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ENEC Operations

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 Position Overview
 
 
 
 The Principal Materials Engineer will serve as the technical authority and program owner for materials engineering and degradation management at an APR1400 nuclear power plant operating four reactors. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant operation through expert oversight of materials programs, asset integrity, and aging management strategies. The position requires leadership in cross-disciplinary problem-solving, program implementation, and continuous improvement to maintain plant safety and long-term asset performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Program Ownership &amp; Technical Leadership
 
 
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 Lead and provide expert oversight of materials engineering programs, including:
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 Boric Acid Corrosion Control (BAC)
 
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 Nuclear Coatings Program
 
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 Cyclic Transient &amp; Fatigue Monitoring
 
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 Corrosion Control Program
 
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 Welding Program
 
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 Reactor Vessel Surveillance Program
 
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 Integrated Aging Management Program (IAMP)
 
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 Serve as the plant&rsquo;s subject matter expert (SME) on materials degradation mechanisms, inspection methods, and corrective actions.
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 Establish and maintain technical bases, acceptance criteria, and inspection scopes in accordance with
 
 ASME BPVC
 
 ,
 
 Regulatory Guides
 
 , and
 
 WANO/INPO
 
 operating experience.
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 Asset Integrity &amp; Reliability
 
 
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 Monitor and analyze material degradation trends across all four reactors, ensuring proactive interventions before safety or reliability is compromised.
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 Provide engineering evaluations for repair, replacement, or mitigation of material-related issues, including weld defects, coating failures, corrosion, and fatigue damage.
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 Lead root cause evaluations for significant materials-related events and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
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 Aging Management &amp; Long-Term Operation
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with
 
 Integrated Aging Management Programs
 
 to support plant life extension and safe long-term operation of reactors.
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 Coordinate reactor vessel surveillance and irradiation embrittlement assessments.
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 Champion innovative technologies (NDE, digital monitoring, predictive analytics) to improve materials management effectiveness.
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 Governance &amp; Regulatory Interface
 
 
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 Maintain compliance with national nuclear regulatory authority requirements and international nuclear standards (IAEA, ASME, ASTM, ISO Nuclear Material STD, EPRI guidelines).
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 Support audits, inspections, and peer reviews, acting as the plant&rsquo;s primary contact for materials engineering inquiries.
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 Develop, update, and maintain procedures, engineering manuals, and technical specifications related to materials management.
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 Leadership &amp; Collaboration
 
 
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 Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary materials engineering team.
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 Collaborate with operations, maintenance, chemistry, and safety departments to integrate materials management into overall plant operations.
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 Promote a
 
 culture of prevention
 
 , ensuring small deviations are addressed before they escalate into major issues.
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 Represent the plant in corporate engineering networks, technical committees, and industry working groups.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline (
 
 Master&rsquo;s/PhD preferred
 
 ).
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 Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering experience
 
 in materials engineering, with at least
 
 3 years in nuclear power plant
 
 .
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 12+ years preferred
 
 with demonstrated program ownership and regulatory interface experience.
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 Demonstrated expertise in ASME Section III &amp; XI, fatigue management, corrosion science, welding technology, and nuclear coatings.
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 Technical Competencies
 
 
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 Deep knowledge of nuclear materials degradation mechanisms (SCC, FAC, PWSCC, irradiation effects, etc.).
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 Proficiency in NDE techniques, inspection planning, and failure analysis.
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 Familiarity with digital monitoring systems, trending, and predictive maintenance tools.
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 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under high-stakes conditions.
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 Leadership Competencies
 
 
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 Proven ability to lead complex engineering programs across multiple reactor units.
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 Strong communication and influencing skills, with ability to engage regulatory bodies, industry peers, and executive management.
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 Commitment to nuclear safety culture, integrity, and continuous learning.
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Principal Materials Engineer

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 Carry out commercial contract activities, for materials, equipment and services, from contract award to closure o ensure ENEC Operations requirements are met in a safe, compliant, timely, and efficient manner to support the efficient and safe operations of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). Support management in the development of procurement and supply chain strategies to ensure security of supply. Support the Procurement Supplier Team and end user in the management of all commercial activities of suppliers to ensure consistency in application of procurement processes, and end user satisfaction.
 
 
 
 
 
 Contract Administration
 
 
 Responsibility and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Support to Prepare, plan, schedule and process the purchase of services as appropriate and in a timely and cost-
 
 
 effective manner to ensure safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the NPP.
 
 
 &bull; Understand the specifications and scope of work, ensure all Quality Assurance (QA), Health and Safety,
 
 
 Engineering, and end user requirements are included.
 
 
 &bull; Assist end user in developing the Scope of Work through sending RFI&rsquo;s to the market in order to gather more
 
 
 information about the work.
 
 
 &bull; Support in arranging suppliers meeting with the end user and site visits for suppliers, if required.
 
 
 &bull; Prepare Procurement Strategy, RFQ recommendation for award, with thorough justification to support decision as
 
 
 per the Delegation of Authority (DOA), and ensure that all required information is available. Ensure that ENEC Operations interests are protected during the preparation, implementation and execution of the contracts. Understand the specifications and scope of work as provided in the approved Contract to ensure all commercial requirement are satisfied in accordance with the conditions of the Contract.
 
 
 &bull; Perform procurement and manage call off orders under existing Outline Agreements to meet the User function
 
 
 requirements for safe operation of BNPP.
 
 
 &bull; Interface with the Requesting Organizations regularly to assure contract compliance and resolve any commercial
 
 
 issues.
 
 
 &bull; Support the Supplier Relationship team by providing Supplier Performance evaluation.
 
 
 &bull; Communicate and interface with the Requesting Organization, Nuclear Specification Engineering, Enterprise Finance, Legal and suppliers after Contract award for resolution of all Commercial and Contractual related matters.
 
 
 &bull; Assist and liaise with the requesting organization, Enterprise Finance, Supplier Relationship team with contract
 
 
 administration functions and manage the Contract close out and feedback on Supplier performance.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct necessary &ldquo;checks and balances&rdquo; to ensure that supplier&rsquo;s supply chain / procurement activities meet the
 
 
 contractual obligations of their contract with ENEC Operations.
 
 
 &bull; Lead contract dispute resolution with suppliers, as required.
 
 
 &bull; Assist in the resolution of any invoice or &ldquo;work&rdquo; billed disputes to ensure that issues are resolved in accordance
 
 
 with the Purchase Order terms.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate, prepared reports for and attend regular meetings with Users to discuss Contract utilization
 
 
 
 
 
 Activity:
 
 
 Quality Assurance (QA)
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Ensure that all work carried out is of the highest standards of safety and quality, and in compliance with the department and company-wide quality program, in order to effectively support safe and reliable plant operation.
 
 
 &bull; Promptly report quality related issues or deficiencies on procurement activities to line management to ensure issues are resolve in a timely manner and in accordance with the policies.
 
 
 Activity:
 
 
 Procedures and Best Practices
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Implement Procurement procedures and other processes as required to identify gaps and improvement of Contract Management Process.
 
 
 &bull; Demonstrate full adherence to Procurement procedures and assist users to ensure their adherence to ENEC Operations standards.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct contract management activities in accordance with professional best practice and code of business conduct.
 
 
 Activity:
 
 
 Planning, Reporting and Systems
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Collect the necessary information required for the development of the required reports to keep the management updated.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure supplier performance evaluations are completed and provided to Supplier Relationship team for their assessment during Contract Closure.
 
 
 &bull; Solicit feedback on user satisfaction on the Contract management activities performed during the Contract execution.
 
 
 &bull; Keep all procurement documentation up-to-date and available in the appropriate system to ensure traceability of data.
 
 
 &bull; Register and record all Contract details and generate contract management plan to keep the management updated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education and Experience :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent.
 
 
 &bull; 3 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred -
 
 
 
 &bull; Master&rsquo;s in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
 
 
 &bull; Contract Management in the nuclear energy sector
 
 
 &bull; 5 years relevant experience in Nuclear Power plant.
 
 
 &bull; Engineering or Financial Background
 
 
 
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Contract and Material Specialist

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 Assist in the review and the processing of legal, contractual and governance matters to mitigate risks and protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interest in accordance with applicable legal practices and ENEC Operation&rsquo;s standards and procedures.
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory Services Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal advice, opinions, letters, memos, and recommendations to internal stakeholders on regulatory matters involving FANR and other stakeholders and as required by other Functions in order to protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interests and optimize business outcomes.
 
 
 &bull; Report to and liaise on all material and significant risks and legal issues affecting the Company in matters related to the job purpose and make recommendations on mitigating actions.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with legal matters to provide accurate and timely services efficiently and effectively.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with external counsel to support resolution of specific legal matters.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with litigation, arbitration, and any other formal dispute resolution arising from time to time in coordination with internal and external stakeholders in order to protect ENEC Operation&rsquo;s interests and optimize business outcomes.
 
 
 Governance
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance and advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance framework to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and internal processes.
 
 
 &bull; Provide feedback regarding ENEC Operations legal compliance and any internal/external identified risk, recommend mitigating actions, advise on relevant regulations and respond to existing legal requirements to ensure that ENEC Operations corporate governance remains aligned to global best practices.
 
 
 &bull; Provide input into the development of the strategic plan for the Legal Department to ensure alignment with ENEC Operation&rsquo;s vision, mission and strategic goals under ENEC Operation&rsquo;s business model
 
 
 &bull; Identify and develop risks and controls for the Legal Function in tandem with the risk manager for the Legal Function and monitor implementation.
 
 
 &bull; Act as compliance ambassador for assigned field to ensure alignment with compliance obligations jointly with the compliance team
 
 
 Contract negotiations, Investigations, disputes
 
 
 Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 &bull; Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining standard templates for use in all tenders as required by the scope of work
 
 
 &bull; Assist with drafting and reviewing employment contracts and advising on interpretation and amendments to the same.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education and Experience -
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
 
 
 &bull; 6 to 7 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 - Licensed and qualified to practice law in the UAE.
 
 
 - Strong command of UAE laws and regulations, including commercial, corporate, and labor law.
 
 
 - Ability to advise on and draft/review contracts governed by English law (as many of our agreements are subject to English law standards).
 
 
 - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English.
 
 
 - Strong working proficiency in Arabic and English with the ability to review and draft Arabic legal documents when required.
 
 
 
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Legal Counsel

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