Senior Corrosion Modeler Developer, Chemical Modeling & Simulation
Overview
Python-driven corrosion modeling expert to advance state-of-the-art simulation technology at OLI. You will lead model development and collaborate with research partners to address industrial corrosion challenges across oil & gas, metals, power, and water sectors. Join a multidisciplinary team driving research, practical application, and industry partnerships. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge thermodynamic modeling and predictive maintenance use cases.
What You'll Do6
- 1Build and advance next-generation corrosion simulation technology to improve accuracy and predictive capability.
- 2Lead project portfolio development, identify opportunities, and ensure alignment with industry needs.
- 3Customize and optimize corrosion models for oil and gas, metals and mining, power generation, and water treatment.
- 4Collaborate with clients to tailor simulations to their needs and interpret model results.
- 5Coordinate with physical property researchers, process engineers, and software developers to drive innovation.
- 6Establish research partnerships with universities and national laboratories on sustainability and asset integrity studies.
Requirements10
- 1PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or related field with corrosion focus
- 2Postdoctoral experience preferred
- 3Proven research expertise in corrosion modeling and simulation
- 4Proven expertise in analysis of experimental data
- 5Familiarity with corrosion mitigation or material selection standards
- 6Experience with conventional chemical processes in upstream/downstream oil & gas or chemical sectors
- 7Experience with thermodynamic phase/chemical equilibrium calculations preferred
- 85+ years of industrial corrosion experience on modeling, mitigation, or material selection
- 9Background in scientific programming with corrosion/thermodynamic modeling equations (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB, Fortran)
- 10Experience with process simulation platforms (e.g., APSEN, HYSYS, Pro-II, OLI Studio), and/or hybrid modeling (e.g., Hybrid, PINNs, AI/ML)
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