Materials Engineer

Requisition ID:  275492

The Materials Engineering Technology (MET) team is increasing capabilities to support projects in the Houston, TX Energy business unit of Bechtel Global. There is a vacancy for a degreed Senior Materials Engineer in the practice of Metallurgy and Corrosion Engineering.  Applicants without degree qualifications may be considered if they have obtained professional status through a vocational route

 

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The Materials Engineer will report to the Lead Engineer (Materials Engineering Technology). Duties include the following:

• Establish metallurgical requirements for equipment and piping in power systems, petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and power plants
• Develop technical specifications for metallic materials and corrosion control
• Support to engineering disciplines in preparation of data sheets and requisition packages
• Review of materials content in technical bids
• Provide post award technical support to requisitioning engineers
• Support the project through construction and commissioning phases
• Perform standard materials engineering activities on projects with minimal technical oversight.

 

Specific capabilities for the role include:

• A working knowledge of the principles and practices of Materials Engineering
• Ability to coordinate work with other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of welding processes and weld procedure/weld procedure qualification
• Knowledge of international materials standards and pressure vessel and piping fabrication codes
• Some knowledge of material damage mechanisms associated with petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and power plants

 

The candidate will be required to:

• Plan and conduct independent work, using sound judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Devise practical approaches to solving materials engineering problems.
• Coordinate technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.
• Travel to support activities at construction sites, supplier’s works or in other engineering offices

 

The materials engineer will work as part of an international MET team and will be expected to develop some basic knowledge of:

• Nondestructive examination
• Paint and coatings
• Thermal insulation
• Non-Metallic materials

 

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field

 

 

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