Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

Job description / Role

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Job description

Job location: Abu Dhabi

Job requirement

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Cathodic Protection Engineer who will be based in KBR Abu Dhabi Operating Center, UAE. The candidate will be part of a growing team of Materials & Corrosion Engineers that is supporting various oil & gas projects in the Middle East & Africa region.

The candidate should have proven cathodic protection (CP), materials and corrosion experience in greenfield and brownfield engineering projects. Good knowledge and understanding of cathodic protection and corrosion deliverables such as CP system design basis, material selection, CP scope of work, vendor document reviews, CP system design, material take offs, and CP design report.

Key skills & technical competencies:

• BSc./B.Eng. degree in materials, metallurgy, mechanical, chemical engineering or equivalent degree in engineering
• NACE/AMPP Cathodic Protection (CP) Level 3 Certification (minimum) is a requirement
• Experience in developing CP scope of work, design reports & calculations, CP general arrangement drawings and layout plans
• Experience and knowledge in materials & corrosion deliverables in FEED & detailed engineering design phases
• Experience in developing and/or reviewing CP procedures such as DCVG, CIPS, CP commissioning, etc.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas engineering projects with demonstrable CP experience
• Knowledge of materials & corrosion deliverables in FEED & detailed engineering design phases will be an advantage
• Good skills in writing comprehensive technical reports, presentations, communication, and collaboration with various disciplines
• Familiar with relevant industry codes, standards, and recommended practices

Job responsibility and requirement

• Prepare cathodic protection scope of work/design philosophy and material take offs
• Prepare cathodic protection design reports and design calculations
• Carry out CP vendor document reviews
• Support materials & corrosion deliverables such as material selection, philosophies and corrosion control documents
• Produce calculations and technical reports as per project requirements
• Conduct adequacy studies of the existing cathodic protection systems
• Application and knowledge of the relevant industry standards/recommended practices for cathodic protection
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and advancements in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering, proactively integrating new technologies and methods into design processes

Experience required:

• Minimum 15 years of cathodic protection and corrosion engineering experience in the oil & gas industry
• Experience in engineering design and EPC
• Client facing, detailed technical reports and technical presentations

Key relationships:

• Department manager, materials & corrosion engineering
• Engineering and project managers
• Materials and corrosion engineers
• Other disciplines (mechanical, piping, process, etc.)

Mandatory:

Bachelor's degree in metallurgy/materials science/chemical engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability
• Access to KBR online learning which enables you to grow, develop and advance your skillset

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.