Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Material & Corrosion
Location: Doha, Qatar (with potential relocation to EPC offices)
Contract Type: Fixed-term until March 2029
Working Schedule: 5 days per week
Role Overview
An established engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialising in Material & Corrosion for offshore Oil & Gas projects. The role involves material selection, corrosion management, and technical oversight for large-scale EPIC projects, including both greenfield and brownfield developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead material selection and corrosion management activities, particularly for wet-sour service applications
- Review, approve, and provide recommendations on technical deliverables, deviations, and change requests
- Manage EPIC contractors and vendors within the Material & Corrosion discipline for large-scale offshore projects
- Liaise with other engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
- Support greenfield and brownfield offshore projects, including central processing platforms (CPP) and gas compression facilities
- Conduct corrosion assessments for equipment and piping against H2S, CO2, chlorides, and other threats to metallic and non-metallic materials
- Oversee internal/external coating and painting, cathodic protection, corrosion monitoring, and welding requirements for equipment, piping, and structural steel
- Apply engineering best practices to non-metallic materials, including GRP piping systems, in compliance with relevant codes and standards
- Ensure compliance with Shell DEPs, MESC, and other applicable industry standards
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience in the Oil & Gas industry
- At least 10 years of direct experience in Material & Corrosion Engineering
- Experience in at least 2 major offshore EPIC projects (greenfield and brownfield)
- PMT / PMC experience managing contractors and vendors in discipline-specific activities
- Expert knowledge of material selection, corrosion protection, and monitoring techniques for offshore applications
- Familiarity with Shell DEPs, MESC, and relevant codes and standards
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in material and corrosion disciplines
- Ability to review technical deliverables and ensure compliance with project and industry standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion monitoring, and offshore non-metallic materials