Lead-Material & Corrosion Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead – Material & Corrosion Engineer for an exciting opportunity with a high-profile client. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in materials engineering and corrosion management, particularly in the design, operation, and maintenance of rotating equipment with offshore experience.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
  
  

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:

• Ensure robust material selection and corrosion mitigation strategies tailored for offshore environments.
• Lead integrity assessments and corrosion risk evaluations for offshore rotating equipment and structures.
• Develop and implement offshore-specific corrosion monitoring and inspection programs.
• Ensure compliance with offshore industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., NACE, API RP 2A, ISO).
• Collaborate with offshore operations, maintenance, and inspection teams to enhance asset reliability and longevity.
  
  

Skills

• Material Selection & Specification – Expertise in choosing appropriate materials for various operating conditions and environments.
• Corrosion Engineering – Deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms, mitigation techniques, and protective coatings.
• Rotating Equipment Knowledge – Familiarity with materials and corrosion issues specific to pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.
• Standards & Compliance – Proficient in NACE, API, ASME, ISO, and other relevant industry standards.
• Failure Analysis – Skilled in root cause analysis and resolution of material degradation and corrosion-related failures.
• Inspection & Monitoring – Experience in developing and implementing corrosion monitoring and inspection programs.
• Project Leadership – Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage technical deliverables across project phases.
• Communication & Reporting – Strong technical writing and presentation skills for reporting findings and recommendations.
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas projects, including at least 5 years in packaged equipment engineering.
• Offshore project experience (brownfield/greenfield) is preferred.
• Familiarity with ADNOC specifications and packaged equipment requirements.
• Proven experience in vendor coordination and conducting technical evaluations.
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of package design and interface management.
• Effective coordination and communication across disciplines and with vendors.
• Proficient in reviewing vendor documents and resolving technical clarifications.
• Skilled in preparing technical reports, technical queries (TQs), and compliance matrices.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.