EOI - Specialist Corrosion Engineer

Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Specialist Corrosion Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This is a client secondment role supporting one of our major energy sector clients, with an assignment duration of three years. The Specialist Corrosion Engineer will provide subject matter expertise in corrosion and materials engineering, supporting the development and implementation of asset integrity and corrosion management programmes across a large and complex portfolio of onshore oil and gas facilities. The role will focus on the delivery of corrosion risk assessments, corrosion management frameworks, integrity operating windows, risk-based inspection methodologies and specialist technical studies to support safe, reliable and efficient operation of client assets. The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated client team, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineering personnel and ensuring alignment with international best practice and industry standards. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets. From advisory (front end studies, concept design and strategic planning) to design (FEED, detailed design and owner’s engineer) through to delivery (project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Not forgetting our world-leading subsea, decarbonisation, new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise, our ability to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects knows no bounds. 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 organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration packag e: 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’ service 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

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, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline. Master's Degree or PhD preferred. AMPP/NACE Corrosion Specialist certification. AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection certification (Level 2 or 3) advantageous. API 571 and API 580 certification strongly preferred. API 510, API 570 or API 653 certification strongly preferred. Training or experience aligned with ISO 55001 Asset Management. Personal attributes: Strong technical leadership capability. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communicator with strong client-facing experience. Safety-focused with commitment to technical excellence. Self-motivated and capable of working within multidisciplinary teams. Strong mentoring and coaching capability. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Minimum 15 years' experience in corrosion and materials engineering within oil and gas, petrochemical or related process industries, including at least 5 years in a specialist or technical authority role. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of corrosion management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and integrity management systems. Demonstrated experience delivering Corrosion Risk Assessment Studies (CRAS) and supporting Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programmes. Experience developing or supporting Integrity Operating Window (IOW) programmes and associated monitoring frameworks. Extensive knowledge of corrosion monitoring technologies and mitigation strategies. Strong understanding of damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment and piping systems. Practical experience supporting Fitness-for-Service assessments in accordance with API 579. Familiarity with major regional operators standards, procedures and asset integrity practices is highly desirable. Previous experience supporting National Oil Companies (NOCs), major international operators or large operating assets in the Middle East preferred. Excellent technical writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Deliver and lead corrosion and materials engineering activities in asset integrity and corrosion management programmes for a large oil and gas asset portfolio. Conduct corrosion risk assessments and support RBI programmes; develop and implement corrosion management frameworks and Integrity Operating Window (IOW) programmes; apply and oversee monitoring frameworks and corrosion monitoring technologies. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering personnel; ensure alignment with international best practice and industry standards. Lead specialist technical studies to support safe, reliable and efficient operation of client assets; contribute to front-end studies, concept design, FEED and owner’s engineer activities as part of client teams. Engage with stakeholders, produce clear technical reports, and maintain strong client-facing communication.