Summary
Penspen is an energy services company providing asset integrity, engineering and consultancy services. The Abu Dhabi-based, client-facing specialist will assess corrosion risks, select and evaluate materials for wells and operating assets, and investigate failures to determine their causes and recommend mitigation. The role requires an engineering degree, at least 15 years of industry experience including 5 years as a consultant or specialist, and a recognized corrosion certification. Strong corrosion engineering and monitoring experience and written and spoken English are required.
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Specialist in Material Selection and Failure AnalysisLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEFixed Term Contract About Penspen:Penspen is a leading global energy services company, delivering asset integrity, engineering, and consultancy services to the oil, gas, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure sectors. With over 70 years of experience, we help our clients design, maintain, and operate safe, reliable, and efficient assets across the world. Penspen www.penspen.com are looking for a dynamic looking for a Specialist in Material Selection & Failure Anaysis for one of our prestigious projects in Abu Dhabi; UAE.Main Purpose of Role:Technical – Provision of Material Selection and Failure Analysis Services (Client Based) Responsibilities:This client-based role has various responsibilities outlined below to be completed on an as-needed based under the direction of the Client. Downhole OCTG Material SelectionTo carry out corrosion risk assessment and material selection for selected representative wells identified by COMPANY or reservoir specific conditions.Use of corrosion modelling software Electronic Corrosion Engineer (ECE-5) or equivalent for corrosion rate calculation.The study shall be aimed at verifying that Carbon Steel with or without corrosion inhibitor injection is suitable for the intended design life and process conditions.The study shall consider all possible corrosion control measures including corrosion inhibition and monitoring locations.Selection of CRA OCTG shall be justified with LCC analysis. The study shall identify and recommend material qualification testing requirements, and the test matrix for laboratory testing shall be generated and included in the study report. This is applicable to all metallurgy including CS for new field development. Material Selection/Material AdequacyEvaluation of current materials attributes and limitations.Identification of alternative candidate materials based on operating environment, cost and manufacturing constraints.Recommendation of several candidate materials.Evaluate material change through comprehensive product testing.Improve existing materials, products, processes and technologies.Study selecting different materials and reformulating for better performance.Contractor shall be able to develop Material Adequacy Report, which will include corrosion risk, mitigations, upgrades, with respect to the modification in operating / process conditions. Failure InvestigationFailure investigation of various in-service failures of plant equipment, piping, and structural/lifting equipment to establish the failure/damage mechanism and its root causes. Root cause analysis (RCA) studies and detailed investigation of all forms of damage and failures of materials, equipment and systems, particularly corrosion related damage and failures.The work shall include, but not be limited to, a comprehensive study of material suitability, review of operating and process conditions, inspection history, failure history, material requirements, etc.Depending upon the component type and failure mode, laboratory tests, finite element analyses, and other related laboratory investigations, may be required to be carried out as part of Material and/or Corrosion Assessments, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Investigations, etc.Laboratory tests, finite element analyses, and other related laboratory investigations, required for investigations, will be identified and specified by the CONTRACTOR as part of the contract services scope if requested.Such laboratory tests, finite element analyses, and other related laboratory investigations, if required, will be carried out by ADNOC Offshore separately.Contractor’s scope of work shall include but not be limited to review, discussion, interpretation of the results of the laboratory tests, finite element analyses, and other related laboratory investigations, for the purpose of the Material and/or Corrosion Assessments, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Investigations and provision of detailed reports, including comprehensive implementable recommendations for risk mitigation and/or prevention of material degradation, corrosion damage and recurrence of such damage or failures. Key Relationships:Head of Asset Integrity (East)ADNOC Offshore Focal PointClient Interfacing Financial Dimensions:Commercial acumenIdentification of variation to scope within existing projects Key Performance Indicators:Meeting project’s quality management system requirementsDelivering high quality interface technical support to clients Knowledge / Experience (Skills):Knowledgeable and have experience with reputed oil & gas operators worldwide in all aspects of corrosion engineering and management, particularly corrosion monitoring engineering and management, risk assessment studies and corrosion consultancy and auditing servicesDemonstrate a sound background relating to internal corrosion monitoring management and computer data analysisGood communication skills in English, verbal and written Qualifications:Minimum 15 years of industry experience, out of which 5 years as a consultant or specialist engineer in the relevant discipline and service category. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering in the relevant disciplineNACE Corrosion Specialist Certification OR NACE Specialist Certification in Specific Specialization Area* OR other equivalent internationally recognized certification from a professional institution or society for corrosion engineers, in the specific discipline and service category. Professional membership with an engineering institute (NACE or MICorr)Specialist Engineer should have contributed to oil and gas industry consultancy projects as a discipline specialist or consultant, authored or made significant contributions to reports of similar services and/or published research or industry related studies in the relevant discipline and service category in reputed international journals. Environment, Health & Safety:In addition to the role Responsibilities, every employee has overall responsibility for: Taking reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of others who may be affected by your actions. Working with the Company to ensure a high standard of Environmental Health and Safety management by following the site EHS procedures. Ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards/procedures in your area. This includes reporting any deviations from these standards/procedures, completing corrective actions and making recommendations to prevent similar deviations in the future. Penspen Competencies:Grows the Business - Helps to grow and develop Penspen in a way that is consistent with the Group strategy and contributes to operational, financial and business growth goals. Makes Effective Decisions - Gathers evidence and applies judgement to analyse problems and evaluate options in a logical and systematic way, in order to cut through complexity and ambiguity to arrive at sound decisions that enable business growth in a timely manner . Supports Change – Is open to change, ambiguity and transformation, identifying opportunities for innovation, creativity and growth. Taking personal responsibility for successfully embedding strategic change across the organisation. Leads Self and Others – Leads with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm, aligning self and others to deliver the values and business strategy of Penspen. Communicates and Influences - Communicates and influences others, presenting information clearly and adapting styles to meet audience needs and achieve business outcomes. Collaborates and Partners - Promotes trust and respect in all relationships, actively listens and integrates others’ perspectives and offers constructive challenge, supports teamwork and collaborates across boundaries to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Develops Capability – Has a strong focus on continuous learning and development for self and others, building capability and sharing talent across the organisation. Achieves Superior Performance - Has a commercial and sustainable mind-set to deliver results on time, on budget and to a high quality, ensuring that all activities adhere to safety standards, add value and contribute to growth for the Penspen Group business. Delivers with Focus - Takes initiative to anticipate challenge and ensure performance is delivered with energy and perseverance, taking responsibility and accountability to respond flexibly and ensure quality outcomes. Exceeds Client Expectations - Expends effort to ensure maximum internal and external client satisfaction, through building excellent stakeholder relationships and striving to exceed client expectations through the delivery of quality products and services. Provides Professional Expertise - Maintains own professional knowledge, skills and understanding within their specific area of expertise, and effectively applies and shares their expertise to support business operations and growth.If you are based in Abu Dhabi and have the relevant experience please apply click:-https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/specialist-material-selection-and-failure-analysis-621172.html #LI-AG1#ONSITE