Yogesh Bhambri
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Principal Metallurgy and Corrosion Engineer specialising in materials selection and corrosion control. Led optimisation of materials to achieve cost savings and conducted comprehensive failure analyses. Executed Asset Integrity projects, including Risk Based Inspection and Remaining Life Assessment. Developed detailed corrosion loops and Corrosion Control Documents, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective corrosion management and enhance project outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Metallurgy and Corrosion Engineer
McDermott Middle East
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Prepared and issued materials selection deliverables including MSR, MSD, corrosion control reports, diagrams, corrosion rate calculations, and CRA alloy evaluations using ECE 5.9; coordinated project specifications for sour service, corrosion monitoring, and chemical injection study report reviews; evaluated technical bids and coordinated specialist third-party studies such as CRAS, MCA, and CCM workshops, reports, and dead leg registers; attended CRAS/MCA meetings to provide inputs and prepared/reviewed SOW for risk-based inspection studies.
- Reviewed and verified efficacy of corrosion inhibitors by scrutinising qualification test reports and witnessing performance tests at Intertek's Sharjah laboratory, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Provided materials and corrosion support to disciplines for materials selection queries and reviewed technical bid evaluations, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Bids: Umm Shaif Gas Cap, SARB Gas Project, Al Nasr
- Projects: EPC Works for Umm Shaif LTDP-2, 2.0 Ramp up Project, FEED Works Umm Lulu Future Development Project
Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer
Qatar Energy
Qatar
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Review and approve/reject MSTs, MSDs, Materials Selection and Corrosion Mitigation reports (MSRs), Corrosion Management Strategies/Philosophies, Cathodic protection deliverables (CP Spec, CP Survey, CP Design report, CP Installation and Commissioning). Ensure compliance with Project scope, Shell DEPs, QE Technical standards, Approve/reject TDRs submitted by Engineering Contractors
- Provided materials engineering and corrosion control support to end user operations and facilities, conducting root cause analysis and recommending remedial actions for corrosion issues and metallurgical degradation.
- Cathodic Protection: Pipeline impressed current (ICCP), Sacrificial anodes (SACP), CP Design calculations, CP Test stations, Monitoring, Junction boxes (Anode/Negative), Current attenuation, DC & AC coupons, CP of reinforced steel bar embedded in concrete, CP zones, ICCP of tank bottom plates through MMO coated Ti anode grid, Internal CP of vessels and tanks by ICCP and SACP, Subsea crude oil pipeline external corrosion protection by SACP
- Selected project materials and assessed MOC specifications, protective coatings, cathodic protection, FEED engineering, detailed design, and construction phases to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Optimised materials of construction for production separator system, gas compressor, and gas dehydration systems, contributing to significant cost savings for pilot project facilities.
- Dukhan Production Upgrade EPC, Mesaieed Refinery Upgrade FEED, CO2 Reinjection FEED Project, Crude and Gas Flowline Hook up EPC Projects, Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) FEED, MM/BH Offshore WHP Projects- Qatar
Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer
Chiyoda CCEL Contracted through Brunel
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed Materials Corrosion Audit (MCA) study, reviewed MCA report, and conducted meetings with COMPANY, projects, and DNV-GL specialist 3rd party vendor to ensure compliance and address findings.
- Reviewed technical bids for cathodic protection (CP) Train 5 SOW and CP materials bid analysis, coordinated vendor meetings, and ensured alignment with COMPANY-specific requirements while collaborating with procurement department on bid analysis.
- Achieved cost savings by recommending removal of GFVE internal lining of instrument air buffer tank, providing technical justification based on low corrosion rates in instrument air service.
- Conducted EPC for ADNOC Offshore's Zirku Facilities, focusing on capacity enhancement for Train-5 in Abu Dhabi.
- Prepare and Issue MSR & MSD
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
China Petroleum Engineering Co Contracted through NES
Dubai, UAE
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted ECE corrosion rate calculations for 92 oil producer flowlines in both corrosion inhibitor and uninhibited conditions to assess and mitigate corrosion risks.
- Issued specifications for CRA (corrosion resistant alloys) clad piping and pipelines, and specifications for piping, forging, plates, and castings for sour service to meet industry standards.
- Developed material selection report (MSR) and diagrams (MSDs) for Bab Central Degassing Station (BCDS), Remote Degassing Station (RDS), and Pads/Mini Pads to ensure optimal material performance.
- Bab Field Integrated Facility EPC Project (BIFP) - Dubai
Materials & Corrosion Consultant
SABIC, National Methanol Company-Ibn Sina
Saudi Arabia
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed corrosion loops on PFDs for process circuits with identical operating conditions, damage mechanisms, and MOC; verified piping circuits on P&IDs and assigned damage mechanisms for MTBE, methanol, and POM plants, performing risk assessment using Meridium RBI software.
- Conducted failure investigations on duplex SS pump casing pinhole leaks, Hastelloy C276 flange leaks in hot formic acid/formaldehyde service, and spent caustic regenerant line stagnant leaks; analysed dilute sulfuric acid line pinhole leaks, valve erosion from steam hammering, and reviewed chemical dosing effects in boiler feed water system.
- Handled complex problems and issues by understanding root causes and implementing solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to upskill team members and improve service delivery.
- Interfaced with client leads and became trusted advisor or confidant to client.
Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer
Mott Mc Donald Grp OGP
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed materials selection report and materials selection diagram (MSD) for KJO-SO6 FEED Project at Al Khafji Multi Effect Distillation (MED) desalination plant, addressing erosion-corrosion issues in aggressive salt-laden/brine environment, and specified materials of construction (MOC) including Ti-Gr2, SDSS, DSS, 6Mo, SS 316, CS, RTR (FRP).
- Developed materials selection diagram and report for GASCO Taweelah FEED Project, prepared scope of work for 3rd party specialist (Wood Grp- Intetech) for corrosion risk assessment study, reviewed technical proposals, technical queries (TQs), and technical bid evaluations (TBEs), evaluated ECE corrosion calculations by 3rd party specialist, monitored CRAS workshop, and approved CRAS report.
- Created detailed scope of work for internal corrosion direct assessment on oil and fuel gas pipeline, outlining procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Senior Metallurgist
Jacobs Engineering
Houston, TX
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Phillips 66 Lake Charles Refinery Tier 3 Gasoline Project Hydro Desulfurization (HDS Unit)-Peer Review materials selection diagram/materials selection template and resolve client comments
- Developed materials selection diagram and template for piping in continuous caustic treating and dissolved nitrogen flotation projects
- Selected and reviewed metallurgy for equipment and piping on revamp and modification projects, including amine HC separation and ULC recycle oil system for processing fresh FEED and low conversion modifications
- Reviewed vendor procedures for pickling/passivation and conducted copper sulphate examination to verify clad removal
- Analysed effects of steam tracing at 305F on piping metallurgy in amine service
- Shell Martinez- Peer review CMDs of CDU and VDU units
Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer
Technip Energies
Mumbai, India
04.2010 - 11.2013
- Selected materials for the project, defined the materials selection basis, evaluated principal damage mechanisms, calculated corrosion rates using ECE 5 corrosion prediction software, recommended mitigation measures, and developed MSDs and MSR.
- Identified corrosion mechanisms and rates; specified corrosion allowances for equipment and piping in refinery corrosive environments, developing materials selection diagrams and reports for crude distillation units (CDU), vacuum distillation units (VDU), and utilities to support asset reliability.
- Developed MSD and MSR for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), ethylene, and pygas units at integrated refinery and petrochemical complex (IRPC) in Rayong, Thailand, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Selected materials for equipment and piping, and developed MSD and MSR for the RTI Warm Syngas Cleanup Pilot plant, which included high temperature desulfurization, trace contaminant removal, and direct sulphur recovery processes.
- Reviewed and verified materials selection diagram for advanced dual loop reactor and metallocene (MPE) units; developed materials selection philosophy to enhance project integrity.
- Westlake Petro 1 (Lake Charles) extended PDP for Ethylene expansion, Develop materials selection diagram and materials selection report
- USGC Petrochemicals Project, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co Limited -Ethylene and utility units, develop MSD and MSR
- Refinery and petrochemical complex of the Ecuadorian Pacific, SK Engineering and Construction, Manabi, Ecuador-- Provide support to Lead Metallurgist in preparing materials selection diagram for CDU, VDU Units.
Senior Materials Engineer
SHAW Energy & Chemicals
Houston, TX
03.2007 - 04.2010
- Corrosion and Metallurgical failure mechanisms: FCC slurry corrosion, Carbonate Stress Corrosion cracking, Erosion/Corrosion, Sulfidation, Creep/Stress Rupture, Sigma phase embrittlement (Regenerator cyclones), Refractory Degradation (Reactor, Regenerator, Riser, Stand pipes), 885F Embrittlement (Fractionator Bottoms), CSCC of Austenitic SS, SSC, HIC, SOHIC, SWC, Naphthenic Acid corrosion, Amine corrosion (Acid gas loading, HSAS, temp, flow Velocity) (AGRU unit), Acid Dew point corrosion, stress induced cracking of Cold formed SS 304/316 heads by phase transformation of austenitic to martensite during heavy deformation of certain sections such as flange and knuckle areas
- Reviewed stream data (process, operating conditions, corrosive species) from heat and mass balance (HMBs) and MS tables, evaluated corrosion and degradation mechanisms, selected materials and corrosion allowances, and specified materials for various process services based on MSDs received as PDP from process licensors
- Review WPS/PQR as per ASME Sec IX, Marathon GME Spec-'Chrome Moly equipment in High temp hydrogen service': HCU Reactors in V enhanced 2.25Cr-1Mo (P5) with SS 347 (P8) internal Weld overlay (WOL), J factor of Base metals, Xfactor of Weld consumables, DHT (Dehydrogenation Heat Treatment), ISR, Step cooling tests, Ferrite number, Chemical analysis of SS 347 WOL
- Reviewed vendor documents for Marathon GME (Garyville Major Expansion) projects, including HCU and KHT (kerosene hydro-treater) unit, and evaluated vendor test results such as step cooling tests, NDE tests (UT, RT, PT, MT), ferrite tests, PWHT, PMI, and hydrotest procedures to ensure compliance with project standards
- Identified relevant engineering standards for compliance in project activities., process and/or criterion as appropriate, ensuring activities comply with applicable codes and standards. Managing activities to adhere to project schedule.
- RasTanura Integrated Project (RTIP) Dow and Saudi Aramco, RasTanura, Developed materials selection diagram and report for FCC, vacuum gas oil (VGO), and pygas units to guide material choices in critical applications
- Petrobras COMPERJ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Develop materials selection diagram and materials selection report for high olefins FCC (HOFCC), and ethylene units.
- EPC Project: Marathon GME - HCU/KHT, Marathon Petroleum Company, Garyville, LA, Review welding procedures (WPS/PQR) per ASME Section 9, NDT, Heat treatment, hydro testing, ferrite testing and hardness procedures for 2.25Cr-1Mo-V heavy wall reactors, CS/Low alloy steel and SS cladded vessel, columns, heat exchanger, pumps and piping
- HS (High severity)-FCC Semi-Commercial Plant, 3000BD, Nippon Oil Corporation, Mizushima Refinery, Japan Develop materials selection diagram Petrobras HOFCC (High Olefins FCC), COMPERJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Project Senior Metallurgist
Bodycote Testing Group
Houston, TX
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Coordinated production logistics, client communication, and project management for microstructure and corrosion test evaluations, automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) weld defect validation, CAD layout for PQR coupon testing, and CTOD testing.
- Led operations in metallurgical/corrosion lab, conducting mechanical testing and performing root cause failure analysis, microstructural analysis, micro hardness testing per ASTM/API standards, and corrosion testing per ASTM G28 and G48 standards, including HIC testing per NACE standard TM0284.
Metallurgical Consultant I
Lloyd's Register Capstone
Houston, TX
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Conducted high temperature hydrogen attack studies (Surface/Internal Decarburization, Fissuring) via FMR microstructure examination on Hydrotreating Reactor samples per API RP 941 to assess material integrity.
- Assessed high temperature metal dusting corrosive attack on Airliquide POX burner injector, revealing linear Lack of fusion flaws at Nozzle to Flange fillet weld, indicating accelerated corrosion under the weld bead.
- Handled complex problems and issues by understanding root causes and implementing solutions.
- Interfaced with client leads and became trusted advisor or confidant to client.
Education
Master of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
Wright State Univ
Dayton, OH, USA01-2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NITK)
Mangalore01-1998
Skills
- Materials selection
- Corrosion control
- Corrosion assessment
- Protective coatings
- Metallurgical engineering
- Metallurgical analysis
- Failure analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Materials engineering
- Vendor management
- Bid evaluation
- Environmental impact
Certification
- NACE Certified Senior Corrosion Technologist, 67783
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A certified (Level 2), Radiographic Testing RT (Level 2), Ultrasonic Testing UT (Level 2), Magnetic Particle Testing MPT (Level 2), Liquid Penetrant Testing LPT (Level 2)
- American Petroleum Institute API 571-Materials and Corrosion-Damage Mechanisms, 77882
Custom
- AMPP/NACE, active 2007-01-01
- AWS, 2007-01-01
- ASM, Treasurer, 2002-01-01
- TMS, 2002-01-01
Timeline
Principal Metallurgy and Corrosion Engineer
McDermott Middle East
12.2024 - 05.2026
Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer
Qatar Energy
05.2019 - 10.2024
Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer
Chiyoda CCEL Contracted through Brunel
10.2018 - 04.2019
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
China Petroleum Engineering Co Contracted through NES
12.2017 - 07.2018
Materials & Corrosion Consultant
SABIC, National Methanol Company-Ibn Sina
12.2016 - 11.2017
Lead Materials & Corrosion Engineer
Mott Mc Donald Grp OGP
07.2014 - 08.2016
Senior Metallurgist
Jacobs Engineering
12.2013 - 06.2014
Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer
Technip Energies
04.2010 - 11.2013
Senior Materials Engineer
SHAW Energy & Chemicals
03.2007 - 04.2010
Project Senior Metallurgist
Bodycote Testing Group
09.2006 - 02.2007
Metallurgical Consultant I
Lloyd's Register Capstone
06.2005 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
Wright State Univ
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NITK)