Deputy Lead Engineer – Corrosion Control

Deputy Lead Engineer – Corrosion Control

July 28, 2025

Engineering graduate preferably in Metallurgy, Mechanical or Electrical with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience primarily in pipeline integrity management and Cathodic protection. Experience in Oil & Gas / Public Sector preferred. PEC registration is mandatory. Certification of AMPP (NACE), API, or TWI for Cathodic Protection/Coating Inspection is an added advantage.

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to manage corrosion across all pipelines and gathering networks within SSGC and ensure integrity through a systematic approach to meet company targets. The role involves ensuring asset integrity by implementing protection against degradation mechanisms so that each asset completes its life within defined design envelopes. This role will involve conducting detailed inspections at Corrosion Control stations, buried pipelines, and pipeline construction projects. It also requires accurately documenting and reporting inspection findings and taking remedial actions in accordance with relevant codes and standards.

• Ensure CC stations are working as per requirement and undertake rectification/maintenance where required.
• Maintain the maintenance record.
• Ensure a comprehensive Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) program that can effectively manage assets, minimize downtime and repair costs, and extend asset life.
• Ensure optimum efficiency of CC operations to prevent pipeline corrosion by reviewing coating and wrapping conditions.
• Identify corrosion-related problems in the field through surveys including bi-annual pipe-to-soil potential surveys, DCVG surveys of new and old pipelines, Close Interval Potential Survey (CIPS), fortnightly inspection of Cathodic Protection Stations, periodic technical audit of existing CP system, pipeline integrity assessment for external corrosion and CP instruments, and renovation of ground-bed.
• Coordinate activities with other service providers and/or vendors, where necessary.
• Implement health assessment of the existing coating system as part of the pipeline integrity assessment program.
• Develop and arrange coating rehabilitation plans based on findings and recommendations of the pipeline integrity assessment.
• Develop corrosion monitoring and cathodic protection systems through material specifications, calculations and graphic/statistical analysis, power assessment and evaluation of survey data; coordinate with contracts, environmental compliance, and right-of-way departments.
• Arrange Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for newly laid pipelines.
• Perform timely renewal of ground beds across sections based on condition and renewal requirements.
• Monitor field tests including PCM, CIPS, structure potential, DCVG, soil resistivity, current requirements, etc., and plan for recoating of pipelines based on survey results.
• Diagnose and rectify system difficulties during survey operations.
• Conduct interference testing and coordinate interactions with vendors and customers.
• Prepare reports on surveys and design; prepare charts and tables for management.
• Assist in designing and planning corrosion control for new and existing pipelines.
• Arrange installation of sacrificial anode systems for pipeline protection against corrosion; conduct post-installation survey.
• Assist in implementation of policies, procedures and rules regarding corrosion control of assets and undertake required corrosion control work.
• Perform pipeline rectification activities in response to field survey findings and monitor CP levels to ensure effectiveness in accordance with cathodic protection criteria.
• Prepare survey reports and findings on coating deterioration; revalidate Pipeline Integrity Assessment and identify vulnerable sections.
• Develop reports regarding corrosion monitoring from assigned areas and guide action accordingly.
• Arrange procurement of necessary materials and equipment in a timely manner.
• Assist in under-construction pipeline projects and monitor coating status at handover.
• Ensure all corrosion control activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., NACE standards, OGRA regulations).
• Provide training and development for employees involved in corrosion control to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and with the Business Principles and Ethics Policy / Code of Conduct.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by senior management.