Senior Engineer, Corrosion

Job description / Role

Job Purpose

Provides technical expertise and advisory services to the Operations Function on corrosion monitoring, control, mitigation and material performance with respect to down hole equipment, pipelines and other production and export facilities in the fields and terminal.
Leads the development of long term corrosion monitoring, control and mitigation strategies and the development of related programs. Directs and participates in fitness for purpose evaluations of components suffering corrosion or metallurgical deterioration.

Job Specific Accountabilities

- Participates in the development of and implements the Company's corrosion monitoring, control and mitigation policies and standards designed to minimize the corrosive effects on a wide variety of structures, facilities and associated equipment. Provides expert advice to operations divisions on work programs related to cathodic protection; internal corrosion monitoring; materials selection/specification; failure analysis; data gathering and processing; paint specifications; materials preservation and other related corrosion inspection programs.
- Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of company-wide Corrosion and Inspection Management System (CIMS) and related procedures for corrosion monitoring, control and material selection.
- Checks and verifies proposals related to evaluation of plant/component fitness for purpose. Includes evaluating materials performance, recommends appropriate corrosion mitigation measures to prevent recurrence, highlights areas of concern and advises where improvements of protective systems are needed.
- Reviews and advises on corrosion mitigation measures indicated in design and materials specifications proposals for new/modified surface facilities projects. Ensures that adequate corrosion control and monitoring systems are in place. Participates in the selection of inspection contractors by evaluating bids and recommending most suitable contractors, as appropriate. Advises on the selection of corrosion monitoring devises and coating materials.
- Monitors and evaluates all corrosion monitoring/ protection activities through spot checks, examination of log data and verbal reports. Ensures that corrosion levels remain within industry acceptable levels and recommends appropriate corrosion control, corrosion monitoring, or material selection changes as required. Takes appropriate action to identify nature and scope of problems, and devises appropriate solutions when data show corrosion rates outside accepted limits. Follows up with asset holders to ensure timely implementation of recommendations. Reports on corrosion monitoring activities and results.
- Audits ongoing corrosion control and mitigation programs by operations departments and participates in investigation and recommendation of cost effective alternatives, recommends application of new techniques to user and concerned departments in operations, engineering and other divisions. Coordinates with operations initiation of special investigation/testing of cathodic protection systems and pig cleaning programs.
- Troubleshoots operational problems which arise within the areas of expertise in corrosion and inspection. Performs failure investigations and recommends necessary corrective actions including modifications to existing corrosion control programs, corrosion monitoring programs, inspection programs, or material selection guidelines, as required.
- Liaises with other corrosion/materials engineering units in the Company on the establishment and updating of corrosion/materials engineering standards, inspection philosophies and the preparation of standard corrosion control/inspection contract framework.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of the functional budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section's / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management
- Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the function in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports
- Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Internal Communications & Working Relationships
- Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required

External Communications & Working Relationships
- Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required

Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Metallurgy, or other related engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- 8 years of experience in corrosion control and mitigation within the oil/gas production industry including at least 5 years in a supervisory position.
- Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
- Direct Reports: As per organization chart
- Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

Professional Certifications
- As applicable

Physical Effort
- Minimal

Work Environment
- A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Technical Services / Asset Integrity & Assurance

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.