Corrosion and Materials Engineer (Client-Based)

Main Purpose of Role:

• Technical – carry out assigned asset integrity consultancy work, such as researching problems, engineering calculations, preparation of reports etc., with minimal supervision. Provide technical support to graduate engineer as required
• Project execution – execute scope requirements within projects as directed by Project Manager and in accordance with all relevant company procedures

Responsibilities:

• Auditing the existing corrosion monitoring systems for Oil, Gas and Water streams and reporting their functionality and their locations representing actual corrosion rates.
• Review site monitoring reports and issue reports for required actions for non- conforming locations.
• Optimization and streamlining corrosion monitoring for different processes and cutting out unnecessary or ineffective practices to deliver efficiency and cost savings.
• Corrosion management performance review and preparation of corrosion management reports
• Proposing and reporting up-to-date, new, and representative more corrosion monitoring techniques
• Auditing water injection system performance and report corrective actions on corrosion and quality of water across the system
• Ensure that corrosion monitoring can fit into the general basis of design and safe operations plans.
• Provide and report assurance that assets and processes will be in the best possible position for online and intrusive corrosion monitoring.
• New projects corrosion monitoring review and recommendations
• Review of existing and future corrosion monitoring facilities
• Gathering and reporting Corrosion Control data to support Corrosion management KPI Reporting for all ADNOC-OFFSHORE Sites.
• Review periodic site corrosion monitoring reports and report required actions for non-conforming locations.
• Keeping records of all corrosion monitoring locations and methods on relevant technical drawings including all details about the system, location, isometric, monitoring method and orientation.
• Ensure the application of scheduled maintenance programs, the service of corrosion monitoring stations and installed equipment, and record data in the computer database.
• Root cause analysis (RCA) studies and detailed investigation of failures of corrosion control and monitoring systems, as well as corrosion related damage and failures of process equipment and systems
• Use of corrosion modelling software Electronic Corrosion Engineer (ECE-5) or equivalent for corrosion rate calculation.
• Review Chemical Treatment existing requirements and advise any required changes.
• Review Mechanical cleaning pigging requirements, conduct detailed cleaning pigging studies and make recommendations on improving the integrity of the pipelines, improve the results of chemical programs to increase the lifetime of the pipeline taking into consideration various operating current and future scenarios.
• Preservation and Mothballing requirements
• Root cause analysis (RCA) assessment and investigation of corrosion damage and failures
• Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management System must be implemented within the area of operation as per the company approved procedures and ISO Standards

Key Relationships:

• Client Interfacing
• Senior Engineers
• Discipline colleagues

Financial Dimensions:

• Commercial acumen – assists with hours estimate and development of technical scopes of work
• Awareness of project financial targets
• Identification of variation to scope within existing projects

Key Performance Indicators:

• Meeting project’s quality management system requirements
• Meeting project’s margins (and margin expansion)
• Delivering high quality interface technical support to clients

Knowledge / Experience (Skills):

• Knowledge of materials behaviours and corrosion analysis
• Experience in materials selection for Oil and Gas assets
• Use of industry recognized software for corrosion rate analysis
• High level of experience in pipeline integrity assessments based on industry standards (DNVGL-RP-F101, ASME B31G, ISO 12747)
• Familiar with reviewing inspection data (DCVG, CIP’s ILI)
• Track record of conducting pipeline FFS and life extension studies
• Familiar with typical engineering deliverables of materials and corrosion for greenfield development studies (conceptual, FEED, detailed engineering)
• Knowledge of CP systems performance analysis and design
• Knowledge of FFS relevant codes and standards (API 579, ASME B31G etc.)
• High level of computer literacy with MS Office (specifically Word & Excel) and experience of other specific analysis software packages (Corrdata or equivalent, MathCAD, Abaqus, Caesar, Autopipe etc.).
• Good communication skills in English, verbal and written

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years discipline engineering experience in the Oil and Gas
• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Materials Science or similar. Master’s degree is an advantage
• NACE accreditation is required
• Professional membership with an engineering institute (NACE or MICorr)

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.