Senior Materials and Corrosion Engineer

Desicon Engineering Limited for over 40 years has been an indigenous industry leader providing innovative Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) solutions to our clients. Knowledge, technical innovation and teamwork are at the centre of who we are. We are focused on leveraging these assets to deliver Instrumentation Maintenance and Construction, Procurement and Consultancy solutions to the Nigerian Energy sector. We are an ISO (9001:2008) certified organisation, and we are focused on continuing to improve our processes to exceed our client expectations. We are proud to be the first indigenous company to own and operate a fully equipped Electrical & Instrumentation facility with an attached calibration workshop; a further indication of our dedication to providing superior service and value for money to our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Safety Engineer

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

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of materials selection, corrosion mechanisms and corrosion control techniques.
• Excellent analytical, technical, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of piping, pipelines, pressure vessels and structural materials.
• 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.
• Experience in corrosion assessment, materials qualification and asset integrity management.
• Professional certifications in corrosion or materials engineering are an added advantage.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards, including NACE/AMPP, API, ASME and ASTM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.

Application Deadline: 30th November, 2026.