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of materials used in industrial systems their knowledge in the Bussiness Unit. This role involves advanced analysis of material performance, corrosion mechanisms, and mitigation strategies. The materials/corrosion engineer commonly acts as a consulting resource to others across business unit. As they grow in expertise, they increasingly participate in an informal network of their peers in Materials & Corrosion. They become familiar with the senior engineers in the company and consult & plan with them regularly.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Materials Selection & Evaluation
• Recommend suitable materials for specific applications based on mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, using Company Materials Labs or third-party labs
• Applies his/her knowledge to all Facility Engineering equipment, such as Refinery Fixed Equipment and Piping Systems
• Welding design review and problem solving
• Equipment repair, including materials properties input for fitness for service
• Materials & corrosion risk-based inspection analysis
• Analysis and inspection of Refractories and Advice on Repair Strategies
• Provides SME advice on Companies Welding and Refractory Heat treatment Requirements to Third parties
• Provides SME advice on Coatings as per Company requirements
• Evaluates Materials requirements as per MOC (Management of Change) requirements for both Capital and Maintenance Projects
• Advice on Design and implementation of corrosion protection systems (e.g., cathodic protection, coatings).
• Develop corrosion monitoring programs and interpret data (e.g. IOW development and settings)
• Provides Technical Leadership
• Provide expert guidance to multidisciplinary teams on materials and corrosion issues.
• Use industry best practices and Networking to improve material performance and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Keep abreast and advice Company of Best Practices and Standards
• Ensure adherence to international standards (e.g., NACE, ASTM, ISO, API).
• Provide support during company audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide materials/corrosion SME support for Capital and Maintenance Project Initiatives
• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships related to materials engineering. Process and systems best practise compliance and guidance.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors or Masters in Material Science / BSc in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy or B-Eng
Experience – 8+ Experience in Materials/Corrosion Engineering preferably in the Oil and Gas industry
Certifications – API 571/ 579/580/581 & NACE CP Level II/III Advantageous
Soft Skills - Leadership/Communication/Analytical Thinking/ Cross Functional Collaboration/Ability to prioritise, make thinking visible and manage pressure around competing deliverables. Can communicate appropriately at Senior Management, peers, Inspection and operations stakeholders levels.
Technical Skill Set Materials Engineer must have developed experience and have a broad and in-depth knowledge of materials and corrosion. Skills include the following:
• Materials properties,
• Fabrication methods and their effects on properties,
• Welding processes + PWHT and their effects,
• Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation methods,
• Application of chemical inhibition.
• Understanding of materials degradation mechanisms.
• Materials properties input for fitness for service analyses.
• Fracture mechanics analysis, including testing. Knowledge of chemistry and microstructure
• effects on toughness.
• Welding and Refractory Heat Treatment Requirements
• Coating Systems Requirements
• Technical Report Writing.
Key Industry Organizations
• API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, BS, SANS and ISO equivalents
Application deadline:
18 October 2025