Metallurgical Engineer jobs in Texas

Metallurgical Engineer

The Company

IRISNDT Inc. (“IRISNDT”) is a world leader in non-destructive testing (“NDT”), servicing the U.S.A., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, providing specialized NDT and inspection services, materials engineering, heat treatment, rope access and wind services.

Since 1953, the Company has been servicing the oil and gas, petroleum and petrochemical, chemical, power generation, and pipeline industries.  A growing organization with a great demand for their services in the market, the Company employs over 2000 staff in the U.S.A., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

For additional information, please visit www.irisndt.com.

Job Description:

Based in Houston, TX, the successful candidate will be an active member of the IRISNDT team.  This is a full-time, permanent position.  IRISNDT offers a health benefits package to its employees.  Duties include:

• Make recommendations in the selection of material based on design objectives according to the application scheme, such as their material properties, resistance to elevated temperatures, resistance to deterioration from exposure to environmental conditions or to the service in which they are used. The recommendations are in conjunction with the cost/benefit analysis plans.
• Carry out failure analysis of components and equipment in the oil industry through the analysis of data from laboratory tests and other field tests of equipment from various industrial plants to determine their causes and define mitigation measures to prevent recurrence of these failures.
• Conduct mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical analysis tests, planning and implementing laboratory projects to identify damage mechanisms, as well as preparing reports with the results of the tests and trials carried out, highlighting the relevant applicable recommendations.
• Conduct tests on equipment base material (finished new products) and components exposed to services (pipe systems, plant equipment and associated components) to determine their quality and ensure their mechanical/structural integrity to remain in service.
• Evaluate the nature of materials and manufacturing process used for the construction of frequently used equipment and components in the chemical plants and refineries as well as defining new application windows for already known materials and alloys, as well as non-metallic materials.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering (or foreign equivalent);
• 2-years’ relevant experience as a Metallurgical Engineer required;
• NDT certification to PT II & UT I required;
• Valid Driver’s License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required; and
• Pre-employment background checks will be required.

Send resumes to: IRISNDT Inc., Attn: HR, 4649 S Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston, TX 77048.  Resumes may also be emailed to recruitment@irisndt.com.  Resumes without direct reference to the specific role will not be considered, and applicants not being considered will not be contacted.

Posted: 01 Jun 2024