Materials Engineering Consultant

Role Overview

• Provide technical leadership in the selection and application of both metallic and non-metallic materials (plastics, elastomers, composites) for process equipment and piping systems.
• Apply and interpret industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ASTM) and ensure compliance with RAGAGEPs.
• Identify and promote best practices (including local and international standards) for designing, operating, and maintaining non-metallic equipment and piping systems.
• Collaborate with process engineers and project teams to ensure non-metallic design alignment with process requirements.
• Provide technical input during equipment design, procurement, fabrication, inspection, installation, and vendor qualification.
• Lead the development and maintenance of corporate engineering standards related to non-metallic systems.
• Assess fitness-for-service, degradation mechanisms, and chemical compatibility of non-metallic systems.
• Develop and interpret material performance data to support safe and reliable operations.
• Lead or support failure investigations for metallic and non-metallic components.
• Identify root causes of failures, including mechanical, corrosion, environmental, and wear mechanisms.
• Provide technical input to Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform or interpret material identification, compositional analysis, and microstructural evaluation.
• Evaluate mechanical properties and manufacturing processes (casting, forging, fabrication).
• Provide expertise on corrosion mechanisms, mitigation strategies, and material of construction selection.
• Support development of integrity operating windows (IOW) and corrosion monitoring programs.
• Co-lead global materials engineering competency across regions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field coupled with a minimum of 10 years’ experience primarily in materials engineering, application, plant technical of chemical process equipment and systems
• Strong experience in metallic and non-metallic materials (polymers, elastomers, composites)
• Working knowledge of plastic piping and vessels, FRP tanks, plastic-lined piping and vessels for the design, inspection, and repair
• Proficiency in engineering documentation and familiarity with capital project execution experience
• Familiarity with interpretation of regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, Local Metallic and Non-Metallic Vessel Codes) and RAGAGEPs (e.g., ASME, API, ASTM) that apply to fixed equipment design and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and materials selection principles
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Able to travel to manufacturing sites and equipment manufacturers occasionally within the Asia Pacific region to support project needs. (average 35% of time)

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package