Senior Corrosion Engineer

Contract type

Initial contract duration: 24 months to 36 months.

Working location

Qatar onshore base. Preference for candidates with offshore experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as chemical, metallurgical or materials engineering.

Knowledge and experience

Minimum 6 years' experience in corrosion control and mitigation within the oil/gas production industry.

Skilled and competent in chemical inhibition, corrosion monitoring, material selection, degradation mechanisms, and failure analysis for sour service and utilities facilities.

Proficient in protective coatings, corrosion monitoring, chemical inhibition, and cathodic protection.

Experience with corrosion systems and in-plant facilities handling sour feed gas and marine climate exposure, including utilities.

Working knowledge of national/local codes, international standards, statutory regulations, NDT, and inspection techniques.

Key responsibilities

Review material and design requirements for new projects and modifications, including monitoring criteria for all corrosion programs such as cathodic protection, protective coating & lining, chemical inhibition, and corrosion monitoring systems; submit recommendations to supervisors.

Conduct corrosion monitoring, prevention activities, and investigations, including analysis of integrity operating windows impacting corrosion and advising on operational suitability.

Develop scope of work (SOW) and participate in reviews of test reports for technical evaluation of corrosion-related contracts, including chemical selection for pipelines and process plants.

Develop painting/coating requirements for pipelines, structures, equipment, and tanks; recommend system and procedures for quality control; inspect paint condition and collaborate with inspectors for quality checks.

Provide advice in the field of corrosion engineering within the organization or as a technical representative with external parties (shareholders, vendors, other corrosion consultants).

Develop and maintain corrosion and integrity-related procedures, processes, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance and improve corrosion mitigation effectiveness.

Assess regional corrosion control programs for consistency with company-wide policies and standards.

Develop, implement, and manage corrosion engineering programs for facilities including offshore platforms, pipelines, onshore plants, refineries, storage, export, and loading facilities. Ensure cost-effective corrosion control and monitoring equipment usage.

Review and analyze corrosion engineering reports, test results, and failure investigations; recommend corrective actions to restore equipment functionality, improve performance, or extend operating life. Perform risk analyses for corrosion assessments.

Drive technical innovation and provide expertise in corrosion control and mitigation methods such as chemical treatment, cathodic protection, materials selection, protective coatings, and managing corrosive process conditions.

Raise PMCRs for corrosion studies, cathodic protection, and coatings & lining changes.

Technical and business skills

Proficient in written and spoken English.

Computer literate; strong analytical, interpretative, and constructive thinking skills.

Well-developed interpersonal abilities; able to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Demonstrates influential leadership and significant evaluative judgment.