Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Island Project
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About the Role
KBR is seeking a Lead Material Engineer for an Offshore Island Project based in Abu Dhabi with relocation to Spain. The role leads material engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, including material selection, corrosion management, and technical assurance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead material engineering and metallurgy activities for offshore oil & gas facilities.
- Develop and review material selection philosophies, corrosion control strategies, and material specifications.
- Perform material selection studies considering process conditions, corrosion mechanisms, temperature, pressure, and environmental factors.
- Develop Corrosion Management Programs (CMP) and Corrosion Control Documents (CCD).
- Review engineering deliverables including Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, and Material Specifications.
- Interface with Process, Mechanical, Pipeline, Piping, Inspection, and Integrity disciplines.
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and design review workshops.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and start up.
- Lead a team of material and corrosion engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
- Professional certifications such as NACE CIP, NACE CP, API 571, API 580, API 581, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Minimum 18–20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
- At least 8–10 years in a Lead Material Engineering role.
- Extensive experience in offshore projects within ADNOC, major EPC contractors, or international operators.
- Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and offshore brownfield/greenfield projects.
- Strong knowledge of sour service environments, corrosion mechanisms, and material degradation.
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Job Purpose
- The Lead Material Engineer is responsible for leading all material engineering activities related to ADNOC Offshore projects.
- Ensures compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Role involves material selection, corrosion management, metallurgical assessments, technical assurance, procurement support, and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead material engineering and metallurgy activities for offshore oil & gas facilities.
- Develop and review material selection philosophies, corrosion control strategies, and material specifications.
- Provide technical guidance on metallic and non metallic materials for offshore environments.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, ISO, and international engineering codes.
- Perform material selection studies considering process conditions, corrosion mechanisms, temperature, pressure, and environmental factors.
- Develop Corrosion Management Programs (CMP) and Corrosion Control Documents (CCD).
- Review corrosion allowances and recommend suitable corrosion mitigation measures.
- Evaluate requirements for CRA materials, duplex stainless steels, carbon steel, nickel alloys, GRE/GRP, and specialty materials.
- Support corrosion risk assessments and life cycle integrity studies.
- Review engineering deliverables including Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, Material Specifications, etc.
- Interface with Process, Mechanical, Pipeline, Piping, Inspection, and Integrity disciplines.
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and design review workshops.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
- Professional certifications such as NACE CIP, NACE CP, API 571, API 580, API 581, or equivalent are advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 18–20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
- At least 8–10 years in a Lead Material Engineering role.
- Extensive experience in offshore projects within ADNOC, major EPC contractors, or international operators.
- Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and offshore brownfield/greenfield projects.
- Strong knowledge of sour service environments, corrosion mechanisms, and material degradation.
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