Summary
Wood is recruiting a Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer for the ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project in Abu Dhabi. The role covers materials selection, corrosion control, integrity management, technical reviews of contractor deliverables, and support during installation and commissioning. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 15 years of predominantly upstream offshore oil and gas experience. Large-project and Middle East or GCC experience are required, and PMC experience is preferred.
The posting
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Wood is currently recruiting for Lead Material and Corrosion Engineer under ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project.
Responsibilities
Job Objective
- Provide technical expertise in all Materials and Corrosion
- Oversees material selection, corrosion control, and integrity management ensuring compliance with international standards (API, ASME, DNV) and ADNOC standards
- Conducting RBI, auditing EPC contractor deliverables, and managing cathodic protection/coatings
- Perform regular and timely technical reviews of contractors, ensuring quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Prepare/review Material Selection Diagrams (MSD), Material Selection Reports (MSR), and Piping Material Specifications
- Develop Corrosion Management Plans (CMP), Integrity Operating Windows (IOW), and conduct corrosion modeling (e.g., ECE software).
- Review and approve EPC contractor deliverables, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and Non-Material Requirements (NMR)
- Ensure compliance with ASME, API (579, 571), BS 7910, DNV, and ADNOC standards
- Conduct risk assessment workshops (HAZOP/HAZID), RBI, and troubleshoot site-specific corrosion issues
- Provide expertise in coatings, painting, insulation, and cathodic protection
- Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects.
- Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.
- Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.
- Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.
- Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning & commissioning
- Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization
- Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department
- Interface regularly with Contractor’s and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 15+ years of experience, predominantly in the oil and gas upstream offshore industry, working for competitor organizations such as Kent, KBR, Worley, Petrofac, and Saipem
PMC experience is highly preferable
Large-project experience is a must, with Middle East / GCC experience on projects involving clients such as Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, etc
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent technical team management and interpersonal skills
Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities to develop solutions to complex problems