Materials and Corrosion Engineer

Woodside Energy Ltd • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Woodside is seeking a Materials and Corrosion Engineer (MICE) to provide specialist materials, welding, coating, and corrosion support on the LALNG Project. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and timely execution of the engineering scope for the LALNG development. The role supports the LALNG development across Engineering, Construction, Project, and eventual Operations phases. Key responsibilities include providing specialist materials engineering support, delivering RBI for LNG and Project Pressure Equipment, managing the Materials scope for the Engineering Assurance Plan, conducting MICE Peer Reviews, developing Preservation Strategies, and providing materials engineering support for HAZOP close-out, TDRQs, and Construction queries. The role also involves providing technical input and support to broader LALNG Engineering, Construction, and ORG teams. Internally, the role manages interfaces with the LALNG Perth Engineering Team, LALNG Houston Engineering Team, LALNG Construction Team (Sulfur, LA), LALNG Project Team and Project Management, and LALNG Ops Readiness Group. Externally, interfaces are managed with Bechtel Materials Engineering Technology (MET) and Mechanical Engineering Teams, and Specialist sub-contractors.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience working in the discipline of materials and corrosion engineering.
• Experience with onshore or offshore production, project engineering, or inspection engineering.
• Degree qualified engineer in relevant discipline.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Material selection codes (including IOGP S-563, ISO 21457 and ISO 13628).
• Familiarity with Welding management (including AWS D1.1, AS 1554, ASME IX).
• Familiarity with Coating implementation codes (including NACE, SSPC, Norsok M-501, ISO 12944).
• Familiarity with Cathodic protection codes (including DNV-RP-B401, DNV-RP-F112).
• Familiarity with Engineering construction codes (including DNV-ST-F101, ASME VIII, ASME B31.3 and B31.8).
• Familiarity with US Gulf Coast and Federal regulatory standards (including CFR 193, NFP 59A and Department of Transport).

Nice To Haves

• Previous LNG project or operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive HSEQ performance during detailed engineering.
• Role model HSE Leadership behaviours.
• Demonstrate Woodside Leadership Expectations for an engineer through performance of role.
• Responsible for ensuring conformance with Engineering Standards, Project Specifications and BoD through delivery of scope.
• Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of scope within required project timeline.
• Responsible for engaging with MICE TA support to ensure input and assurance from relevant subject matter experts and integrity authorities.
• Specialist Materials Engineering support including: Materials selection, Welding management, Coating specification and implementation, Cathodic Protection (CP) design review, Management of specialist contractors (welding, inspection, castings).
• Deliver RBI for LNG and Project Pressure Equipment.
• Deliver Materials scope for Engineering Assurance Plan.
• MICE Peer Reviews
• Preservation Strategies
• CP Design
• Provide materials engineering support for HAZOP close-out.
• Provide materials engineering support for TDRQs.
• Provide materials engineering support for Construction queries.
• Provide technical input and support to broader LALNG Engineering, Construction and ORG teams.
• Manage interfaces with LALNG Perth Engineering Team, LALNG Houston Engineering Team, LALNG Construction Team (Sulfur, LA), LALNG Project Team and Project Management, LALNG Ops Readiness Group.
• Manage external interfaces with Bechtel Materials Engineering Technology (MET) and Mechanical Engineering Teams, Specialist sub-contractors.

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior