JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently inviting expression of interest for Lead Engineer - Corrosion and Materials to support Wood Asset Life Optimisation (ALO) group contributing to the delivery of materials and corrosion engineering consultancy services to the internal Wood business units and to Wood's external client base. This role is primarily based in Wood offices but may also require on-site support, both onshore and offshore.

Roles in this team are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of engineering projects and will typically support one or more of the following specialist areas:

1. Corrosion & Material Selection: Providing expert advice and solutions to avoid corrosion-related problems in new projects or modifications to existing facilities.
2. Cathodic Protection (CP): Develop, review and specifiy cathodic protection systems in new projects or modifications to existing facilities.

The key high-level aspects of the role are as follows:

• A competent team member with typically more than twelve (12) years of progressively more responsible pertinent materials and corrosion experience.
• Leads materials engineering workscopes and consultancy services as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produces engineering deliverables including complex problems, with minimal guidance and direction.
• Serves as the primary discipline Lead engineer on projects with small to medium complexity.
• Applies specific expertise in own specialist area (i.e. corrosion, coatings, CP).
• Reviews and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary nature.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing discipline expertise.

• Responsible for data collection and gathering of information of multiple sources for preparation of corrosion studies.
• Leading corrosion engineering assessments and studies based on applicable codes. This includes corrosion management strategy development, material selection, corrosion risk assessment, modelling studies, coating design and specification.
• Leading failure investigation and identification of the root cause for the leaks due to internal/external corrosion threats and providing mitigation/repair recommendations.
• Leading External/Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA/ICDA).
• Represent the corrosion and materials discipline on contract / project / service line.
• Carryout Cathodic Protection studies (designing, implementing, and maintaining CP systems) in support of projects at FEED and/or operational phases.
• Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance.
• Support and provide technical input for life extension studies of aged assets.

Definition and approval of technical scopes.

• Contributes to defining corrosion project objectives and deliverables.
• Reviews existing processes and suggests improvements to enhance the efficiency of project planning and scheduling.
• Provides recommendations on project structure, methodologies, and technical innovations by developing practical and cost-effective solutions to challenges within corrosion, materials and related engineering fields.

Executing and managing assigned scope of work.

• Oversees and engages in the execution of corrosion and materials focused tasks and projects.
• Manages project delivery, ensuring adherence to main contract deliverables, scope compliance, quality standards, and profitability.
• Contributes to project success by resolving issues such as conflicting technical requirements and complex coordination needs.
• Applies sound technical judgment to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluates work against established standards, objectives, and specifications.
• Complies with relevant discipline-specific procedures and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manages key stakeholders to ensure successful execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Organizes, actively participates in, and occasionally leads technical workshops.
• Frequently works from and represents the company in client offices.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks.

Contributing to business growth.

• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Contributes to engineering bids and proposals.

Supervising the local corrosion team.

• Supervise a team of 2 to 3 people including collaboration with other Wood offices.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities. Provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced staff, supports the development and retention of motivated and competent people.
• Directs work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
• Supervises delivery of consultancy projects.
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience (>12 years) working in the on- and offshore oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrable senior technical experience in corrosion management, material selection, Cathodic Protection, and engineering project management.
• Suitable engineering/metallurgical degree and education from a recognised Academic institution. Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred).
• Chartership, Professional Engineer (PE) status or equivalent relevant professional license/registration from a recognized national or industry engineering institution is desirable.
• Demonstratable CPD record showing examples of technical and consulting development.
• Cathodic Protection (CP) certification, Level 3 (or above) preferred.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.