Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer

KBR · Abu Dhabi

Posted Aug 14, 2026Source: indeed
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**Title:** Senior Materials \& Corrosion Engineer**"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!** **The KBR team of teams delivers future\-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission\-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.** **KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value\-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world\-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high\-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."** **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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