EOI - Senior Corrosion Engineer

Job Description

Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Senior Corrosion Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This is a client secondment role supporting one of our major energy sector clients, with an assignment duration of three years.

The Senior Corrosion Engineer will support the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering activities as part of a broader asset integrity management programme for a major operating client in the UAE.

The role will be responsible for undertaking corrosion assessments, supporting integrity studies, developing technical deliverables and providing engineering expertise to multidisciplinary teams involved in the operation and maintenance of oil and gas facilities.

The successful candidate will be embedded within the client's organisation and will contribute to the ongoing integrity, reliability and performance of critical production assets.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets.

From advisory (front end studies, concept design and strategic planning) to design (FEED, detailed design and owner’s engineer) through to delivery (project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Not forgetting our world-leading subsea, decarbonisation, new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise, our ability to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects knows no bounds.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
  
  

Responsibilities

• Deliver corrosion engineering studies and technical assessments for client operating assets.
• Support development of corrosion management strategies and corrosion monitoring programmes.
• Participate in Corrosion Risk Assessment Studies (CRAS).
• Support Integrity Operating Window (IOW) development and implementation activities.
• Review material selection, corrosion risks and integrity threats associated with process facilities and pipelines.
• Develop technical reports, engineering recommendations and integrity management deliverables.
• Contribute to Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments and methodology reviews.
• Support Fitness-for-Service (FFS), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and asset life extension studies.
• Participate in site visits, integrity reviews, technical workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective implementation of integrity recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, standards and best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline.
• AMPP/NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist or equivalent preferred.
• API 571 certification.
• API 580 certification adventageous.
• Solutions-oriented with strong technical judgement.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Team player with collaborative approach.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and HSSE excellence.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in corrosion and materials engineering within oil and gas or related industries.
• Experience supporting corrosion management and integrity management programmes.
• Experience supporting Corrosion Risk Assessment Studies (CRAS), Integrity Operating Window (IOW) development and asset integrity management programmes.
• Practical knowledge of corrosion monitoring, material selection and degradation mechanisms.
• Experience supporting RBI, FFS and asset life extension studies.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, ISO, DNV and AMPP/NACE standards.
• Ability to prepare engineering reports, assessments and technical recommendations.
• Experience working with operating assets and brownfield facilities.
• Previous experience supporting National Oil Companies (NOCs), major international operators or operating assets within the Middle East preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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