure all engineering activities comply, standards, and quality assurance procedures.
Support internal and external audits and address any findings related to materials and corrosion management.
Train and mentor junior engineers to build technical capabilities within the team.
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Accountabilities
Lead a team(s) of Materials Corrosion Engineers to carry out the materials activities to generate relevant deliverables on time, meeting QMS requirement according to Client requirements.
Able to handle efficiently multiple projects Ensure design integrity and deliverables quality for all areas within a project with special emphasis on interfaces.
Ability to develop CTR based on scope of work and provide input to finalize the project execution schedule.
Manage work assignments, workload, work forecasting for assigned projects.
Participate in HAZID, Design Reviews, HAZOP’s, IPF Classifications, HSE related Workshops. Implement/practice/monitor Quality Management System in assigned projects in line with ISO 9001 Ensure seamless handover of deliverables to project teams.
Manage and control all interfaces of the related discipline with other discipline and design product suppliers.
Liaison with vendors, contractor, and other Client personnel to satisfy the various aspects of the project. Preparation of requisitions and technical evaluation of subsequent bids for discipline material and equipment purchases and SACP and ICCP Cathodic Protection Systems.
Ensure designs are executed in line with International / Client / Company specifications, standards, and procedures.
To provide feedback on improvement to the applicable design standards.
Challenges
Maintain good relationship with the project team, which is critical to the (design) project success. Promote team working environment where recognition of team performance is a greater priority than projecting individual contribution.
Demonstrate repeatability and constant improvement in projects across a broad range of geographic, technical, and cultural differences.
Develop/share best practices, work processes, system, and tools, based on experience gained in projects. Able to handle efficiently multiple projects. Analyze/ Support Technical deviation to standards.
Be a team player where recognition of team performance as a whole is a greater priority than projecting individual contribution.
Be able to work in a team environment and handle multiple project responsibilities.
Assuring that work and project promises are successfully delivered and appropriate reviews have been conducted.
Supervise and guide a multidisciplinary engineering team to meet project objectives and deadlines. Coordinate with project stakeholders, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Monitor project progress and ensure technical accuracy, cost control, and adherence to schedules. Perform detailed failure analysis, risk assessments, and life-cycle evaluations for materials and equipment.
Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Competencies
Experience in all stages of project design.
Interpretation of codes and standards
Corrosion modelling calculations
Material Selection Based on Life Cycle Cost
MCI Damage Mechanisms & Failure Modes
Skilled in Corrosion Control & Monitoring
Skilled in Risk Based Inspection
Full understanding and application of API 580 Risk Based Inspection
Understanding of NDT techniques and in-service application of NDT.
Defect assessment techniques in accordance with relevant codes / standards and API 579. Process Engineering Flow Schemes (PEFS/P&IDs)
Material Input to Static & Rotating Equipment Data Sheets / Specifications
Material Input to Piping / Pipeline Data Sheets / Specification
Material Selection Diagram
Corrosion Inhibition System Design & Testing
Non-metallic materials Qualification / Testing
Coating Selection & Application
Corrosion Inhibitor Testing & Selection
Skilled in Cathodic Protection specification and design
Welding, Fabrication, and Inspection Procedures
Corrosion Management Framework
Cost Optimization based on best engineering practices.
Ability to conduct integrity and technical audit.
Technical Bid evaluation / Vendor document review
Software Applications
Conversant with of the below software
ECE-5 Corrosion Modelling Software
Shell Hydrocorr
Bentley Asset Performance software
SAP
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