Job Title: Corrosion Engineer
Location: Qatar, Onshore/Offshore
Department: Integrity & Reliability Engineering
Contract Type: Fixed-term / Project-based
Start Date: ASAP
Job Purpose
- Conduct inspection and testing of coating and corrosion protection systems for process plants, offshore platforms, storage and marine facilities, and pipelines.
- Analyse results to determine safe operating limits and submit recommendations regarding equipment condition, performance, and potential issues with corrective/preventive actions.
- Review design specifications for new projects and modifications to ensure integrity and corrosion protection compliance.
Generic Accountabilities
- Safety, Health & Environment: Ensure all activities comply with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
- Qatarization Program: Contribute to the development of local employees where applicable.
- Firewall Compliance: Ensure adherence to anti-trust and competition laws and company policies.
Key Job Accountabilities
- Direct and participate in testing of coatings and cathodic protection systems; review preliminary interpretations from inspectors.
- Support operations to troubleshoot and investigate corrosion-related issues to avoid process upsets.
- Review material and design requirements for new projects and modifications; provide recommendations on corrosion protection systems.
- Monitor cathodic protection systems and arrange corrective actions; approve new system designs for projects.
- Develop painting/coating requirements, inspect paint quality, and provide recommendations for proper procedures.
- Measure ER probes and corrosion coupons, maintain records, and recommend corrective actions.
- Plan and supervise offshore platform surveys; maintain database to monitor structural integrity and initiate repairs.
- Conduct failure investigations, analyse causes, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Prepare turnaround work lists based on historical corrosion data; determine critical equipment and inspection frequency.
- Review coating GVI reports, assess risks, and recommend maintenance priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or equivalent.
Knowledge and/or Experience
- Minimum 4 years' experience in material selection, corrosion control, and monitoring in petroleum plants, including at least 2 years offshore.
Technical and Business Skills
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of corrosion monitoring, inspection techniques, and relevant international standards.