Lead Material Engineer

Required Skills

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 18-20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 8-10 years in a lead material engineering role, specifically in offshore projects within ADNOC or similar organizations. Experience in FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and offshore brownfield/greenfield projects is essential, along with strong knowledge of sour service environments and corrosion mechanisms. Professional certifications such as NACE CIP, NACE CP, API 571, API 580, or API 581 are advantageous.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical Company Industry Construction Belong, 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 title: Lead material engineer – offshore island project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC team is currently looking to fill a position of lead material engineer for an offshore island project to be based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain office and then return to Abu Dhabi. Key responsibilities Job purpose The lead material engineer is responsible for leading all material engineering activities related to ADNOC offshore projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role involves material selection, corrosion management, metallurgical assessments, technical assurance, procurement support, and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout FEED, EPC, construction, commissioning, and operational phases. Technical leadership Lead material engineering and metallurgy activities for offshore oil & gas facilities, including platforms, pipelines, subsea systems, and processing facilities. Develop and review material selection philosophies, corrosion control strategies, and material specifications. Provide technical guidance on metallic and non-metallic materials for offshore environments. Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, ISO, and international engineering codes. Material selection & corrosion management Perform material selection studies considering process conditions, corrosion mechanisms, temperature, pressure, and environmental factors. Develop corrosion management programs (CMP) and corrosion control documents (CCD). Review corrosion allowances and recommend suitable corrosion mitigation measures. Evaluate requirements for CRA materials, duplex stainless steels, carbon steel, nickel alloys, GRE/GRP, and specialty materials. Support corrosion risk assessments and life-cycle integrity studies. Engineering & design support Review engineering deliverables including: Material requisitions Technical bid evaluations (TBE) Material specifications Pipeline material class specifications Piping material specifications (PMS) Metallurgical reports Corrosion studies Interface with process, mechanical, pipeline, piping, inspection, and integrity disciplines. Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and design review workshops. Vendor & procurement support Review vendor documentation and manufacturing procedures. Evaluate technical compliance of supplier proposals. Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations and vendor clarifications. Resolve material-related issues during fabrication and construction stages. Construction & quality assurance Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up. Review welding procedures, PWHT requirements, NDE specifications, and material test reports. Participate in material failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA). Ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements. Project management & coordination Lead a team of material and corrosion engineers. Coordinate with ADNOC, EPC contractors, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies. Monitor engineering progress, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables. Provide periodic technical reports and engineering recommendations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Professional certifications such as NACE CIP, NACE CP, API 571, API 580, API 581, or equivalent are advantageous. Experience Minimum 18–20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry. At least 8–10 years in a lead material engineering role. Extensive experience in offshore projects within ADNOC, major EPC contractors, or international operators. Proven experience in FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and offshore brownfield/greenfield projects. Strong knowledge of sour service environments, corrosion mechanisms, and material degradation. 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. Apply Now