Downstream Corrosion Engineer (Refinery)
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Date posted
November 13, 2026
Hiring location
Saudi Arabia
Career level
Senior
Qualification
Advanced Degree Preferred Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
Experience
15 Years
Gender
Any
Description
The Downstream Corrosion Engineer will support the safe and reliable operation of refinery and downstream assets through corrosion management, materials engineering and inspection-related advice. The role focuses on identifying degradation risks, evaluating equipment condition and recommending practical solutions that protect asset integrity. It also contributes to risk-based inspection, coating failure investigation and process hazard reviews from a corrosion management perspective.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide corrosion and materials engineering guidance for downstream operating facilities, equipment and project activities.
- Assess corrosion mechanisms, materials suitability and integrity concerns, recommending mitigation and monitoring strategies.
- Support risk-based inspection studies using recognised methodologies, including API 580, and help prioritise inspection activity according to risk.
- Investigate coating-related failures, identify underlying causes and recommend practical, cost-effective corrective solutions.
- Contribute corrosion expertise to HAZOP reviews and other process safety assessments, identifying risks linked to materials degradation.
- Coordinate with inspection, maintenance, operations and engineering teams to support consistent standards and effective corrosion control.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering; an advanced degree is preferred.
- Fifteen years of experience in corrosion management, metallurgical sciences and welding engineering in the downstream oil and gas sector.
- Knowledge of international codes and standards including NACE, ASME, API and ASTM, particularly API 571, API 580, API 570 and API 510.
- NACE Specialist or Senior Corrosion Technologist certification is preferred; a combination of NACE Corrosion Technologist, API 571 and NACE CP Level II is also relevant.
Skills
The position requires strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, materials performance, inspection methods and engineering standards. Candidates should be able to investigate failures, assess risk, communicate technical findings and recommend sound solutions. Clear written and spoken English is required, along with careful documentation and effective coordination across disciplines.
Employment Details
This is a full-time specialist engineering role based in Saudi Arabia. The advertised position is a permanent expatriate opportunity with relocation to the Kingdom. The exact site and working schedule are to be confirmed in the employment offer. The role supports downstream asset integrity and requires close cooperation with inspection, maintenance and operating teams.
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