| PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers
- Oversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries and product improvements
- Direct failure analysis activities and ensure timely root cause identification
- Review and approve technical reports and test results
- Ensure lab equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operated safely
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
- Support heat treatment processes and material property optimization, when required
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with HSE and QA systems
- Communicate project updates and milestones to leadership
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| EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science (required)
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer in Material Science a plus.
- 7–10+ years of relevant experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience.
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS - Strong knowledge of metallurgical testing, failure analysis, and material properties.
- Strong understanding of welding technologies, procedures, including ASM Section IX.
- Experience with lab equipment such as SEM, microscopy, hardness, and impact testing.
- Understanding of heat treatment processes and steel chemistry development.
- Familiarity of non-destructive testing including wet magnetic inspection, ultrasound, x-ray, etc.
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| BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES - Leadership
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- continuous improvement mindset
- Resilience
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| TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES’ - Metallurgical analysis
- Materials development and testing
- Data analysis and technical reporting
- Strong technical writing and verbal skills
- Knowledge of industry standards (API, NACE, ASTM, ASM).
- Knowledge of metallurgical flaw inspection processes.
- Ability to quickly master new softwares associated with metallurgical instruments and analysis.
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| FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - Support Grant Prideco R&D strategy through innovation in materials and product performance
- Partner with operations to transition R&D developments into production
- Drive alignment between R&D, quality, and manufacturing to improve overall product reliability and performance.
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