Senior Corrosion & Coating Engineer

IOTA GROUP is an international engineering and services company supporting major players in the energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. We provide technical expertise and project support through experienced consultants across complex international environments. We are currently looking for a Senior Corrosion & Coating Engineer to support a major Oil & Gas project, with an initial assignment in Chengdu, China, followed by a relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan. Lead and coordinate Corrosion and Coating engineering activities within the assigned project scope. Ensure the development and delivery of robust, coherent and traceable Corrosion and Coating engineering documentation. Ensure that all designs are fit for purpose and suitable for procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation, commissioning and safe operation. Ensure compliance with the project Basis of Design, specifications, procedures, applicable standards and contractual requirements. Review and technically assess Corrosion, Coating and Painting engineering documentation. Develop, review and oversee coating and painting specifications and procedures. Provide specialist technical expertise in: Coating and painting processes Coating control Corrosion-resistant materials Materials selection Environmental conditioning Coating technologies Thermal insulation Passive fire protection Identify technical risks, deviations and potential improvements within the Corrosion and Coating scope. Challenge proposed engineering solutions to achieve optimized, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose designs. Coating & Painting Qualification Prepare and manage scopes of work for coating application tests and qualification activities. Oversee the development, qualification and approval of coating procedures. Support plant qualifications, procedure application tests and acceptance testing. Work closely with QA/QC teams to ensure appropriate qualification and application of coating systems. Review relevant Inspecti