TL Materials and Corrosion

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct periodic monitoring of identified critical process parameters/ IOW’s and co-ordinates with Process/ Ops team for action on any abnormalities or upsets and communicates findings.
• Performs, coordinates and implements online corrosion monitoring and control program for critical process equipment, piping and circuits.
• Monitors corrosion rate and identifies possible causes and remedies to bring the corrosion rate under control. Communicates findings and observations with other divisions.
• Coordinate with Plant inspection team for any corrosion related failures, which includes but not limited to combined site visit, collecting sludge samples/failed samples and providing corrosion input to the inspection report.
• Monitor and ensure all documents related to corrosion loops (example marked PFD, P&ID and isometrics, etc.) Thickness Monitoring Level & Integrity Operating Windows are prepared, filed and maintained.
• Lead the monitoring process identifying critical process parameters/ IOW’s and co-ordinates with Process/ Ops team for action on any abnormalities or upsets and communicates findings.
• Performs, coordinates and implements online corrosion monitoring and control program for critical process equipment, piping and circuits.
• Monitors corrosion rate and identifies possible causes and remedies to bring the corrosion rate under control. Communicates findings and observations with other divisions.
• Coordinate with Plant inspection team for any corrosion related failures, which includes but not limited to combined site visit, collecting sludge samples/failed samples and providing corrosion input to the inspection report.
• Monitor and ensure all documents related to corrosion loops (example marked PFD, P&ID and isometrics, etc.) Thickness Monitoring Level & Integrity Operating Windows are prepared, filed and maintained.
• Provide input in appropriate material selection recommendations for the running plant.
• Coordinate with Process Department in evaluating the effectiveness of Corrosion Inhibitor programs by setting and evaluating KPI’s and provide feedback/recommendations.
• Coordinate with Electrical Team to monitor cathodic protection systems in the plant to ensure proper corrosion protection and function
• Provide input recommendations of suitable painting and coating systems for external, immersed and high temperature applications etc.
• Participate in failure investigation and Root Cause Analysis as required for assigned area/units.
• Participate in Risk Based Inspection process by identifying corrosion loops and degradation mechanisms and provide the Material & Corrosion input to the RBI analyst as and when required.
• Lead the review process of documents of new projects / modifications related to material selection, corrosion control & plant inspection monitoring, etc.
• Review and ensure hand-over documents have appropriate details on material specifications and processes in line with contractual requirements.

Education requirements

Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering , Metallurgy/Chemical or equivalent

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

• 10+ years of total experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
• Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Knowledge in software applications like Meridium, PI, and RBI etc.

Knowledge of:

• Corrosion Monitoring Techniques & Corrosion Inhibitors & Corrosion Control Measures
• Coating & Cathodic Protection
• NACE, ASME and other industry codes
• RBI, RCA and Defect Elimination.
• Risk Assessments, HAZOPS & Safety
• Good knowledge in QA/QC, ISO 9001, ISO 1400 and HSE plans
• Knowledge & experience in NDT & specialized equipment inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of inspection, corrosion engineering, welding, materials and QA / QC.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications, integrity inspection, plant design optimization/modification and applicable code &standards.
• Familiar with methodologies/techniques which are applicable to the RBI Practice such as (hazard identification techniques).
• Working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, applicable code & standard associated with inspection of plant/equipment and familiar with QA/QC systems and procedures