Lead Engineer Metallurgy

Title:Lead Engineer - MetallurgyBelong Connect Grow with KBR !The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.Job Description: Lead Metallurgy EngineerTitle:Lead Metallurgy EngineerCompany:KBR Corporate Inhouse EngineeringLocation:Abu Dhabi UAE KBR OfficeJob PurposeProvide strategic metallurgical leadership for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.Develop and supervise metallurgical design bases material selection corrosion control strategies and materials data sheets to ensure safe reliable and cost-effective solutions.Lead material integrity programs failure analysis and interfaces with process mechanical and reliability teams.Mentor engineers drive quality and schedule adherence and ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the selection and specification of materials for process equipment piping structures and components exposed to corrosive environments and high-temperature service.Develop and review metallurgical design basis material specs data sheets damage mechanisms (corrosion erosion fatigue creep) and repair strategies.Conduct and supervise metallurgical analyses (corrosion rate assessments creep/fatigue evaluation line-of-sight failures weldability heat treatment heat affected zone considerations).Ensure compliance with codes and standards (e.g. ASME API ISO NACE ASTM) and project-specific requirements.Coordinate interfaces with process mechanical piping corrosion and reliability teams; manage vendors and third-party assessments.Lead root cause investigations of material failures and implement corrective actions lessons learned and prevention plans.Review and approve technical deliverables (material specifications MOC/Change Notes design change requests NCRs).Mentor and develop junior metallurgy engineers; support staffing training and performance reviews.Develop and manage execution plans man-hour estimates and budgets for metallurgy scope.Ensure QA/QC practices drawing standards datasheets and requisition packages related to metallurgy.Support fabrication construction commissioning and start-up activities; participate in inspectors reviews and as-built documentation.Stay current with advances in metallurgy and corrosion science; propose value-added solutions.ExperienceExperience:15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferredDemonstrated track record delivering metallurgical design and material integrity studies on FEED/detail projects.QualificationsEducation:Bachelors degree in Engineering with a metallurgy/mineral/ materials focus or related field.Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. NACE CP CMRP) are advantageous.Certification related to corrosion engineering or materials (e.g. NACE Corrosion AWS welding credentials) is a plus.Technical SkillsStrong background in metallurgy corrosion engineering and materials integrity.Proficiency with materials selection databases corrosion modeling tools and welding/joint integrity assessments.Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.Knowledge of ASME API ISO NFPA ASTM standards relevant to metallurgical design.Experience with high-temperature alloys corrosion-resistant materials coatings and linings.Ability to perform material degradation analyses failure investigations and root cause analysis.Excellent analytical troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.What We Offer:Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability. Key Skills Engineering,Sigma,Material Selection,ISO,Continuous Improvement,Aerospace,Process Control,Customer Requirements,Product Quality,Failure Analysis,Astm,Aluminum,Chemistry,Technical Support,Technical Reports Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1