Material & Corrosion Prevention Engineer

Position Title: Material & Corrosion Prevention Engineer

Location: RM Office Assago (Italy)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Phase

• Review Specified appropriate materials (metals, coatings, composites) for process fluids, pressure, temperature, and corrosion conditions.
• Review and consent to develop Material Selection Diagrams (MSDs) and Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs).
• Participate in the preparation and review of Material Requisitions, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and technical bid evaluations.
• Define corrosion mitigation strategies including cathodic protection, chemical inhibition, and coatings/linings.
• Ensure material and corrosion design complies with international codes (ASME, ISO, API) and company specifications.

Fabrication Construction & Installation Phase

• Review and approve vendor documents, material certificates (MTCs), and welding procedures (WPS/PQR).
• Monitor coating application, insulation, and corrosion monitoring installations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify material quality and corrosion control measures.
• Support QA/QC team during FATs and SATs.

Operation & Maintenance Phase

• Analyze corrosion monitoring data (e.g., coupons, probes, smart pigs).
• Recommend corrective actions for corrosion-related anomalies.
• Support RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) and integrity assessment programs.
• Investigate material failures and perform root cause analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of materials science, metallurgy, corrosion mechanisms.
• Proficient interpreting P&IDs, PFDs, isometrics, and technical standards.
• Experience in offshore/onshore oil & gas environments.
• Familiarity with corrosion modeling software (e.g., OLI, CO2Sys, ECE).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Work experience of ten (10) years in the field of sought discipline after earning the BSc degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3-5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.