Senior Metallurgical Engineer - Failure Analysis & Materials Reliability
Core
Lead complex materials failure investigations and root-cause analyses using metallography, fractography, and advanced characterization to ensure safe, reliable performance of refining, midstream, and renewable fuel assets.
Role type
Senior IC metallurgical engineer (failure analysis & materials reliability)
Builds
Practical solutions for materials reliability challenges across refining, midstream, and renewable fuel operations
Domain
Energy (refining, midstream, renewable fuels) + Materials Science/Metallurgy
Required skills
metallographic specimen preparation, corrosion damage mechanisms, welding techniques, optical and electron microscopy, hardness testing, fractography, metallurgical failure analysis, experimental design, data analysis, technical reporting, mentoring
Preferred skills
corrosion modeling, simulation tools (COMSOL, Aspen HYSYS, OLI), advanced analytical techniques (XRF, XRD, SEM, TGA, GCxGC-MS), AI tools for research, method development, external technical representation
Technologies
COMSOL, Aspen HYSYS, OLI, SIMDIS, XRF, XRD, CHN, IC, ICP, GCxGC-MS, GC-MS, SEM, TGA
Responsibilities
Lead complex materials failure investigations and root-cause analyses; Plan and manage a portfolio of research and technical support projects; Design and conduct experiments, testing, data collection, and analysis; Apply advanced diagnostic methods and simulation tools; Identify gaps in procedures and develop improved test methods; Analyze data to assess business impacts and develop business cases; Provide specialist advice on technical findings and emerging issues; Mentor colleagues and review technical work; Monitor external developments and contribute to technical publications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
