Lead Material Engineer at a Reputable Engineering and Oil & Gas Service Company - Enoella Consult

Enoella Consult - Our client, reputable Engineering and Oil & Gas Service Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Material Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Role Overview

• The Lead Material Engineer is responsible for establishing the material selection philosophy and preliminary  corrosion management strategy for the Pipeline project during the conceptual/Pre-FEED phase.
• A primary  focus will be evaluating the suitability of reusing existing line pipe materials. They will ensure that material  choices align with process conditions, safety requirements, relevant codes, and project cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Material Selection Efforts: Take primary responsibility for developing the Material Selection  Philosophy/Report for the pipeline and associated station facilities (piping, launcher/receiver).
• Line Pipe Reuse Evaluation: Conduct a thorough technical assessment of the suitability of reusing the  previously procured 12-inch and 20-inch line pipe materials.
• This includes reviewing historical data (if  available), assessing compatibility with current service conditions and codes, and identifying potential  limitations or required testing.
• Corrosion Assessment (Preliminary): Perform a preliminary corrosion assessment based on the expected  gas composition, operating conditions, and external environment (soil corrosivity data from geotechnical  survey). Define the initial corrosion management philosophy.
• Material Specification Input: Provide preliminary input for key material specifications for the pipeline,  major piping components, and static equipment (launcher/receiver).
• Coating & CP Input: Liaise with the Pipeline Engineer regarding the selection basis for external coatings  (FBE) and provide input related to cathodic protection (CP) requirements from a materials/corrosion  perspective.
• Interface Management: Coordinate closely with Process, Pipeline, Mechanical/Piping, and Geotechnical  Survey disciplines to gather necessary data (fluid compositions, temperatures, pressures, soil data) and  ensure alignment on material selection.
• Technical Integrity: Ensure material selection concepts comply with relevant industry codes (e.g., NACE  MR0175/ISO 15156, ASME B31.8, API 5L) and COMPANY specifications.
• Deliverable Ownership: Take ownership of the Material Selection Philosophy/Report and contribute  relevant sections to the overall conceptual study report and design basis.
• Safety Input: Provide materials/corrosion-related input to early safety reviews (HAZID).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,  or Chemical Engineering with relevant specialization.
• Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in materials selection and corrosion engineering within the oil  and gas industry, specifically including gas pipelines.
• Lead Material Engineer 15+ years, Proven experience in developing Material Selection Philosophies/Reports during conceptual and FEED  stages.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NACE, API, ASME), particularly concerning pipeline  materials, sour service requirements, and corrosion mechanisms.
• Proven track record in Oil & Gas Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of international design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and drafting software.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced project environment.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (in PDF format) to: recruitment@enoellaconsults.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.