Material Engineer – Shallow-Water Subsea Pipeline Scheme (Italy)
The Material Engineer is responsible for material selection, corrosion control, welding and coating specifications, QA/QC, and technical assurance for subsea pipelines and associated subsea structures in a shallow-water development. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and long-term integrity needs.
Material Selection & Engineering

Develop material selection reports for linepipe, fittings, PLET/PLEM structures, CRA materials, and flanges.
Define corrosion allowances, pressure/temperature class requirements.
Ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 13628, and API 17D standards.

Corrosion Engineering & Protection Systems

Define internal and external corrosion protection strategies.
Review CP design calculations, anode systems, and coating specifications.
Evaluate inhibitor/MEG/CI requirements and corrosion risk assessments.

Welding Engineering & Fabrication Support

Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
Support weld overlay, clad systems, and heat treatment requirements.
Review NDT requirements and weldability evaluations.

Coating & Field Joint Protection

Define external coating systems and field joint coating (FJC) requirements.
Review coating procedures, qualification testing, and mechanical protection (CWC, anti-buckle sleeves).

Pipeline Integrity & Technical Assurance

Review fracture toughness, sour service suitability, fatigue performance, and material traceability.
Participate in integrity reviews, audits, and resolve NCRs.
Support failure investigation and root-cause analysis.

Interface Management

Interface with pipeline, structures, umbilical/controls, fabrication yards, and installation teams.
Ensure alignment of material specifications across disciplines.

Vendor Qualification & Manufacturing Oversight

Review linepipe mills, CRA vendors, bends, and coating plants.
Participate in FAT, mill testing (DWTT, Charpy, CTOD), and coating trials.
Monitor compliance with ITPs/QCPs and QA documentation.

Technical Competence Requirements

Strong knowledge of metallurgy (carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex/Super Duplex).
Expertise in internal/external corrosion and CP design.
Knowledge of offshore coating and insulation systems (FBE, 3LPE, PP).
Experience with welding metallurgy, HAZ control, and NDT techniques.
Familiarity with DNV-ST-F101, API 5L, ISO 15156/NACE MR0175, and API 17D standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Corrosion Engineering.
12 years of experience in subsea/offshore materials engineering.
Experience with linepipe mills, coating yards, and offshore FJC.
Strong technical communication and QA/QC background.

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