Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer

Role Overview

Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer at Wood PLC, based primarily in the UAE with potential for on-site support both onshore and offshore.

Company Overview

Wood's Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams deliver consultancy solutions and technical expertise to support clients' capital investment decisions across global energy and materials markets. Services span advisory (front end studies, concept design, strategic planning), design (FEED, detailed design, owner's engineer), and delivery (project management consulting), complemented by world-leading subsea, decarbonisation, new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise.

Role Purpose

Lead the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients across the energy sector. Provide technical leadership on projects, support business growth, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a key client interface to ensure high-quality, value-adding solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the execution and delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy projects.
• Act as Lead Engineer for small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery to agreed budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Manage discipline work scopes against agreed budgets and schedules, identify scope growth, support change management and provide progress updates to project management.

Technical Expertise & Strategy

• Develop and review corrosion management strategies, material selection reports, corrosion risk assessments and integrity management studies.
• Provide specialist expertise in corrosion, materials engineering, metallurgy, coatings, welding and cathodic protection.
• Support multidisciplinary Asset Integrity Management, Risk-Based Inspection, life extension and fitness-for-service projects.
• Perform technical reviews and approve engineering reports, calculations and recommendations.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges through the application of sound engineering judgement and innovative solutions.

Technical Assurance & Governance

• Provide technical assurance and governance for discipline deliverables, including independent reviews, peer reviews and approval of critical technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSSE requirements, industry standards and Wood procedures.
• Contribute to risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP actions, safety critical element reviews and barrier management activities where corrosion and materials degradation may impact asset integrity.

Stakeholder Management & Client Relations

• Participate in client meetings, workshops, site visits and technical reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand Wood's service offerings.

Mentoring & Development

• Mentor and support the development of junior and developing engineers within the discipline.

Business Development

• Contribute to proposals, technical scopes of work, effort estimates and business development activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or a related engineering discipline
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), CPEng or equivalent desirable
• AMPP/NACE certifications, including Senior Corrosion Technologist or equivalent, desirable
• Cathodic Protection qualifications aligned with ISO 15257 or AMPP/NACE CP certification beneficial
• Extensive experience (more than 10 years) in corrosion and materials engineering within oil and gas or related industries
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing corrosion management strategies, corrosion monitoring programmes, material selection and integrity management plans
• Experience supporting Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) and asset life extension assessments
• Working knowledge of relevant standards including API, ASME, ISO, NACE/AMPP and DNV
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces
• Experience producing engineering reports, specifications, studies and technical recommendations
• Previous experience supporting ADNOC Group companies, including ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Sour Gas, ADNOC Distribution or related operating companies desirable
• Experience supporting operating assets within the Middle East region advantageous
• Experience working within the UAE and broader Middle East oil and gas sector desirable
• Experience supporting brownfield operating assets and field-based integrity management programmes desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Solutions-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong communication, presentation and client-facing skills
• Strong focus on safety, quality and technical excellence
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical work scopes
• Collaborative team player with mentoring capability
• Committed to continuous professional development
• API 571 (Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry) certification or demonstrated familiarity desirable
• API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection) certification or equivalent experience advantageous but not mandatory
• Familiarity with ADNOC engineering standards, specifications, integrity management requirements and project execution processes desirable
• Knowledge of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) and Asset Life Extension assessments

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should treatment be required
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance; company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law; all employees eligible for End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan gives opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award; Wood values commitment and loyalty of people, celebrating Long Service at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with 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 variety of existing and emerging energy systems, delivered by experts in their field