Aventa
Material & Corrosion engineer
Client Office
Milan, Italy (5 days / week)
Permanent
As soon as possible
Based on experience
Published 3 months ago
The Material Engineer is responsible for material selection, corrosion control, welding and coating specifications, QA/QC, and technical assurance for subsea pipelines and associated subsea structures in a shallow-water development. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and long-term integrity needs.
Material Selection & Engineering
· Develop material selection reports for linepipe, fittings, PLET/PLEM structures, CRA materials, and flanges.
· Define corrosion allowances, pressure/temperature class requirements.
· Ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 13628, and API 17D standards.
Corrosion Engineering & Protection Systems
· Define internal and external corrosion protection strategies.
· Review CP design calculations, anode systems, and coating specifications.
· Evaluate inhibitor/MEG/CI requirements and corrosion risk assessments.
Welding Engineering & Fabrication Support
· Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
· Support weld overlay, clad systems, and heat treatment requirements.
· Review NDT requirements and weldability evaluations.
Coating & Field Joint Protection
· Define external coating systems and field joint coating (FJC) requirements.
· Review coating procedures, qualification testing, and mechanical protection (CWC, anti-buckle sleeves).
Pipeline Integrity & Technical Assurance
· Review fracture toughness, sour service suitability, fatigue performance, and material traceability.
· Participate in integrity reviews, audits, and resolve NCRs.
· Support failure investigation and root-cause analysis.
Interface Management
· Interface with pipeline, structures, umbilical/controls, fabrication yards, and installation teams.
· Ensure alignment of material specifications across disciplines.
Vendor Qualification & Manufacturing Oversight
· Review linepipe mills, CRA vendors, bends, and coating plants.
· Participate in FAT, mill testing (DWTT, Charpy, CTOD), and coating trials.
· Monitor compliance with ITPs/QCPs and QA documentation.
Technical Competence Requirements
· Strong knowledge of metallurgy (carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex/Super Duplex).
· Expertise in internal/external corrosion and CP design.
· Knowledge of offshore coating and insulation systems (FBE, 3LPE, PP).
· Experience with welding metallurgy, HAZ control, and NDT techniques.
· Familiarity with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 15156/NACE MR0175, and API 17D standards.
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Corrosion Engineering.
· 12 years’ experience in subsea/offshore materials engineering.
· Experience with linepipe mills, coating yards, and offshore FJC.
· Strong technical communication and QA/QC background.