Material Engineer

Mexico, Mexico

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reference
Job reference 1276679
location
Location Mexico, Mexico
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published July 7, 2026

Airswift is looking for a Material Engineer to work in a contractor position in Mexico City for an oil and gas company.

Provide technical expertise for Material Technology, Material selection and Welding.

Developing Performance Standards enabling Structural Integrity for critical structures and systems.

Contribute to the continuous development of design basis and studies scope of work documents.

Please note: Expatriate candidates must hold a visa for the USA or Mexico.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee, with a specific focus and sense of responsibility, the selection of materials by contractors and the development of material specifications.

Provide input for tendering processes (Scope of Work/SoW, project requirements, etc.) and support the clarification of queries and the evaluation of proposals through to the RFA (Request for Award) stage.

Implement and monitor the design verification process.

Contribute to project risk workshops and track engineering actions related to risk mitigation measures.

Contribute to the change management process and the development of operational plans, philosophies, procedures, manuals, etc.

Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and other reviews related to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment).

Identify and track technical qualification requirements (TQPs) and qualifications, as necessary.

Provide input for schedule planning and cost estimates, paying special attention to material delivery and long-lead items (LLIs).

Contribute to the preparation of relevant sections of decision-support packages.

Ensure that lessons learned from previous projects and ongoing activities are captured and addressed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Higher Education

Advanced English is mandatory

Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory/company requirements and international standards.

 Have understanding from platform and subsea pipeline projects through all phases.

Possess in-depth knowledge of material assessment and selection including welding standards and methods.

 In-depth understanding of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion assessment.

Specialized knowledge of local and international regulatory frameworks

Experience in the design, manufacturing, and fabrication of subsea and offshore structures
Please note: Expatriate candidates must hold a visa for the USA or Mexico.

ABOUT AIRSWIFT 
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.


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