Coating Corrosion Engineer

Position: Coating & Corrosion Engineer Location: Chengdu, China during detailed engineering then Baku, Azerbaijan Duration: 12 months renewable Status: Residential ACTIVITIES •            The service holder will have full responsibility for the CORROSION and coating discipline, including the management of all related Contractors for the Onshore Central Process Facility (CPF). •            Service holder shall strictly adhere to the Company Code of Conduct, Vision, Values and Behaviors, and comply with the Safe System of Working demonstrating full accountability of Safety at all times. •            Service holder shall ensure Engineering Dossiers and work are delivered with a robust, coherent and traceable CORROSION engineering definition, ensuring that all designs are fit to purpose and suitable for procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation, commissioning and safe operation. All deliverables and work shall fully comply with the requirements of the Onshore Package, including all interfacing scopes. •            Service holder shall provide appropriate engineering support to SITE, including technical clarifications during construction and installation, resolution of SITE queries and non conformities, support to commissioning activities, and timely incorporation of SITE feedback and as built data. •            The Service Holder shall ensure that all assigned CORROSION project activities are effectively planned, executed, and controlled in accordance with the Project Execution Plan, contractual obligations, and applicable standards, including but not limited to: Timely, efficient, and high-quality review of CORROSION documentation, proactive identification of potential deviations or derogations to standards, and constructive challenge of the design to achieve an optimized, cost-effective, and fit-for-purpose solution and execution of work at Site. Active participation in and contribution to project reviews, technical studies, workshops, and meetings related to the CORROSION discipline, in accordance with project milestones and gate requirements. Early identification of technical risks, execution risks, and scope variations within the CORROSION scope, including performance of impact assessments and provision of clear, structured recommendations to the Onshore Package Technical Manager to support informed decision-making. Ensuring the availability, competency, and high performance of the CORROSION team, in close coordination with the Onshore Package Technical Manager, to meet project objectives and execution delivery commitments. Your day-to-day activities: Ensure the Engineering Dossier is delivered with a robust coating engineering definition and a fit for purpose design that can be procured, fabricated, transported, installed, and operated safely in accordance with the project basis of design and applicable project standards. Ensure and coordinate the proper realization of the coating and painting design in compliance with project standards, specifications, procedures, schedules, and the required levels of quality and safety. Challenge the EPSCC Contractor on the proposed design and oversee the development of coating and painting specifications and procedures. Identify coating and painting engineering technical decisions, define and manage a clear way forward for decision making, and report progress and outcomes to the Package Engineering Coordinator. Contribute to the proper identification and specification of LLI and ensure close coordination with other disciplines on all engineering, constructability, and operational matters. Ensure that relevant feedback and lessons learned from previous similar projects are fully considered and embedded in the design development. Assist in the planning and preparation of coating discipline kick off meetings with the EPSCC Contractor. Provide support to procurement engineering activities, including technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and manufacturing site visits. Assist during fabrication, transportation, and installation phases by liaising with QC resident personnel and site representatives to ensure proper preservation and execution of all coating activities, from surface preparation through repair procedures. Support fabrication and construction engineering through review of engineering documents, approval of modifications, non conformity assessments, and assistance with punch list closeout. Provide support to Piping and Layout discipline for expertise in Piping and Layout resistant materials, materials selection, and technologies. Support the project during installation and hookup stages through review and approval of work packs and red mark documentation. Perform thorough, efficient, and timely reviews of coating discipline documents, identify potential deviations from project standards, and challenge the design to achieve an optimized and fit for purpose outcome. Provide specialist technical expertise in coating processes, coating contr