ED IV / Senior Cathodic Protection Designer

About the Role

Wood is seeking an ED IV / Senior Cathodic Protection Designer to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position requiring a professional with extensive experience in cathodic protection for various industrial projects. The role involves supporting key projects within the region by applying specialized technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare site visit agendas and checklists for cathodic protection design.
• Collect site data essential for cathodic protection design of well casings, AC mitigation, and pipelines.
• Perform EM-34/31 measurements at critical locations.
• Gather potential profiles of foreign structures.
• Prepare detailed site visit reports, including sketches marked with specific locations.
• Handle site survey equipment responsibly and with care.
• Conduct all necessary site measurements for CP design, such as ECDA, potential data of existing structures, existing CP system parameters, current measurements with flow direction, CIPS, and DCVG surveys.
• Demonstrate self-reliance in task execution and decision-making in the field.
• Supervise site installations, CP system start-up, and testing commissioning.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Cathodic Protection Technician (NACE CP Level 2).
• Proven experience in cathodic protection for Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon refinery, offshore, mining, and petrochemical projects.
• Experience working with engineering consulting, EPC, and contracting companies.
• Experience in Saudi Aramco projects is required.
• In-depth knowledge of AMPP standards.
• Hands-on experience using various CP survey equipment in the field.
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation operations.
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written communication.
• Basic knowledge of CP design preparation.
• Possession of a Saudi driving license and driving experience.
• Capability to perform site installation supervision.
• Capability for testing and commissioning of ICCP systems.

Required Software Proficiency

• MS Office Suite
• Google Earth Pro

Safety Compliance

The successful candidate must adhere to all safety requirements as per company policy, ensuring a safe working environment during all site operations and project activities.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.