Material & Corrosion Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas Project

About the job Material & Corrosion Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas Project

Position Title: Material & Corrosion Prevention Engineer

Location: Italy

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Report Jacket Engineer coordinator, provide technical expertise and ensure the selection of suitable materials and corrosion prevention strategies for oil and gas assets (e.g., pipelines, process equipment, platforms) during design, construction, and operational phases. The role ensures asset integrity, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency main tasks are .

General Description of Role and Responsibilities [ but not limited to ]:

Design & Engineering Phase

• Review Specified appropriate materials (metals, coatings, composites) for process fluids, pressure, temperature, and corrosion conditions.
• Review and consent to develop Material Selection Diagrams (MSDs) and Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs).
• Participate in the preparation and review of Material Requisitions, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and technical bid evaluations.
• Define corrosion mitigation strategies including cathodic protection, chemical inhibition, and coatings/linings.
• Ensure material and corrosion design complies with international codes (ASME, ISO, API) and company specifications.

Fabrication Construction & Installation Phase

• Review and approve vendor documents, material certificates (MTCs), and welding procedures (WPS/PQR).
• Monitor coating application, insulation, and corrosion monitoring installations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify material quality and corrosion control measures.
• Support QA/QC team during FATs and SATs.

Operation & Maintenance Phase

• Analyze corrosion monitoring data (e.g., coupons, probes, smart pigs).
• Recommend corrective actions for corrosion-related anomalies.
• Support RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) and integrity assessment programs.
• Investigate material failures and perform root cause analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of materials science, metallurgy, corrosion mechanisms.
• Proficient interpreting P&IDs, PFDs, isometrics, and technical standards.
• Experience in offshore/onshore oil & gas environments.
• Familiarity with corrosion modeling software (e.g., OLI, CO2Sys, ECE).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Work experience of ten (10) years in the field of sought discipline after earning the BSc degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3–5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.