Global Material and Corrosion Team Lead

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably.  Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

ROLE PURPOSE

You oversee and enhance corrosion management strategies for the SBM Operating Fleet, ensuring effective processes and tools are in place. You provide expert guidance on corrosion issues, optimize FPSO designs, and train teams to uphold asset integrity and operational safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  You develop and improve the Corrosion Management strategy for the SBM Operating Fleet.
•  You participate in or lead investigations of material and corrosion issues and support the lead investigator in serious incidents.
•  You ensure corrosion management processes and instructions are up to date and align with Risks Based Inspection (RBI) and inspection strategies.
•  You provide expertise and recommendations based on corrosion inspection results.
•  You lead and champion the Digital Corrosion Monitoring Application (App7) for user adoption and continuous improvement.
•  You give feedback to improve FPSO designs and evaluate new technologies to reduce corrosion risks.
•  You train and support shorebase/offshore teams in corrosion management strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Corrosion Engineering or a related field. 
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in oil and gas industry, preferable with following additional experience:
• Developing or using corrosion control manuals/documents for operating plants. 
• Using Risk Based Inspection methodology.
• Upstream production or refining or petrochemicals. 
• Previous experience in central role within the Group.
• Ageing plant onshore/offshore experience is desirable.
• Master in International Codes and Standards related to Materials and corrosion IEN ISO 21457, ISO 15156, NORSOK M-001, NACE, API 581).

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.