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≈ $88k – $146k per year (Estimated)
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Staff · 15+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Worley scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Worley is an Australian engineering and professional services company headquartered in North Sydney that delivers consulting, engineering, procurement, construction and asset operations for the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, it works across conventional and low-carbon energy, chemicals and fuels, and mining and minerals, with specialist units such as Worley Chemetics and Worley Comprimo. Its postings cover piping, civil, electrical and marine engineers and designers, project engineers and planners, HSE technicians, craft recruiters and construction crafts such as pipefitters and equipment operators.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer

Role Context:

The role of Lead/Principal Engineer is a key Leadership role, being responsible for the day to day supervision and coordination of the Materials and Corrosion Engineering and Design team assigned to a project. Candidates shall have a proven track record of superior leadership skills in a complex multi-office environment and the ability to provide innovative solutions to clients.

The Lead/Principal Engineer reports functionally to the Department Manager and operationally to one or more Project Managers. Input and leadership will be delivered in the design, project specifications, FEED and detailed design and procurement/construction phases.

Candidate shall have a strong technical background in an engineering contracting environment in all areas of Metallurgy, Material Selection, Corrosion assessment, Corrosion protection, Corrosion Management, Materials Specifications, Welding & NDT, Coatings, Refractories and Insulation, etc.

The understanding of the technical requirements of the project is crucial.

You'll be/have:

·Extensive Experience in Materials Selection, Corrosion Assessment, Corrosion management, Corrosion monitoring, Materials Specification, Welding and NDT, Coatings, Refractories, Insulation & Cathodic Protection

·Able to manage projects as Lead Engineer and be responsible for the proper and timely execution of projects ensuring the Discipline quality management system and any project specific contractual requirements are met

·Providing leadership skills with ability to handle large teams in a multi-office environment.

·Responsible for Materials and Corrosion activities and deliverables, such as:

oPhilosophies, Engineering Specifications, Materials Selection, Development of Reports / Studies, Corrosion Assessment Calculations, Corrosion Assessment, Material Selection Diagrams, Technical Bid Evaluations, Material Requisitions, Vendor Data Review, Maintenance of Worley specifications and standards, Liaising with counterparts in other Worley offices & Awareness and review of emerging codes and technologies.

·Effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.

·Ability to work under minimal supervision whilst maintaining the ability to deliver assigned projects on budget and on time.

·Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines, project management and Client teams.

·Defining the discipline scope of work and the required resources.

·Participating in daily meetings, project status meetings and is responsible for correct reporting of project status, progress, delays, change notices, performance measurement, lessons learned and close-out

·Responsible for cost, schedule, material quantities, quality and budget control.

·Ensuring effective management of change.

·Participating in meetings with other members of the project team and Client representatives.

·Take personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projects and demonstrating this by example.

·Able to contribute in development and growth of people (e.g. coach junior engineers).

·Able to produce proposals for projects which involve man hour- and schedule estimates related to the discipline scope of work

·Able to add value plus/optimization ideas.

You’ll have:

·A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgy (preferably Chartered Engineer)

·Proven experience in Materials and Corrosion engineering and design in the Oil & Gas, chemical/petrochemical markets (15+ years)

·A Good understanding of requirements of other departments and interfaces in engineering.

·A thorough knowledge of applicable international codes and standards and major Company/Operators standards

·Experience with Project controls, Scheduling and progressing

·Experience in FEED, Detail Engineering projects and exposure to procurement support and field engineering activities

Moving Forward:

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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