Lead Material & Corrosion Engineer Greenfield) (PKG-1)

Role Overview

Lead Material & Corrosion Engineer at Wood PLC, based 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 the global energy and materials markets. The company provides advisory services (front end studies, concept design and strategic planning), design services (FEED, detailed design and owner's engineer) and delivery support (project management consulting), supported by world-leading expertise in subsea, decarbonisation, new energies, asset optimization and technology development.

Role Purpose

Lead the delivery of materials and corrosion engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients across the energy sector. Provide technical leadership on projects, support business growth initiatives, mentor junior engineers and act as a key interface with clients 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 Leadership and Expertise

• 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.
• Perform technical reviews and approve engineering reports, calculations and recommendations.
• Support multidisciplinary Asset Integrity Management, Risk-Based Inspection, life extension and fitness-for-service projects.
• Provide technical assurance and governance for discipline deliverables, including independent reviews, peer reviews and approval of critical technical recommendations.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges through the application of sound engineering judgement and innovative solutions.

Stakeholder Management and 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.

Development and Mentoring

• 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.

Governance and Compliance

• 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.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience producing engineering reports, specifications, studies and technical recommendations.
• Experience supporting operating assets within the Middle East region would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting ADNOC Group companies, including ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Sour Gas, ADNOC Distribution or related operating companies desirable.
• 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.
• Experience working within the UAE and broader Middle East oil and gas sector.
• Experience supporting brownfield operating assets and field-based integrity management programmes.

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of relevant standards including API, ASME, ISO, NACE/AMPP and DNV.
• Solutions-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 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.
• Strong communication, presentation and client-facing skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Additional Information

Contract and Work Arrangement

The role is primarily based in Wood offices in the UAE but may require on-site support, both onshore and offshore.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure alignment with market rates.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan offering the opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections to experts at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing community access to experts sharing knowledge across existing and emerging energy systems.