Metallurgy Engineer

Job Summary:

Metallurgy Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and select suitable materials for valve components (body, bonnet, trim, etc.) based on service conditions, customer specifications, and applicable standards (API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, ISO).
• Prepare and review

  Material Specifications

  ,

  Material Test Reports (MTRs)

  ,

  Heat Treatment Records

  , and

  Mechanical Test Reports

  .
• Assist in development, qualification, and approval of

  Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

  and

  Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)

  , ensuring metallurgical compatibility and performance.
• Support and validate

  NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

  compliance for sour service valves.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to ensure raw materials and forgings meet chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements.
• Conduct

  failure analysis

  ,

  root cause investigations

  , and recommend corrective/preventive actions for metallurgical issues (e.g., cracking, corrosion, hardness non-conformance).
• Monitor and control heat treatment processes (e.g., normalizing, tempering, solution annealing) and verify compliance through metallurgical and mechanical testing.
• Support API audits, customer visits, and third-party inspections with technical and metallurgical documentation.
• Provide training and technical support to welding, quality, and production teams regarding metallurgy and materials.

Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline (Masters degree is an advantage).
• Additional certifications in welding metallurgy, NDT, or API-related standards are desirable.

Experience:

• 3–8 years of experience in

  valve manufacturing

  , pressure equipment, or related industry.
• Familiarity with

  API standards

  (e.g., API 600, API 6D, API 598),

  ASME B16.34

  , and relevant

  ASTM

  material specifications.
• Hands-on experience in material selection, failure analysis, and quality documentation.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of

  ferrous and non-ferrous alloys

  , heat treatment effects, corrosion behavior, and mechanical properties.
• Familiarity with

  material traceability systems

  ,

  MTC formats

  , and

  QMS documentation

  .
• Good understanding of

  NACE, IBR, PED

  , and international standards related to metallurgy.
• Proficiency in metallurgical lab operations, hardness testing, microstructure analysis, and report generation.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Knowledge:

• Exposure to

  casting

  ,

  forging

  , and

  machining

  processes.
• Experience in

  low-temperature

  and

  high-pressure

  service material selection.
• Understanding of

  coating, plating, and surface treatment

  technologies used in valve manufacturing.

Working Conditions:

• Office and shop-floor environment; occasional lab work and supplier visits.
• May be required to travel for material audits or customer technical discussions.