Job description
**Title:**
Senior Materials \& Corrosion Engineer**"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!**
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**Job Description \- Senior Materials \& Corrosion Engineer**
**Title:** Senior 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.
* Mentor engineers, 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 MTO’s, 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 12 years of overall experience, including at least 8 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**
* Bachelor’s 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.
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