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Senior Metallurgist / Material Scientist
Tüv Rheinland
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is looking for a Senior Metallurgist / Materials Scientist to join their team. This role involves leading metallurgical failure examinations, conducting site investigations, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ferrous metallurgy and failure analysis, particularly in high-temperature degradation mechanisms. Your expertise will contribute to the development of new business opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects within the power sector and beyond, providing a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of industrial failure analysis experience in the power industry.
- Strong background in ferrous metallurgy and root cause investigation.
Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgical failure examinations and produce formal reports.
- Conduct site visits for investigations and mentor junior investigators.
Skills
Education
Job description
04th April, 2025
Position: Senior Metallurgist / Material Scientist
Location: United Kingdom
Permanent role
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist / Materials Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis, and root cause investigation, with particular expertise in high-temperature degradation mechanisms, including creep and corrosion. Experience within the power plant sector is highly desirable, though candidates from the oil & gas or petrochemical industries with relevant experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver metallurgical failure examinations, including laboratory work and formal reporting.
- Conduct site visits to carry out investigations and inspections.
- Mentor and develop less experienced failure investigators.
- Produce formal technical reports and other project deliverables on time and within budget.
- Prepare proposals and tender documents to develop new business.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Manage larger, project-based investigations.
- Stay up to date with relevant standards, legislation, and industry best practices.
- Periodic travel within the UK and abroad as required by projects.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of industrial failure analysis experience in the power industry (experience in petrochemical and oil & gas industries may be considered).
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
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