Corrosion Engineer / Material Engineer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical expertise in corrosion control and materials integrity management for upstream oil and gas projects.
• Develop, review, and implement corrosion management strategies, monitoring programs, and mitigation measures in compliance with project and client requirements.
• Evaluate materials selection, corrosion allowances, and protective systems during design, construction, and operational phases.
• Review and validate design documents, material specifications, and vendor submissions to ensure compliance with PETRONAS Technical Requirements and international standards.
• Provide technical support for the selection and application of corrosion inhibitors, coatings, cathodic protection systems, and other preventive technologies.
• Conduct corrosion risk assessments, root cause analyses, and failure investigations to identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, materials, and inspection teams to ensure consistent corrosion management practices across the project.
• Support inspection and maintenance programs by defining corrosion monitoring locations, frequencies, and techniques.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, reports, and databases related to corrosion monitoring and mitigation activities.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset integrity and corrosion management effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
• Registered Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in upstream oil and gas projects.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an Upstream Corrosion Engineer or equivalent role.
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, materials degradation, and integrity management in offshore and onshore environments.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (NACE, API, ASTM, ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills for managing corrosion-related issues.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in complex offshore project environments.