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Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer

Desico Group
Port Harcourt, Rivers Posted Nov 13, 2026
On-site

About this role

Job Posting

  • Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
  • Job Title: Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer
  • Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • We are seeking a highly experienced and technically competent Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer to join our team.
  • The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in materials selection, corrosion management and materials engineering activities, ensuring the integrity, reliability and safe operation of equipment, piping systems and facilities in line with industry standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate materials and corrosion engineering activities across assigned projects.
  • Develop and review materials selection reports, corrosion management strategies and technical specifications.
  • Perform materials selection assessments for piping, pipelines, pressure vessels and process equipment.
  • Identify, assess and recommend appropriate corrosion prevention and control measures.
  • Conduct corrosion risk assessments and provide technical recommendations for asset integrity management.
  • Review material specifications, datasheets, vendor documents and engineering deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance on corrosion control methods, including coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors and material upgrades.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, standards and project specifications.
  • Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, inspection and commissioning.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients and project stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 5–12 years of relevant materials and corrosion engineering experience, preferably within the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Strong knowledge of materials selection, corrosion mechanisms and corrosion control techniques.
  • Experience in corrosion assessment, materials qualification and asset integrity management.
  • Good understanding of piping, pipelines, pressure vessels and structural materials.
  • Familiarity with international codes and standards, including NACE/AMPP, API, ASME and ASTM.
  • Professional certifications in corrosion or materials engineering are an added advantage.
  • Excellent analytical, technical, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.

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