Lead Materials / Corrosion Engineer

About WorleyParsons

Worley is a global company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources, headquartered in Australia. The company partners with customers to deliver projects and create value across asset lifecycles, offering expertise in consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction. Services extend through operations and decommissioning, leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery to support customers in meeting current needs and transitioning to sustainable solutions.

The Role of Lead Materials / Corrosion Engineer

This full-time role is based in Al Khobar and focuses on consultancy and engineering activities related to corrosion management and materials integrity. The Lead Materials / Corrosion Engineer will contribute to developing corrosion management programs and strategies, ensuring material selection aligns with project requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in creating and developing Corrosion Management Programs under the supervision of a Principle / Lead Engineer.
• Specify and identify corrosion loops and potential corrosion mechanisms.
• Develop corrosion control strategies covering various mitigation methodologies.
• Prepare and issue engineering corrosion philosophies, material selection reports, and perform corrosion rate calculations.
• Create and develop material selection diagrams.
• Advise on material selection for equipment, valves, and piping based on internal and external corrosion considerations.
• Provide technical assessment and interpretation of corrosion aspects.
• Support cost-effective material selection for Company engineering projects during the design phase.
• Prepare coating and insulation specifications.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with Company QA/QC and ISO System requirements.
• Carry out, review, approve, and/or supervise work using Company and Client design methods, standards, and data, ensuring high quality and adherence to Project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Company and Client’s Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Procedures.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a corrosion practitioner in the oil and gas or related industries.
• Sound knowledge of relevant plant, process, or production chemistry, and structural and process materials properties.
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge and ability to use applicable national and international standards in corrosion or related fields.
• Awareness of RBI assessment methodology.
• Awareness of Saudi Aramco Standards and specifications.
• NACE certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Work Environment and Culture

Worley fosters a values-inspired culture focused on belonging, connection, and innovation. The company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where individuals feel empowered and heard. There is an emphasis on reskilling and leveraging transferable skills to support the workforce's transition to expertise in low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.