Element has an opportunity for a Metallurgical Test Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team in UAE

As a member of the operations team, this role will be primarily responsible for  supporting the Metallurgy team in running day to day laboratory affairs. performing lab-based testing along with site and field testing.

This position will be based in Abu Dhabi , UAE

• Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements while  performing metallurgical analysis including metallographic examinations on various materials to be determine grain size, cleanliness, volume percentage of phases, coating thickness measurements and general microstructure evaluation & generate evaluation reports with technical findings
• Perform in-situ metallography, associated site testing as well as undertake site visits/inspections/NDT associated with the requirements of the work
• Support in performing routine mechanical tests for material properties evaluation and weld procedure specification qualification as per various international standards (ASME, API, AWS and BS) where the tests would typically include tensile test, Impact test, Nick-Break test, Bend Test, Macro examination, Hardness Surveys, CTOD and others
• Coordinate with the clients & third-party witness as required for the testing
• Manage the tasks in discussion with the Senior Team members in order to complete the work within the committed schedules and be willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the supervisor and/or department manager to support the Company's requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or related discipline along with 4 years of experience working in a laboratory in the field of metallurgy testing
• Excellent technical report writing skills along with good MS office & analytical skills 
• Experience in image analysis software (microscope) and LIMS would be beneficial
• Knowledge of heat treatment of alloys & characterization and qualified to ASNT NDT level II or equivalent in MPI, DPT, UT 
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of metallurgical testing equipment and operating in lab and / or industrial environment
• Excellent organisational and team leading skills along with good written and oral communication skills in English

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When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

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