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Materials Engineer
Job Description:
The Materials Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer (Materials Engineering Technology) and duties will include the following:
Establish metallurgical requirements for equipment and piping in power systems, petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and power plants
Perform corrosion assessments
Develop material selection philosophy reports and material selection diagrams
Develop technical specifications for materials and corrosion control
Support to engineering disciplines in preparation/review of data sheets and requisition packages
Review of materials content in technical bids
Review P&IDs
Provide post award technical support to requisitioning engineers
Support the project through construction and commissioning phases
Perform materials engineering activities on projects with minimal technical oversight.
Specific capabilities required for the role include:
A sound knowledge of material damage mechanisms associated with petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants and power plants.
Knowledge of international materials standards and pressure vessel and piping fabrication codes
Broad working knowledge the principles and practices of Materials Engineering
Ability to coordinate work with other engineering disciplines.
Candidate will be required to:
Plan and conduct independent work using sound judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
Devise practical approaches to solving materials engineering problems.
Coordinates technical issues with MET specialists as well as other disciplines on projects.
Travel to support activities at construction sites, supplier’s works or in other engineering offices
The materials engineer will work as part of an international MET team and should also have a basic knowledge of other materials related technologies including:
Welding
Nondestructive examination
Non-Metallic materials
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