Corrosion/Materials Engineer
| Company | Marathon Petroleum |
|---|---|
| Location | Galveston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or Corrosion Engineering or related degree. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
- Must have at least 6 years of experience as a corrosion/materials engineer.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to climb ladders, enter towers, examine remote equipment, and work within confined spaces.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical support for updating and implementing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) strategies.
- Assist with the development of risked based inspection databases, Integrity Operating windows (IOWs), and Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs).
- Perform failure analyses as needed to support the refinery, and support incident investigations as they pertain to metallurgy and corrosion.
- Review and approve welding and post weld heat treatment procedures. Recommend alternative welding processes as needed.
- Directs the analysis and evaluation of failed equipment and/or components and subsequently provides a summary of the findings, which may include the issuance of guidelines, recommendations, or operational changes with regards to the materials of construction and their application.
- Provides stewardship and consulting support for use of online corrosion monitoring techniques and corrosion coupons.
- Engages in the Inspection Group’s procedure development and review process to help ensure that procedures are consistent with known corrosion engineering best practices.
- Assists the Unit Inspectors with non-routine repair decisions during both routine and turnaround periods.
- Facilitates and/or participates in corrosion studies to identify potential damage mechanisms and assist in solving material degradation problems.
- Works with the Unit Inspectors to ensure inspection plans are adequate based on potential and known damage mechanisms.
- Improves reliability of fixed equipment that affect unit availability and drive high maintenance cost.
- Initiates programs which are proactive in preventing safety incidents and costly production losses and ensuring the maximum life of fixed equipment.
- Networks with Corporate reliability groups including the Corrosion & Materials Advisory Group (CMAG) and the Risk-based Inspection Work Group (RBIWG).
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years post-degree engineering experience as a corrosion/materials engineer in the refining or petrochemical industry desired.
- Experience with conducting risk assessments, performing failure analysis, and supporting inspection or corrosion engineering activities desired.
- RBI experience either implementation of new program or evergreening existing program desired.
- GE Meridium (APM) V4 experience desired.