The Senior Materials & Metallurgy Engineer provides expert technical leadership in materials selection, welding metallurgy, and quality compliance for the fabrication of power plant components, including pressure parts, piping, and structural assemblies. This role ensures that all materials, welding processes, and fabrication activities meet rigorous industry standards (ASME, AWS, ASTM, API) and project-specific requirements. The position involves guiding teams, reviewing design inputs, resolving material-related issues, and serving as a key liaison among engineering, QA/QC, vendors, and construction.
Approve materials for high-temperature and pressure applications based on ASME Section II and service conditions.
Guide material substitution, corrosion allowance decisions, and life cycle considerations.
Review and validate MTCs, PMI results, and heat treatment records for compliance.
Lead the development, approval, and qualification of WPS/PQRs, ensuring compliance with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and project codes.
Analyze weld failures, HAZ integrity, cracking mechanisms, and distortion control strategies.
Monitor PWHT requirements and recommend thermal cycles based on material grades and service application.
Lead root cause investigations for material degradation, weld defects, corrosion, and service failures.
Provide metallurgical analysis reports, including microstructural evaluations and damage mechanisms.
Recommend corrective and preventive actions based on findings.
Oversee material traceability systems, fabrication quality documentation, and welding consumable control.
Review and approve NDT procedures, inspection hold points, and QA/QC plans involving metallurgy.
Collaborate with third-party inspectors, clients, and regulatory agencies during audits and reviews.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in metallurgy, welding, and materials management.
Support engineering teams with materials input during design reviews and technical bid evaluations.
Develop and deliver internal technical training on metallurgy and welding standards.
Technical authority on material and welding issues in power plant fabrication
Metallurgical evaluation, welding code interpretation, and materials compliance
Root cause failure analysis and PWHT optimization
Material traceability and QA/QC integration
Team mentoring and cross-functional leadership
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering with specialization in metallurgy
Certifications (preferred):
ASME Certified Welding Engineer, AWS CWI, API 577, or CSWIP 3.2
Experience:
7–15 years in power plant, oil & gas, or heavy fabrication with emphasis on welding metallurgy and materials engineering
Skills:
Expert-level knowledge of ASME Sections II, V, VIII, IX; AWS D1.1; API 650/653; ISO 15614
In-depth experience with failure analysis, PWHT cycles, and exotic alloys (Cr-Mo, Inconel, stainless steels)
Strong leadership, communication, and technical documentation abilities
Proficiency with metallurgical lab tools, testing procedures, and inspection systems