Materials Engineering Specialist

Materials Engineering Specialist Fort McMurray, AB Introduction We are currently hiring a Materials Engineering Specialist for our oil and gas client. The Materials Engineering Specialist will provide support to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. This role will also oversee similar advanced metallurgical analysis work done by external contractors. This is a full-time permanent opportunity and requires a presence on site, comprehensive relocation assistance will be provided. Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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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