failure analysis engineer

Global Startegic Services

Roles &amp; responsibilities<ul><li>Perform material selection and specification in line with project requirements</li><li>Ensure compliance with international standards such as ASTM International, ASME, NACE International, and API, along with QatarEnergy specifications</li><li>Conduct corrosion assessments, failure analysis, and material degradation studies</li><li>Review and approve Material Requisitions (MRs), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs), and vendor documents</li><li>Coordinate directly with clients for approvals and technical clarifications</li><li>Support procurement, fabrication, and construction phases with technical inputs</li><li>Review coating systems, cathodic protection, and insulation specifications suitable for Qatar&rsquo;s environmental conditions</li><li>Participate in HAZOP, risk assessments, and integrity management program.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate material solutions into product designs, ensuring compatibility and performance.</li><li>Conduct failure analysis on materials to determine the root cause of issues and recommend improvements or alternatives.</li></ul>Desired candidate profile<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are preferred for specialized roles.</li><li>Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in materials engineering, particularly in sectors like Oil &amp; Gas.</li><li>Experience with QatarEnergy or similar Clients</li><li>Strong knowledge of corrosion, material selection, and sour service</li><li>Strong English communication and client-handling skills</li><li>Ability to effectively engage with diverse teams</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From QAR1.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Material Engineer

Solar Turbines

<div>Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do &ndash; but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here &ndash; we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Description
Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world&rsquo;s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 35 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, generator sets and mechanical drives. When you join Solar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do &ndash; but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here &ndash; we make it happen. Along with our customers and the communities we work and live in, we are building a better world for tomorrow.
Job Summary:
This position, in the Materials &amp; Process Engineering department, provides a variety of challenging opportunities working on alloys and coatings used in gas turbines including but not limited to conducting forensic investigation and root cause assessment for Solar&rsquo;s product failure investigations, lead new material and process development programs, actively participate in product problem resolution projects, develop and qualify new suppliers, new product development programs and lead any manufacturing process development/changes that impact material properties and performance. The position will report to the group manager of Materials &amp; Process Engineering. This position is in our San Diego headquarters.
Principal Accountabilities:
This position is cross-functional in nature and requires strong interaction with Solar's design engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer services organizations. Principal responsibilities include providing technical expertise in metallurgy and thermomechanical processing of turbomachinery alloys with emphasis on superalloys. Responsibilities include turbine hot section materials development and selection, source qualification of internal and external component suppliers, evaluation of new and overhaul manufacturing technologies, ownership of related engineering specifications, and failure analysis. The successful candidate is expected to document all their work in various formal reports and support developing processes and technologies required to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
Basic Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.
</li><li>6+ years of related industry experience.
</li><li>Working knowledge of physical and mechanical metallurgy, characterization techniques, and thermomechanical processing
</li><li>Knowledge in materials processes such as heat treatment, forging, casting and welding.
</li><li>Able to interpret engineering drawings.
</li><li>Knowledgeable in the use and application of engineering analysis techniques.
</li><li>Effective written and oral communication skills
</li></ul>Top candidates Have:
<ul><li>An advanced degree in Materials Engineering or related field is preferred.
</li><li>Ability to concurrently manage projects with varied complexity
</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and change management proficiencies.
</li><li>Prior experience in operational roles, Lean &ndash; Six Sigma, and Agile will be beneficial.
</li><li>A good technical knowledge of the materials used in gas turbines.
</li><li>Experience with steel and iron-based alloys including melt practices, processing, and testing
</li><li>Experience with superalloy investment casting, including single crystal castings, and materials life prediction methodologies.
</li><li>Familiar with standard gas turbine manufacturing, quality, design, and analysis methods.
</li><li>Experience performing failure analysis of metallic components, preferably those used in turbomachinery equipment
</li>Knowledge of coatings for additive manufacturing processes. 
<li>
</li></ul>Summary Pay Range:
$120,600.00 - $180,900.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
</li><li>Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
</li><li>401(k) savings plans*
</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA)*
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
</li><li>Health Lifestyle Programs*
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program*
</li><li>Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
</li><li>Career Development*
</li><li>Incentive bonus*
</li><li>Disability benefits
</li><li>Life Insurance
</li><li>Parental leave
</li><li>Adoption benefits
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement 
</li></ul><ul><li>These benefits also apply to part-time employees 
</li></ul>This position requires working onsite five days a week.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
</h3>Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Principal Materials Engineer

EDGE

<div>
 
 About AL TAIF
 
 
 
 We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide direct supervision of all assigned Lab Analysts(s) within the FAMTL while serving as the metallurgical engineering expert.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the methodologies used in developing reliability predictions and test procedures in order to assess effectiveness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor state-of-the-art technology in the fields of reliability, maintainability and testing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and evaluate data developed from tests in order to isolate problems in component design, material design, material characteristics and other factors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate materials design, manufacturing processes and usage to determine root causes of failures and recommend changes in design, processing and any limitations of usage based on the findings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical assistance to prototyping and Fabrication Workshop teams on problems involving chemical composition, forging and heat treatment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform mechanical testing, analyse and appraise metallurgical aspects relative to vehicle and weapons systems malfunctions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise the design, modelling and simulation teams on problems requiring design changes which may affect product quality and reliability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review weapon system specifications and make recommendations on reliability, maintainability and test specifications to be incorporated into procurement contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical assistance to contracting officials on matters involving interpretation of specifications and drawings related to requirements of materials or contractor&rsquo;s technical competence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide consulting services to quality assurance personnel on matters concerning definition of criticality of cracks, inclusions, porosity and other defects and whether or not acceptance standards are met.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and enforce acceptance standards to prevent introduction of substandard materials that might be hazardous to mission fulfilment or would jeopardise human life.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor projects related to the development of non-destructive testing methods to ensure that the latest technological and scientific developments are evaluated and applied to the quality assurance system, and related inspection and test equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review technical data packages for adequacy of requirements and provide appropriate comments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Specify the type and amount of product testing for first article, acceptance, comparison and special tests.
 </li>
 <li>
 Investigate failure reports and field complaints, analyse quality problems and prepare recommendations for corrective action.
 </li>
 <li>
 Calculate and report estimates of the reliability and maintainability of items using data developed from testing of the stockpile sample, surveillance inspection, critical components evaluation, malfunction investigation, production and acceptance testing, and from the study of manufacturing processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve on special committees and technical working groups.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all issued tools, equipment and high-value property is maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried and safeguarded.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and monitor the training of all assigned Lab Analyst(s) on all applicable processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support other members of the Engineering Department in fulfilling their roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other duties as required by the Senior Manager, Engineering and Director, Engineering.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Experience and Education:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor degree in Science or associate&rsquo;s degree in chemistry, physics, metallurgy, or materials engineering with an understanding of metal, rubber, or resin process technologies required; Master degree preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 A minimum of five to six years of experience supervising and/or managing a team is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 An in-depth knowledge of material processes; understanding and experience operating failure analysis tools such as SEM, XRF and XRD; specimen preparation; and physical material testing equipment is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous military or automotive industry experience is an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to interpret technical data, drawings and engineering documents is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 A demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and make independent judgements effectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver&rsquo;s license.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Metallurgist, FAMTL

U.S. Sugar

<div><div><div>Job Description and Responsibilities</div>
<div>
ABOUT THE JOB: The primary role of the Reliability Engineer is to improve asset/capacity reliability through the elimination of repetitive failures, technical support of the maintenance function and the management of appropriate Preventive and Predictive Maintenance processes.</div>
<div>
Act as an advisor to the production departments, providing proactive leadership, direction, single point accountability and technical expertise required to achieve and sustain optimum reliability, maintainability, and useful life for sugar manufacturing assets.</div>
<div>
 Essential Duties:</div>
<ul>
<li>Act as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Reliability activities.</li>
<li>Perform Pareto analysis on uptime/production losses; monitor and evaluate asset bad actor lists from OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reports.</li>
<li>Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).</li>
<li>Provide Loss Elimination plans from RCA&rsquo;s, ensure the plan&rsquo;s approval and facilitate its implementation.</li>
<li>As an integral team member and in a hands-on manner, work closely with client departments to find, progress and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability.</li>
<li>Perform studies on equipment failures and present solution(s) to management. Prepare diagrams, drawings, charts, calculations and reports for defining reliability problems and recommending solutions.</li>
<li>Advise and provide training in and implement SAP PM Module (CMMS).</li>
<li>Manage reliability data, work order failure code analysis, maintenance of the asset hierarchy, bills of materials, technical library, etc.</li>
<li>Perform PM optimization: implement changes to equipment maintenance plans based on failure modes, historical data, reliability principles and best practices.</li>
<li>Manage the results of Condition Monitoring Functions: manage and optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs including systematically defining, developing, monitoring and refining the preventive/predictive maintenance process in pursuit of optimization.</li>
<li>Ensure that Predictive Maintenance technologies (e.g., oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, electric motor testing, etc.) are correctly applied on sugar manufacturing assets.</li>
<li>Facilitate Equipment Criticality strategy formulation and ranking sessions.</li>
<li>Conduct FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).</li>
</ul>
<div>A Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution is required. The preferred candidate will have 10 to 20 years of related experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, similar to ours &ndash; Sugar, Oil/Gas, Power Plant, Chemicals, Pulp/Paper, bulk food, etc.). A Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) with a very hands-on approach will be preferred.</div></div></div>

Career Opportunities: Reliability Engineer (255)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

<div>Electronics Engineer Technician I/II/III
At SEL, our devices are integral to power grids worldwide, preventing blackouts and enhancing power system safety and reliability. Our commitment to excellence in customer experience drives us to research, design, build, test, distribute, teach, and support each of our technologies. We take pride in offering the electric power industry the best product warranty and customer support. 
As an electronics technician, you will support our international Product Hospital operations, focusing on product failure troubleshooting, analysis, repair, and testing. This role is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on component level hardware troubleshooting and failure analysis of electronics products, relish problem-solving, and are passionate about serving customers globally. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Test, repair, convert, and troubleshoot SEL products to the component level.</li><li>
Provide technical support for SEL products to staff and customers.</li><li>
Collaborate and communicate effectively within an international team environment.</li><li>
Develop and maintain expertise in SEL processes and products to ensure quality and integrity.</li><li>
Train junior department personnel in troubleshooting techniques.</li><li>
Implement department objectives under the direction of your immediate supervisor.</li><li>
Model and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.</li><li>
Understand, create, and simplify SEL processes.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Strong English reading, technical writing, and speaking skills</li><li>
Strong basic circuit theory. Analog and digital electronics.</li><li>
Two-year electronics engineering technology degree or equivalent</li><li>
Basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics</li><li>
Familiarity with modern test equipment</li><li>
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time</li><li>
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities</li><li>
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment</li><li>
Background check results satisfactory to SEL</li><li>
Negative drug test result(s)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Component level troubleshooting experience</li><li>
Knowledge of SEL equipment</li><li>
Technical presentation skills</li><li>
Data analysis skills</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements 
Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally 
Sit and stand for at least 8 hours 
Vision correctable to 20/30 or better 
Ability to differentiate color 
Use of computer keyboard devices 
Reach 
Bend</div>

Electronics Engineer Technician I/II/II

ZentraBond Energy

Corrosion &amp; Inspection Engineer ZentraBond Energy &ndash; Muscat, Oman (Al Khuwair, Way 3341) Salary: OMR 2,600 per monthJob Overview: ZentraBond Energy is seeking a skilled Corrosion &amp; Inspection Engineer to ensure the integrity, safety, and reliability of critical assets. The role focuses on corrosion monitoring, inspection planning, and implementing integrity management strategies across oil and gas facilities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and implement corrosion control and asset integrity programs</li><li>Conduct inspection planning, scheduling, and reporting for static and rotating equipment</li><li>Perform corrosion analysis, failure investigations, and root cause assessments</li><li>Support RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) studies and integrity assessments</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry standards (API, ASME, NACE) and company procedures</li><li>Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve asset reliability</li><li>Monitor corrosion rates and recommend mitigation strategies</li><li>Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and technical documentation</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Minimum of 5&ndash;9 years of experience in corrosion control or inspection within oil &amp; gas</li><li>Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, NDT techniques, and inspection methodologies</li><li>Familiarity with RBI systems and international integrity standards (API, NACE)</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills</li><li>Good communication and teamwork abilities</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>Opportunity to work on critical energy infrastructure</li><li>Career growth in asset integrity and inspection engineering</li></ul>نوع الوظيفة: دائمالراتب المدفوع: ﷼٠٫٠٠٠&nbsp;لكل شهرموقع العمل: بشكل شخصي

Corrosion & Inspection Engineer

Almuftah Group

<div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h4>
1. Maintenance &amp; Technical Activities
<ul><li>Carry-out Rotary equipment Maintenance related jobs like alignment, overhauling of pumps, turbines, compressors (centrifugal/Reciprocating), gear boxes, agitators etc.</li>
<li>Troubleshooting the problems in the Pumps, compressor, steam / Gas turbine, Agitator, gear box etc.</li>
<li>To review the Mechanical drawings, P&amp;ID and data sheet and troubleshoot the Mechanical problems.</li>
</ul>
2. Inspection &amp; Measurement
<ul><li>Proficient in using precision measuring tools, including calipers and gauges to conduct field inspection of critical rotating equipment and report observations to area reliability engineers.</li>
<li>Monitor as per instruction the measurements of clearances / tolerances maintained in preventive and corrective maintenance.</li>
<li>May participate with maintenance in using a wide range of measuring instruments such as Micrometer, Vernier calipers, depth gauge, feeler gauge, Telescopic Gauges etc.</li>
</ul>
3. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Support
<ul><li>Assist in the root cause analysis of the failures by collecting maintenance data, studying, reviewing of drawings, documents, and history of the Mechanical equipment&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>Provide extensive assistance to Sr. Reliability Engineer in carrying out Root Cause Analysis of failures related to rotating equipment in refinery through on field support for collection of failure evidence and findings.</li>
<li>Maintain records about the Root cause analysis studies and monitor effectiveness of the study from time to time.</li>
</ul>
4. Field Monitoring &amp; Coordination
<ul><li>Assist in monitoring the progress of maintenance related activities in the field as per instructions from Sr. reliability Engineer.</li>
<li>As per instructions, monitors selective field preventive/corrective maintenance work on all types of Rotary equipment and records all the activities / findings from case-to-case basis.</li>
<li>Act as a field coordinator for reliability department with other maintenance disciplines, Operations &amp; Inspection.</li>
<li>Provide feedback Sr. Reliability Engineer on equipment restored back to functional &amp; good operating condition.</li>
<li>Ensure that reliability &amp; RCA recommendations are implemented.</li>
</ul>
5. Maintenance Execution Support
<ul><li>Receives verbal / written instructions from Sr. Reliability Engineer for participation / assistance in Maintenance related activities with Maintenance Team on Rotating Equipment Pumps, Compressors, Steam/Gas turbines, Air fans, Mixers, Turbo Machinery etc. installed at Qatar energy Refinery process at various locations.</li>
<li>If required, assist in follow-up on permits related to his activities under the supervision of Sr. Reliability Engineer.</li>
<li>The activity may include but not limited to witnessing &amp; recording disassembly, defective parts identification, and replacement with new parts like bearings &amp; seal replacement, alignment correction, etc.</li>
<li>If required, participate as a support in shutdown work with maintenance team from time to time and keeps record of all the assigned Maintenance Tasks and provides feedback to Sr. Reliability Engineer.</li>
</ul>
6. Projects &amp; Subcontract Monitoring
<ul><li>Assist in field monitoring of reliability improvement projects on rotating equipment with feedback.</li>
<li>If required as per instructions monitor the subcontract repair of rotating equipment.</li>
</ul>
7. SAP &amp; Documentation
<ul><li>To use SAP as per reliability requirement for checking the details of work orders / notifications, for checking the spares used, material reservations made for the assigned work orders etc.</li>
<li>Prepare reports about the test results/findings and maintaining the records.</li>
</ul>
8. Safety, Environment &amp; Compliance
<ul><li>Ensures that his activities are adhered to as per company environmental, health and safety procedures.</li>
<li>Housekeep awareness is mandatory.</li>
</ul>
9. Additional Technical Tasks
<ul><li>Collect of transformer oil samples from transformers for testing.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications &amp; Experience</h4> 
Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience:
<ul><li>Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Rotating equipment&rsquo;s such as single / Multistage Centrifugal pump, compressor, reciprocating pumps compressor, Steam &amp; Gas Turbine, Gear box, Mechanical Seal, Antifriction bearing, journal bearings, Tilting pad bearings</li>
<li>Petrochemical /Oil &amp; Gas/ Chemical industry experience</li>
<li>To review the Mechanical drawings, P&amp;ID and data sheet and troubleshoot the Mechanical problems.</li>
<li>Should have good knowledge in MS office and SAP experience</li>
<li>Good command in English and Computer.</li>
</ul>
Age limit: Not over the age of forty-five (45) years.
</div><div><div><div><div>Job Category: Technician
</div><div>Job Type: Full Time
</div><div>Company: Almuftah Contracting - Oil &amp; Gas
</div><div>Location: Ras Laffan</div></div></div></div></div>

Reliability Technician

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