Lead Material & Corrosion Engineer Greenfield) (PKG-1)

The Lead Engineer - Corrosion & Materials will lead the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients across the energy sector. The role is primarily based in the UAE but may require occasional support at client facilities both onshore and offshore.

The role is responsible for the delivery of technical consultancy services covering corrosion management, material selection, coatings, welding and metallurgy, integrity assessments and cathodic protection. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on projects, support business growth initiatives, mentor junior engineers and act as a key interface with clients to ensure high-quality, value-adding solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or a related engineering discipline

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous

Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), CPEng or equivalent desirable

AMPP/NACE certifications, including Senior Corrosion Technologist or equivalent, desirable

Cathodic Protection qualifications aligned with ISO 15257 or AMPP/NACE CP certification beneficial

Personal attributes:

Solutions-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong focus on safety, quality and technical excellence

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical work scopes

Collaborative team player with mentoring capability

Committed to continuous professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Extensive experience (>10 years) in corrosion and materials engineering within oil & gas or related industries

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing corrosion management strategies, corrosion monitoring programmes, material selection and integrity management plans

Experience supporting Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) and asset life extension assessments

Working knowledge of relevant standards including API, ASME, ISO, NACE/AMPP and DNV

Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces

Experience producing engineering reports, specifications, studies and technical recommendations

Strong communication, presentation and client-facing skills

Experience supporting operating assets within the Middle East region would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience supporting ADNOC Group companies, including ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Sour Gas, ADNOC Distribution or related operating companies

API 571 (Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry) certification or demonstrated familiarity desirable

API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection) certification or equivalent experience advantageous but not mandatory

Familiarity with ADNOC engineering standards, specifications, integrity management requirements and project execution processes

Experience working within the UAE and broader Middle East oil and gas sector

Knowledge of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) and Asset Life Extension assessments

Experience supporting brownfield operating assets and field-based integrity management programmes.