Support Production Units in managing threats by endorsing Materials Engineer assessment on applicable damage mechanisms, likelihood of failure, metallurgical controls needed for successful repairs, repair/replacement decisions, risk mitigation support through advanced analysis and knowledge/experience sharing as required
Provide Metallurgical expertise for critical repairs (for Reactors, HP-High Pressure Separators, SMRs-Steam Methane Reformers, PSA-Pressure Swing Adsorbers), Hot tap welding on live piping and equipment etc.
Support Management of Equipment Strategies/RBI by acting as a Cold Eye reviewer for Equipment Strategies with highlighted risks / Risk Rank I & II. Provide metallurgical expertise to Equipment Strategy/RBI team for high-risk items
Support the PU through review of identified risk and mitigation measures
Act as an expert for metallurgical aspects of failures, investigations, material selection and welding
Provide oversight for the work outsourced to 3rd party contractors and ensure technical deliverables meet company requirements
Involvement in identified risk scenarios to drive technical decisions related to Materials Engineering
Oversee assessment of Materials Engineering / corrosion related IOWs - selection, exceedance, and mitigation
Provide specialized Materials engineering support to TA organization and outages
Participate in Joint Industry Project (JIP), external technical committees and conferences as needed
Mentor Materials Engineers on the team on material selection, welding, repair methodology, failure analysis and metallurgical assessment
Develop and deliver technical mentoring sessions and knowledge sharing
Lead Targeted Knowledge Transfer (TKT) sessions as required to develop advanced engineering analysis skills
Act as the Technical Authority for Metallurgical Engineering aspects and authorize TDNs (as per OEMS - Technical Authority)
Custodian of special metallurgical procedures followed at the site (for e.g. Weldability Procedure, Solution Annealing Procedure)
Provide Metallurgical Engineering support for Project Initiatives

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Essential skills and knowledge

Undergraduate degree or master's degree in Material / Metallurgical Engineering
Registered with APEGA as a P. Eng. APEGA Responsible Member (RM)
20+ Years experience working in the field of Corrosion Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering in an Upgrader or Refinery
Knowledge in pressure equipment regulatory management including completion of ABSA design survey seminar (Alberta Safety Codes Act and Alberta Boiler Safety Association)
Familiar with pressure equipment design and maintenance, and knowledge of commonly used design and fabrication codes (ASME, TEMA, etc.) as well as post construction specifications for pressure piping, pressure vessels, furnaces, heat exchangers, fitness for service, etc. (ASME PCC, API)
Knowledge of and experience using corrosion inhibitors, corrosion rate calculation tools for static equipment and piping to support design verification and predict life to drive inspection / replacement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to consult with colleagues, regulatory bodies and networks to solve technical issues
NACE/AMPP Corrosion Specialist Certification would be an asset

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Materials Engineering Specialist

Brunel International

Wood Buffalo

12 hours ago

Senior

Full-time