Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer

About the Role

Desicon Engineering Limited, an ISO-certified industry leader with over 40 years of experience, provides innovative EPC and technical solutions to the Nigerian energy sector. We are seeking a highly competent Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and ensure the structural integrity, safety, and reliability of complex oil and gas facilities.

• Lead and coordinate materials and corrosion engineering activities across assigned EPC projects.
• Develop and review materials selection reports, corrosion management strategies, and technical specifications.
• Perform materials selection assessments for piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, and critical process equipment.
• Identify, assess, and recommend appropriate corrosion prevention and control measures.
• Conduct robust corrosion risk assessments and provide technical recommendations for asset integrity management.
• Review material specifications, datasheets, vendor documents, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on corrosion control methods including protective coatings, cathodic protection, and corrosion inhibitors.
• Ensure strict compliance with international codes, standards, and client project specifications.
• Provide expert technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, inspection, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate seamlessly with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and key project stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers.

• Bachelor degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 12 years of relevant materials and corrosion engineering experience within the Oil and Gas or EPC sector.
• Strong working knowledge of materials selection, degradation mechanisms, and advanced corrosion control techniques.
• Proven expertise in corrosion assessment, materials qualification, and lifecycle asset integrity management.
• Familiarity with international industry codes and standards including NACE/AMPP, API, ASME, and ASTM.
• Relevant professional certifications in corrosion or materials engineering represent a distinct advantage.
• Exceptional analytical, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous technical development.
• Dynamic, ISO-certified work environment with an indigenous industry leader.

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