Refinery Corrosion Engineer

Jobs at Saudi Aramco

Position description

We are seeking a Corrosion Engineer to work with Saudi Aramco Downstream Refining and Facilities within Saudi Arabia with experience in corrosion and inspection to join the Domestic Refining & NGL Fractionation Technical Support Division (DR&NGLF TSD). 

The DR&NGLF TSD is a multi-disciplinary organization with interface to technical, and in some cases business, support requirements of Domestic Refining & NGL Fractionation Admin Area. Its function caters mainly to the technical needs of Admin Area Head, operating facilities management (4 refineries/2 NGL Fractionation plants), and drive the performances of operating facilities in executing corporate programs and initiatives towards operational excellence and value creation. 

The engineer will provide technical support to operating facilities, projects, technology deployment, and talent development of new corrosion engineers. Also, conduct special studies and analyses in a specialized corrosion control field, such as cathodic protection, water treatment, chemical inhibition or materials selection. Additionally will provide specialized technical corrosion control services and consultation.

Minimum requirements

  • The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical engineer.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience processing in Oil/Gas Industry, material science and metrology, different NDT technology and their applications and knowledge in engineering aspect of welding.
  • Knowledge of the international standards and codes NACE, ASME, API and ASTM especially inspection and corrosion standards such as API-571, API-580, API-570 and API-510. 
  • Valid NACE Specialist Certification or NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist or combination of NACE Corrosion Technologist, API-571 and NACE CP level II.

Duties & responsibilities

You are expected to perform the following: 

  • Implement corrosion management program and on-stream monitoring. 
  • Conduct risk-based inspection based on API-580 methodology. 
  • Review and approve recommend solutions for coating failures and cathodic protection. 
  • Participate in HAZOP review sessions and ensure that all issues are addressed. 
  • Manage water treatment program and recommend solutions to overcome challenges. 
  • Review design packages and validate materials selection based on current code and standards. 
  • Validate corrosion controls, corrosion loops and corrosion damage mechanisms frequently. 
  • Assess feed composition changes and approve recommend solution to assure assets integrity. 
  • Develop scope and description of technology items, and lead field implementation. 
  • Develop and transfer knowledge about use of coating, CP, corrosion inhibitors and other corrosion controls and best practices.

How to apply

If you believe you meet the requirements for this role, please contact us with your CV and state AAS - “Job Title” in the subject.

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