Job as Senior Corrosion Engineering Advisor at Houston
Senior Corrosion Engineering Advisor
Location: Houston
Job Type: Staff
Status: Immediate
Company Description:
A leading global independent energy company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. Exploration and production is the engine of future income and growth, currently representing nearly 70% of capital employed and over 95% of annual capital expenditures. The Company has operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Azerbaijan, Thailand and Indonesia.
Position Description:
The following skills, qualifications and experience are required:
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Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline. A Masters degree is preferred.
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Professional Engineering Registration is strongly preferred.
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20+ years of corrosion engineering and treating chemicals experience with emphasis on downhole and production facilities applications.
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Knowledge of alternate forms of corrosion control such as materials, inhibitors, coatings, etc.
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Must be knowledgeable of operating and maintenance issues associated with wells, pipelines and production facility systems.
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Self-motivated to learn and adopt new technologies, mentor others, and coordinate technology deployment with other EPT teams.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with management and operations.
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Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment.
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Proactive analytical skills with attention to details and process improvements.
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Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and EXCEL skills
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Provide technical expertise on corrosion related issues in the upstream business including mitigation and control of corrosion mechanisms, the correct application of chemicals, protective coatings/linings and cathodic protection systems.
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Provide engineering consultation to technical staff and E&P leadership on corrosion related issues.
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Stay current with the latest technology developments in the area of corrosion engineering and mitigation, oilfield treating chemicals and corrosion monitoring. Evaluate the technologies for potential application and assist the operating units with the proper application and evaluation of new technologies.
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Review well and/or facilities designs and provide technical recommendations for the application of chemicals, coatings/linings, cathodic protection and corrosion monitoring systems.
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Assist operating units with troubleshooting of corrosion related problems and development of cost-effective solutions.
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Must be familiar with failure mechanisms and failure analysis techniques with the ability to organize/perform root cause failure analyses. Work with materials engineers and other technical staff and lead failure analysis efforts as necessary to identify and understand corrosion related failures in all types of equipment. Direct third party analysis work if required.
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Must be familiar with industry codes and standards such as NACE ASTM, ASME, and API as regards the application of materials for wells and facilities.
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Review the Company’s practices with respect to industry standards and trends; develop and implement changes to company standards and best practices.
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Participate in relevant external professional societies such as NACE, API, ISO, ASTM, ASM International, etc. Support the Company with work on national and international industry committees in Materials Engineering.
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Teach periodic internal classes on corrosion engineering and application to the upstream E&P business.
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Direct third party laboratory analysis and/or testing of chemicals as necessary.
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