Lead Corrosion and Materials Specialist

Job description / Role

Job Purpose & Scope
• Provide technical reviews of Corrosion and Materials related engineering design deliverables with respect to compliance to Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures, relevant industry standards and good engineering practices.
• Able to perform as a Technical Authority in the Corrosion and Materials discipline. Sufficient experience to understand and communicate project critical issues to other engineering specialist after meetings and discussions.
• Support quality improvement in Contractor’s Corrosion and Materials Engineering department by leveraging experience and good engineering practices.
• Interface with Saudi Aramco Discipline Specialist and Project Management Team to support or resolve technical issues and queries.
• Mentor Young Saudi Engineers
• Support of other Aramco Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations, and Contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure good quality Engineering execution and design integrity

Principal Accountabilities
• Review of General Engineering Services and EPC Contractor’s Corrosion and Materials engineering design deliverables, design selection and system integration to ensure compliance with project specifications, Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures, relevant international standards and good engineering practices.
• Participate and contribute expertise during applicable Model Reviews, Value Improvement Practices and Technical Review workshops.
• Participate in Contractor’s quality improvement initiatives.
• Support development and update of Project Management Services (PMS) processes and procedures.
• Support development of technical bulletins and various improvements initiatives towards planning and execution of Saudi Aramco projects
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline specialists.
• Provide mentor’s role to develop KSA Nationals and junior engineers.
• Provide technical input as required in development of new specifications and updating of existing specifications in line with Company requirements.
• Support technical reviews and analysis during vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.

Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts)
• Reports directly to Design Coordinator and interfaces with PMS Discipline Specialists.
• Interfaces with Contractor Engineering Management and Lead and Senior Engineer discipline counterparts.
• Interfaces with Saudi Aramco Project Management Team and Discipline Specialist
• Independence of Operations and Decision-making Authority
• Responsible for influencing, coordinating, and managing all Telecom engineering related activities within PMS.
• Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple project reviews simultaneously to meet tight deadlines

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years of project relevant experience in oil and gas industry with comprehensive experience in Corrosion and Materials Engineering.
• 10 years’ experience in the role either with NOC/IOC/PMC/PMS/PMT, International EPC or Design Contractor organizations.
• Held Lead or Principal Corrosion and Materials Engineering roles on onshore oil and gas industry projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards. Previous experience with Saudi Aramco standards/projects will be an asset.
• Experience with developing Corrosion and Materials design deliverables during Feasibility,

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).