Corrosion Engineer

About the Role

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) is seeking a Corrosion Engineer to join their team in Al Jubail, Eastern region. This full-time position involves implementing and managing corrosion control programs to ensure asset integrity within the Oil/Gas industry. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement corrosion management programs and on-stream monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for corrosion and asset integrity management.
• Conduct risk-based inspections using API-580 methodology.
• Review and approve recommended solutions for coating failures and cathodic protection.
• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) review sessions and ensure all issues are addressed.
• Manage the water treatment program and recommend solutions to overcome challenges.
• Review and support proper operations within integrity operating windows (IOW).
• Review design packages and validate materials selection based on current codes and standards.
• Validate corrosion controls, corrosion loops, and corrosion damage mechanisms frequently.
• Assess feed composition changes and approve recommended solutions to assure asset integrity.
• Develop the scope and description of technology items and lead field implementation.
• Develop and transfer knowledge about the use of coating, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, and other corrosion controls and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience, with a strong preference for 15 years or more, in processing within the Oil/Gas industry.
• Experience in material science and metrology, various NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) technologies and their applications, and knowledge in the engineering aspects of welding.
• Preferably experienced in refinery corrosion/damage mechanisms and associated challenges.
• Knowledge of international standards and codes, including NACE, ASME, API, and ASTM, with a focus on inspection and corrosion standards such as API-571, API-580, API-570, API 584, and API-510.
• Hold a valid NACE Specialist Certification or NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist certification, or a combination of NACE Corrosion Technologist, API-571, and NACE CP (Cathodic Protection) Level II certifications.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Candidates must be willing to permanently relocate to Jubail.

Application Information

The salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.