Materials and Corrosion Engineer – Wet/Dry Systems

The Senior Materials and Corrosion Engineer is a subject matter expert responsible for leading and executing corrosion control strategies, materials engineering assessments, and failure investigations across wet (e.g., water, wastewater, chemical slurry) and dry (e.g., gas, air, steam) systems. The role provides technical leadership in ensuring long-term mechanical integrity and asset reliability, supporting both operational plants and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corrosion Strategy & Risk Management:

• Lead the development and implementation of corrosion management strategies across critical wet/dry systems.

• Perform detailed corrosion risk assessments and degradation mechanism identification.

• Recommend design and operational changes to mitigate long-term corrosion risks.

2. Materials Selection & Specification:

• Provide expert guidance on materials selection for new projects, repair plans, and modifications.

• Approve materials of construction (MOC) for piping, tanks, vessels, and rotating/static equipment exposed to aggressive service conditions.

• Ensure alignment with NACE, API, ASTM, and internal materials standards.

3. Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation:

• Lead metallurgical failure investigations, including lab testing and site inspections.

• Identify root causes such as MIC, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), crevice corrosion, etc.

• Develop technical reports and lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

4. Corrosion Monitoring & Mitigation Implementation:

• Design and oversee implementation of corrosion monitoring systems (e.g., UT thickness, corrosion probes, smart PIGs).

• Specify and validate mitigation techniques including cathodic protection, internal linings, coatings, and chemical inhibitors.

• Support implementation of real-time data analytics for corrosion tracking.

5. Technical Support for Projects & Operations:

• Provide expert reviews and input during design, commissioning, and turnaround phases of major mechanical systems.

• Collaborate with process, mechanical, and operations teams to resolve integrity-related challenges in service.

• Participate in HAZOPs, MOCs, RBI assessments, and failure reviews.

6. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all corrosion-related work complies with regulatory and industry standards.

• Author corrosion control documents (CCDs), material review reports, and inspection strategies.

• Contribute to the organization’s integrity management framework and digital asset management systems.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Corrosion Strategy & Monitoring in Wet (Slurry, Water, Effluent) and Dry (Gas, Steam, Air) Systems

2. Advanced Materials Selection, Coating Systems, and Metallurgy

3. Complex Failure Analysis, RCA, and Condition Assessment

4. Cathodic Protection Systems, Coatings, and Chemical Inhibitors

5. Corrosion Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Asset Integrity Management

6. Compliance with NACE, API, ASME, ASTM, and ISO Standards

7. Leadership in Corrosion Management Plans, Audits, and Engineering Reviews

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

• 8–15 years of experience in corrosion/materials engineering within oil & gas, utilities, water treatment, or process industries.

• Certification preferred: NACE CP Level II/III, NACE Corrosion Specialist, API 571, or equivalent.

• Proven experience in multidisciplinary teams and large-scale industrial environments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, materials behavior, and risk mitigation

• Strong leadership in failure analysis and engineering assessments

• Proficiency in RBI methodology and CMMS/Integrity software tools

• Advanced report writing, technical documentation, and communication skills

• Ability to train and mentor junior engineers

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement