Materials Engineer

Job Summary:

The Materials Engineering Technology (MET) team is increasing capabilities to support projects in the Energy business unit (BU), the Metals and Mining BU, and the Materials & Technology BU in Bechtel Global. There is a vacancy for an experienced professional Materials Engineer, qualified to degree level in the practice of Materials Engineering or Metallurgy.

• The Materials Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer (Materials Engineering Technology) and duties will include the following:
• Perform materials engineering activities on projects with minimal technical oversight.
• Establish welding requirements for equipment and piping in petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and power plants
• Develop technical specifications for materials, fabrication, preservation, and testing
• Support to engineering disciplines in preparation/review of data sheets and requisition packages
• Generate Materials Selection Diagrams, and review of materials content in technical bids
• Provide post award technical support to requisitioning engineers
• Support the project through performing quality assurance activities at supplier/fabricator facilities

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience. A minimum of seven years' industrial experience is required.

Specific capabilities required for the role include: knowledge of damage systems in metallic and non metallic materials; a sound knowledge of welding of pressurized equipment and piping; knowledge of international materials standards and pressure vessel and piping fabrication codes; broad working knowledge in principles and practices of materials engineering; ability to coordinate work with other engineering disciplines.

Candidate will be required to: Plan and conduct independent work using sound judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Devise practical approaches to solving materials engineering problems. Coordinate technical issues with MET specialists as well as other disciplines on projects. Travel to support activities at construction sites, supplier’s works or in other engineering offices.

Work well with client counterparts, establishing rapport, while maintaining Bechtel work practices.

The materials engineer will work as part of an international MET team and should also have a basic knowledge of other materials related technologies including: welding, nondestructive examination, paint and coatings, thermal insulation, non-metallic materials. Applicants should identify any Leadership Skills and relevant Supervisory Experience.

Previous experience with Bechtel is preferred

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