Metallurgical Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient leader in the field of materials engineering to join our team at Drydocks World. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the engineering design, procurement, fabrication, and installation processes across marine and offshore energy projects. This position involves both hands-on technical support and team leadership, with a strong emphasis on materials selection, corrosion control, weldability, and adherence to industry standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight: Manage and lead materials engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that structural, piping, and mechanical components are selected and utilized in alignment with client specifications, industry codes, and regulatory standards.
• Specification Development: Prepare and review materials and fabrication specifications for a broad spectrum of components, including rolled plates, profiles, forgings, and welded assemblies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure optimal material usage with respect to availability, weldability, corrosion resistance, and inspection criteria.
• Project Support: Provide expert input during procurement, fabrication, and installation stages to confirm that all materials are accurately specified, acquired, and deployed according to project design intent.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a growing team of materials engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth within the department.
• Engineering Deliverables: Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of materials-related engineering documentation, reports, and technical assessments.
• Technical Studies: Conduct in-depth engineering investigations into welding technologies, corrosion mitigation, and advanced material selection techniques.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with internal design and production teams, as well as manufacturers and external stakeholders, to ensure alignment on project materials strategy and execution.
• Supplier Oversight: Support supplier qualification and quality assurance processes, including audits, quality surveillance, and inspection witnessing as required.
• Resource Planning: Forecast and allocate manpower and resources to ensure smooth operations within the materials engineering section.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Professional Status: Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or actively pursuing chartership through a recognized engineering council.
• Certifications: International Welding Engineer (IWE) certification preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: 12–15 years of proven experience in FEED/EPC projects within the marine, offshore, and oil & gas sectors, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Industry Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of materials engineering for topside and subsea applications.
  • Expertise in metallurgy, corrosion engineering, and materials performance in offshore environments.
  • Hands-on experience in material support for procurement and fabrication of structural steels, forgings, and piping systems.
• Technical Standards:
  • In-depth knowledge of DNV, ISO, API, NORSOK, AMPP, and other applicable industry standards.
  • Familiarity with IACS unified requirements and classification society regulations.
• Project Exposure:
  • Direct or indirect involvement with major fabrication yards and offshore construction projects.
• Communication:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly across multi-disciplinary teams.