Materials Engineer

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading International Power Generation company who require a Materials Engineer to join their Materials & Structural Analysis Team.

As a Materials Engineer, you will provide materials engineering support across the fleets power generation assets and broader business operations. Your responsibilities will include conducting failure investigations, offering technical expertise, examining power plant components, and contributing to research and development efforts. This position offers a great opportunity to apply creative problem-solving skills in a multidisciplinary environment where various engineering fields converge to deliver innovative solutions.

If you're a degree qualified Materials Engineer with extensive Power Plant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Materials Engineer role Reporting to the Head of Department, you will be responsible for:

Lead and contribute to root cause investigations of power plant component failures, including high-temperature/high-pressure vessels and piping, gas and steam turbines, wind turbines, and more.
Assist in developing effective corrective actions and preventive strategies to reduce the risk of future failures.
Provide expert guidance on materials selection, coatings, corrosion management, and, where applicable, integrity and defect assessments.
Engage in research and development activities focused on material life extension in existing plants and the adoption of advanced materials for next-generation and decarbonisation-focused power technologies.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary, team-based environments.
Produce clear, detailed, and accurate technical reports to support engineering decisions and project outcomes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

Chartered membership or equivalent accreditation, of a relevant institution or be a UK/Internationally recognised technical expert
A degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy or Corrosion Science. They should have or be willing to work towards Chartered Engineer status.

Personal skills The Materials Engineer role would suit someone who has:

In-depth knowledge and experience of physical metallurgy of steels, nickel and cobalt alloys and advanced high temperature materials and coatings.
Good understanding of the fundamentals of high temperature joining techniques.
An understanding of a range of power generation technologies together with an understanding of common damage mechanisms associated with them.
Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and their mitigation on a range of power and process plants.
Have significant experience in undertaking component failure investigations.
As the role involves interaction across the whole of Uniper be able to effectively communicate complex ideas and solutions to a range of stakeholders.

Salary and benefits of the Materials Engineer role

Industry competitive salary up to £90,000 per year

Extensive benefits package

Hybrid work pattern

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