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Lead Engineer - Metallurgy
Kbr, Inc.
Lead metallurgy engineer providing strategic material selection and integrity for oil & gas projects
8d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Office Full-Time
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
material selection
corrosion control
failure analysis
code compliance
budget management
technical review
- Develop and supervise metallurgical design bases, material selection, corrosion control strategies, and materials data sheets to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Support fabrication, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities; participate in inspectors' reviews and as-built documentation.
- Lead material integrity programs, failure analysis, and interfaces with process, mechanical, and reliability teams.
- Develop and review metallurgical design basis, material specs, data sheets, damage mechanisms (corrosion, erosion, fatigue, creep), and repair strategies.
- Stay current with advances in metallurgy and corrosion science; propose value-added solutions.
- Review and approve technical deliverables (material specifications, MOC/Change Notes, design change requests, NCRs).
- Lead the selection and specification of materials for process equipment, piping, structures, and components exposed to corrosive environments and high-temperature service.
- Lead root cause investigations of material failures and implement corrective actions, lessons learned, and prevention plans.
- Ensure compliance with codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, NACE, ASTM) and project-specific requirements.
- Develop and manage execution plans, man-hour estimates, and budgets for metallurgy scope.
- Provide strategic metallurgical leadership for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Ensure QA/QC practices, drawing standards, datasheets, and requisition packages related to metallurgy.
- Mentor and develop junior metallurgy engineers; support staffing, training, and performance reviews.
- Conduct and supervise metallurgical analyses (corrosion rate assessments, creep/fatigue evaluation, line-of-sight failures, weldability, heat treatment, heat affected zone considerations).
- Coordinate interfaces with process, mechanical, piping, corrosion, and reliability teams; manage vendors and third-party assessments.
- Mentor engineers, drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
What you bring
15+ years
feed
epcm
metallurgy
corrosion
nace
- Experience: 15+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience with high-temperature alloys, corrosion-resistant materials, coatings, and linings.
- Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., NACE, CP, CMRP) are advantageous.
- Demonstrated track record delivering metallurgical design and material integrity studies on FEED/detail projects.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a metallurgy/mineral/ materials focus or related field.
- Knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, ASTM standards relevant to metallurgical design.
- Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document controls.
- Proficiency with materials selection databases, corrosion modeling tools, and welding/joint integrity assessments.
- Certification related to corrosion engineering or materials (e.g., NACE Corrosion, AWS welding credentials) is a plus.
- Strong background in metallurgy, corrosion engineering, and materials integrity.
- Ability to perform material degradation analyses, failure investigations, and root cause analysis.
- ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
- Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
- Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
- Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
- Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
- Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
- Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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