Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Project

Overview

Lead Material Engineer – Offshore Island Project. Based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) with relocation to Spain and back to Abu Dhabi as part of the project delivery for ADNOC Offshore. The K  team delivers science, technology and engineering solutions across the asset life cycle.

• Technical Leadership:
  Lead material engineering and metallurgy activities for offshore oil & gas facilities (platforms, pipelines, subsea systems, 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 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 deliverables including Material Requisition s, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), Material Specifications, Pipeline Material Class Specifications, Piping Material Specifications (PMS), Metallurgical Reports, and 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.

• 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 in the oil & gas industry; at least 8–10 years in a Lead Material Engineering role; extensive offshore project experience with 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.

Notes: K  — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. K  emphasizes ONE K  Values and ESG principles. This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Lead Material Engineer role for the Offshore Island Project and may be updated to align with project needs.