EOI - Specialist Corrosion Engineer

Role Overview

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

Company Overview

Wood's Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support client capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets. The company delivers advisory services (front end studies, concept design and strategic planning), design services (FEED, detailed design and owner's engineer) and delivery services (project management consulting). Wood maintains world-leading expertise in subsea, decarbonisation, new energies, asset optimization and technology development.

Role Purpose

The Specialist Corrosion Engineer will provide subject matter expertise in corrosion and materials engineering, supporting the development and implementation of asset integrity and corrosion management programmes across a large and complex portfolio of onshore oil and gas facilities. The role will deliver corrosion risk assessments, corrosion management frameworks, integrity operating windows, risk-based inspection methodologies and specialist technical studies to support safe, reliable and efficient operation of client assets.

Key Responsibilities

Corrosion Programme Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of corrosion management and mitigation programmes for client operating assets.
• Provide specialist technical expertise in corrosion engineering, material selection, corrosion monitoring, coatings and cathodic protection.
• Act as technical authority for corrosion-related fitness-for-service (FFS), root cause analysis (RCA) and life extension studies.

Risk Assessment and Integrity Management

• Lead Corrosion Risk Assessment Studies (CRAS) and support Integrity Operating Window (IOW) development initiatives.
• Support enhancement of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies and integration with asset integrity management programmes.
• Evaluate corrosion threats, degradation mechanisms and damage mechanisms in accordance with API 571 and associated industry standards.

Corrosion Control and Monitoring

• Review and optimise corrosion control measures including coatings, cathodic protection systems, corrosion monitoring programmes, probes, coupons and chemical treatment systems.
• Support implementation of recommendations and monitoring of corrosion mitigation effectiveness.

Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate workshops, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions with client personnel.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and integrity personnel.
• Work as part of an integrated client team, providing technical leadership and ensuring alignment with international best practice and industry standards.

Technical Reporting and Documentation

• Develop technical reports, corporate procedures, manuals and engineering recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline.
• Master's Degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in corrosion and materials engineering within oil and gas, petrochemical or related process industries, including at least 5 years in a specialist or technical authority role.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of corrosion management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and integrity management systems.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Corrosion Risk Assessment Studies (CRAS) and supporting Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programmes.
• Experience developing or supporting Integrity Operating Window (IOW) programmes and associated monitoring frameworks.
• Practical experience supporting Fitness-for-Service assessments in accordance with API 579.
• Familiarity with major regional operators standards, procedures and asset integrity practices is highly desirable.
• Previous experience supporting National Oil Companies (NOCs), major international operators or large operating assets in the Middle East preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• AMPP/NACE Corrosion Specialist certification.
• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection certification (Level 2 or 3) advantageous.
• API 571 and API 580 certification strongly preferred.
• API 510, API 570 or API 653 certification strongly preferred.
• Training or experience aligned with ISO 55001 Asset Management.
• Extensive knowledge of corrosion monitoring technologies and mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment and piping systems.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical leadership capability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with strong client-facing experience.
• Safety-focused with commitment to technical excellence.
• Self-motivated and capable of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capability.

Additional Information

• 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 Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award: Wood celebrates employee commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: Join experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems.
• Wood is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes all talented individuals to apply, even if you do not match every statement but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role.
• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Wood is an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across its business.
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure rewarding at the right level in line with the market.