Corrosion Engineer

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JOB GRADE: D2

Reference Number: DY24/10/02

Armscor Dockyard, Engineering Services Division has a vacancy for a Corrosion Engineer. Applications are invited from people meeting the qualifications and experience requirements set out below.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

  • To provide an affective Corrosion Prevention, Control and Protective Coating Consulting Service to the SA Navy and Armscor Dockyard.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Provide advice on coating technology and new developments in the field of Corrosion Control Engineering to the Stakeholders, South African Navy and Dockyard.
  • Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, anodes, and corrosion control facilities.
  • Draw up preparation and painting specifications for various surfaces and ensure correct interpretation thereof.
  • Carry out field trials and accelerated corrosion tests by utilizing the corrosion salt spray chamber.
  • Provide a consultancy service on the selection of coatings based on performance and life expectancy of a coating system by describing all aspects of coatings technology ranging from on surface preparation, acceptable environmental conditions, and application procedures and identify specific mandatory quality control procedures.  
  • Provide technical advice on all materials relating to corrosion and corrosion prevention/protection to the South African Navy, Internal personnel and external Stakeholders.
  • Provide a complete consultancy on all aspects of corrosion control including design, improvisation, constructing, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and monitoring.
  • Confirm that ship system managers are kept fully informed of any corrosion related problems / specifications or procedures that affect their vessels and other platforms and structures.
  • Carry out cathodic protection monitoring and examine cathodic protection reports to ensure existing systems are functional.
  • Carry out monthly on-board checks and provide corrective action on all Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems (ICCP) and Sacrificial Anode systems on Ships and Submarines.
  • Undertake all coating failure investigations both in the field and in the laboratory to provide current and future solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BSc Chemical Engineering/BSc (Hons) Chemistry/BSc (Hons) Materials Science
  • M. Tech in Science & Engineering will be an added advantage
  • Registration with ECSA or relevant body as Engineering Technician or eligible for registration will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years’ experience in Corrosion Control & Prevention Industry.  
  • Knowledge in a combination of the following: Corrosion failure investigation, field and laboratory testing will be an added advantage.    

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS           

  • Have an understanding of microbiological technology to recognize and overcome microbiological corrosion problems.
  • Have an adequate knowledge of metallic coating systems, e.g., hot dip galvanising (HDG), electroplating, metal spraying, and chemical conversion coatings (e.g., phosphating) and anodising.
  • Have an adequate knowledge of environmental control to know when this approach would be suitable (e.g., vapour phase corrosion inhibitors) for corrosion prevention.
  • Have specialist knowledge of corrosion in marine environments.                                  

SPECIAL PROFICIENCY/SKILLS:

  • Analytical and sound decision-making skills                                                                                                                 
  • Good communication skills within an integrated project environment.
  • The ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Dedicated, disciplined, hard worker and service oriented
  • Puts high priority on safety and environment
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding engineering environment
  • Experience of interpreting specifications and preparing technical proposals
  • Extensive experience of planning, project management and client liaison.
  • Route cause analyses and troubleshooting complex problems
  • Good commination skills and general understanding of people management
  • Coating Inspection Knowledge
  • Cathodic Protection Knowledge
  • Corrosion Engineering Training is preferable
  • Structural Knowledge
  • Basic metallurgy
  • Legal Compliance
  • Technical report writing
  • Reading and understand technical drawings
  • Understanding Chemical methods
  • Safety regulations
  • Ability to Conceptualize

To apply, send your application to Careersdy@Armscor.co.za

NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process.  In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.  People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 13 November 2024.  Late applications will not be considered.

Enquiries: Zanele Masiza (021 787 3137)

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