Overview
Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Project Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at KBR, Inc.
Position: Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Island Project
Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Island Project
Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Island Project
Responsibilities Technical Leadership
- Lead material engineering and metallurgy activities for offshore oil & gas facilities, including platforms, pipelines, subsea systems, and processing 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.
Material Selection & Corrosion Management
- 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.
Engineering & Design Support
- Review engineering deliverables including:
- Material Requisition s
- Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE)
- Material Specifications
- Pipeline Material Class Specifications
- Piping Material Specifications (PMS)
- Metallurgical Reports
- Corrosion Studies
- Interface with Process, Mechanical, Pipeline, Piping, Inspection, and Integrity disciplines.
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and design review workshops.
Vendor & Procurement Support
- Review vendor documentation and manufacturing procedures.
- Evaluate technical compliance of supplier proposals.
- Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations and vendor clarifications.
- Resolve material‑related issues during fabrication and construction stages.
Construction & Quality Assurance
- Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and start‑up.
- Review welding procedures, PWHT requirements, NDE specifications, and material test reports.
- Participate in material failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
Project Management & Coordination
- Lead a team of material and corrosion engineers.
- Coordinate with ADNOC, EPC contractors, consultants, and third‑party inspection agencies.
- Monitor engineering progress, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
- Provide periodic technical reports and engineering recommendations.
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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Title: Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Project
Company: KBR, Inc.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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