Principal Materials / Corrosion Engineer

About the Role
This position is focused on providing strong HSSE leadership, promoting a culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence within the organization. The role involves leading the development and implementation of materials selection and corrosion management strategies for Oil & Gas projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and guidance on materials engineering, corrosion control, and asset integrity throughout all phases of project development, ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Primary Objectives / Responsibilities

• Provide strong HSSE leadership and promote a culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Lead the development and implementation of materials selection and corrosion management strategies for Oil & Gas projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on materials engineering, corrosion control, and asset integrity throughout all project phases.
• Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and deliverables comply with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams to achieve technical excellence and project objectives.
• Support project delivery by optimizing materials performance, reliability, and lifecycle value.

Specific Accountabilities

• Lead the selection, evaluation, and specification of materials for a wide range of operating conditions, including corrosive environments, high temperatures, and high-pressure systems.
• Conduct technical reviews of specifications, engineering designs, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement corrosion mitigation programs, including coatings, cathodic protection systems, corrosion monitoring, and chemical treatment strategies.
• Perform failure analysis, corrosion assessments, risk evaluations, and lifecycle studies for equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical alignment and integration across all project disciplines.
• Monitor project progress to ensure technical accuracy, schedule compliance, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, studies, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of corrosion monitoring and inspection programs throughout project execution and operational phases.
• Support technical audits, quality assurance reviews, and compliance assessments related to materials and corrosion management.
• Identify and mitigate materials and corrosion-related risks to support safe and reliable operations.
• Provide coaching, training, and technical mentoring to junior engineers and project personnel.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with a recognized international engineering institution.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Engineering Design, including Concept, FEED, EPCM, Detailed Design, and Operations.
• Extensive experience in materials engineering, corrosion control, and asset integrity management.
• Strong knowledge of material selection, corrosion mechanisms, coatings, cathodic protection, chemical treatment programs, and inspection technologies.
• Experience in conducting failure investigations, risk assessments, and lifecycle evaluations.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project execution activities.
• Experience working in multicultural and diverse project environments.
• Excellent technical reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Middle East Oil & Gas projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSSE leadership and quality management principles.
• Experience managing EPCM projects.

Moving Forward Together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

We're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.