Material Engineer

The Material Engineer is responsible for material selection, corrosion control, welding and coating specifications, QA/QC, and technical assurance for subsea pipelines and associated subsea structures in a shallow-water development. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and long-term integrity needs.

About the Role

The Material Engineer is responsible for material selection, corrosion control, welding and coating specifications, QA/QC, and technical assurance for subsea pipelines and associated subsea structures in a shallow-water development. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and long-term integrity needs.

Responsibilities

- Develop material selection reports for linepipe, fittings, PLET/PLEM structures, CRA materials, and flanges. - Define corrosion allowances, pressure/temperature class requirements. - Ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 13628, and API 17D standards. - Define internal and external corrosion protection strategies. - Review CP design calculations, anode systems, and coating specifications. - Evaluate inhibitor/MEG/CI requirements and corrosion risk assessments. - Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications. - Support weld overlay, clad systems, and heat treatment requirements. - Review NDT requirements and weldability evaluations. - Define external coating systems and field joint coating (FJC) requirements. - Review coating procedures, qualification testing, and mechanical protection (CWC, anti-buckle sleeves). - Review fracture toughness, sour service suitability, fatigue performance, and material traceability. - Participate in integrity reviews, audits, and resolve NCRs. - Support failure investigation and root-cause analysis. - Interface with pipeline, structures, umbilical/controls, fabrication yards, and installation teams. - Ensure alignment of material specifications across disciplines. - Review linepipe mills, CRA vendors, bends, and coating plants. - Participate in FAT, mill testing (DWTT, Charpy, CTOD), and coating trials. - Monitor compliance with ITPs/QCPs and QA documentation.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of metallurgy (carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex/Super Duplex).

Required Skills

Expertise in internal/external corrosion and CP design.