ICorr STSM – Job Vacancy

ICorr STSM – Job Vacancy

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The Institute of Corrosion welcomes applications from ICorr members, for this important arising vacancy due to retirement of Jane Lomas, FICorr the existing post holder.

Job Title: Training Scheme Manager (Surface Treatments and Passive Fire Protection)

Location: Remote Working with occasional Northampton ICorr HQ Visits

Company Name: Institute of Corrosion

Job Type: Part-Time Consultancy (2 Days a week – part remunerated/part voluntary).

Applications: Initially via email to admin@icorr.org attaching CV and Training Experience Record

Closing Date: 30th September 2025

Commencement Date: 1st January 2026 (with prior Handover)

 Job Description:

General

  • To act on behalf of the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) in all matters relating to Surface Treatment Training and Competence Assessment (the Surface Treatment Scheme).
  • To report to President and take instructions from the Surface Treatment Governing Board (STGB) in all activities.
  • To keep the President and chair of STGB advised of all significant activities and to extend this advice to the President of ICorr in respect of any issues that may have significant strategic importance or expose ICorr to risk.
  • To issue monthly STSM reports with dashboards to President
  • To liaise with the Professional Assessment Committee (PAC) in respect of Certification of personnel (Certification being the ultimate responsibility of PAC) and in respect of any complaints received.
  • To liaise with course providers in respect of their marketing, booking and organising of all Surface Treatment (ST) and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) courses, in accordance with the Qualification Procedure Document (QPD), using approved ICorr Tutors and ICorr Course Packages, monitoring updates where required.
  • To actively help promote ST and PFP courses and maintain ICorr Website information.
  • To attend monthly STGB meetings and contribute to STGB updates of the QPD.
  • To work towards progression of Iso Certification for ST courses.
  • To recruit, train and mentor a deputy in all aspects of the role, with a view to succession planning.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
  • Experience at senior level in the surface treatment industry
  • Hold membership of ICorr, preferably FICorr.
  • Knowledge of Institute of Corrosion training activities (or other established Corrosion Training provider)
  • Level 3 certification
  • Significant experience in training and certification management
  • Strong relationships with key industry stakeholders
Argyll Ruane (ARL) becomes our 9th New Corporate Member

Argyll Ruane (ARL) becomes our 9th New Corporate Member

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ARL have a very long association with ICorr as a Training Partner

With over 25 years of experience, ARL are a world-leading provider of coatings training and examinations in all major methods. Accredited by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr), our courses range from Level 1 to Level 3.

Training Courses

 

Examinations

Recertifications

ARL also support our CORREX training operations

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ICATS course, accredited by the Institute of Corrosion, caters to organisations seeking to enhance the skills of their workforce by training them as competent industrial coatings applicators under an accredited scheme. Additionally, individuals looking to forge a career as a certified Industrial Coatings Applicator can greatly benefit from this programme.

The course curriculum is divided into theory and practical elements, providing a comprehensive educational experience. Ongoing assessments are conducted to gauge the candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the course material. The content is segmented into 12 chapters, covering a range of vital topics including:

• Health and safety in painting

• Corrosion protection

• Adhesion and paint service

• Paint application by brush

• Tools and equipment maintenance

• Environmental and inspection aspects of painting

If you’re interested in becoming a certified Industrial Coatings Applicator or wish to enhance the skills of your workforce, join us for our next ICATS course in Sheffield.

Contact

For more information on all its activities, please visit the ARL website pages: Global Leaders in NDT, Corrosion and Coatings Training or reach out to the team at Coating application & inspection | Argyll Ruane.

Launch of New United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch

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Welcome

Welcome to the new UAE branch, in a very exciting period in the history of ICorr. We hope that our expanding corrosion community in the UK (and internationally) are all keeping well.

I am most happy to report that the ICorr UAE Branch officially launched on 6th May 2025 with an inaugural general meeting, which was followed up with an excellent technical presentation (online event).

During the AGM, an introduction to the ICorr and its vision for the future was presented.

The ICorr president inaugurated the branch with kind wishes and then set out his expectation for the branch to share knowledge and advance science and engineering in the prevention of corrosion for the public benefit in the Middle East. The ICorr President Dr Yunnan Gao proposed Dr Muhammad Ejaz as the first chairman for the UAE branch and Hooman Takhtechian as its first vice chair. Past ICorr President Stephen Tate seconded the proposal.

A large number of candidates have come forward in response to a branch survey, and a full UAE branch committee will be
formed over the coming months, and additional online events are being planned for later in 2025. Due to current requirements for non-profit institute registration with the chambers of commerce in the UAE, the team is planning to run only online events initially, to confirm the level of interest. The UAE Team will also incorporate expertise from Oman – Emmanuel Marcus, who will be Vice Chair for that section.

We also take this opportunity to welcome Amir Attarchi (above) as our Events Coordinator who previously provided excellent support to the ICorr Aberdeen Branch.

Technical Presentation

The technical presentation by Sarah Bagnall, Director of R-TECH Materials, showcased studies on failure analysis, highlighting an insight into forensic investigation explaining failure mechanisms and prevention. Sarah Bagnall has been involved with over 700 failure investigations and has broad experience with a wide range of engineering components, metallic and non-metallic materials, and industries and has extensive expertise in corrosion of a wide range of materials, particularly for the chemical processing and petrochemical industries.

Photo: UAE Branch Chair – Dr. Muhammad Ejaz, PhD, CEng FIMMM, FICorr.

Photo: Vice-Chair, Hooman Takhtechian, MSc CEng FICorr MIMMM.

Photo: Emmanuel Marcus,
C.Eng, FICorr, FIMMM.

Photo: Events Coordinator, Amir Attarchi, MSc, CEng, MICorr,
AMPP Corrosion Specialist.

Over the last 10 years, Sarah has developed specialist expertise in the corrosion and thermal degradation of austenitic stainless steels and is the ICorr presenter for the BSSA stainless steels course; refer to Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steels – Institute of Corrosion. She is also the Chair of the Wales & South-West England branch for the ICorr that launched successfully in 2024.

Sarah strongly emphasised that determining the root cause of plant failures presents an opportunity to learn from the experience and that adopting such a philosophy is critical to the continual improvement of plant safety, performance, availability, and reliability whilst reducing maintenance costs. She added that conducting an effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation provides an avenue to understand and critically analyse all of the factors that have contributed towards a plant failure and failure mode. Sarah outlined the necessary steps for conducting a successful materials failure analysis with examples and discussed failure mechanisms which were encountered within the oil and gas industry. Several case studies relevant to the energy sector were also presented and discussed.

We do, of course, wish to acknowledge the support provided by ICorr HQ and our President and Past President for the successful start-up of the UAE branch following extensive research and planning. This report and where we are today represent the continuing commitment of the ICorr UAE Team, who bring their wide range of experience and contacts to the table at every meeting.

ICorr Wales and South-West Branch Marks One-Year Anniversary with Joint Event in Cardiff with IOM3 Newport and Cardiff Materials Society

ICorr Wales and South-West Branch Marks One-Year Anniversary with Joint Event in Cardiff with IOM3 Newport and Cardiff Materials Society

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The Wales and South-West Regional Branch of the Institute of Corrosion marked its one-year anniversary with a collaborative event in Cardiff, held in partnership with the IOM3 Newport and Cardiff Materials Society. The event brought together professionals, students, and experts from across the fields of corrosion and materials science for an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and cross-disciplinary engagement.

Hosted at Cardiff University, the event featured two technical presentations, the first being delivered by Simon Daly, who is a Senior Consultant at Safinah Group. The presentation focused on the growing complexity and importance of passive fire protection (PFP) and protective coatings in large-scale infrastructure projects such as high-rise buildings, stadiums, and data centres. It highlighted the challenges posed by evolving fire scenarios, new materials, and compressed project timelines, emphasising that quality outcomes depend on thorough planning, early-stage specification, and effective coordination across all project phases. Drawing on extensive industry experience, the presentation explored how risks increase and opportunities for value diminish as projects progress, underscoring the need for a proactive, design-first approach and illustrating key lessons through real-world examples of project handoffs and failures.

The second presentation was given by Dr Nicola Emmerson, a practical conservator and lecturer with a focus on the preservation of metallic heritage. The presentation covered the challenges faced by conservators in preserving metal heritage, from historic structures like iron bridges and ships to archaeological artefacts. It discussed how corrosion science is applied to heritage conservation, balancing preservation of original materials with maintaining the object’s intangible historical value. Through research examples conducted at Cardiff University in partnership with heritage organisations, the presentation emphasised the importance of collaboration between corrosion scientists and conservators to develop effective corrosion prevention strategies within ethical and professional guidelines.

Since its launch in 2024, the ICorr Wales and South-West Branch has rapidly grown in momentum, hosting a series of successful technical events and building a strong network of industry professionals, academics, and early-career engineers. The anniversary event not only celebrated this progress but also reinforced the importance of regional collaboration and community in addressing the evolving challenges in corrosion and materials performance. The ICorr Wales and South-West Branch also held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which provided an important platform to acknowledge the ongoing contributions of the committee members. All members, apart from Ben Capewell, who has resigned from the committee, will continue their roles in driving the organisation’s initiatives forward. The AGM also introduced Syed Umair Niaz Bukhari, who joined the committee as a new member, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to the group.

For more information about the branch and upcoming events, contact: swchair@icorr.org

You can also keep up to date on events by visiting our LinkedIn page; https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12992293/

ICorr North-West Branch Hosts Joint Event with the Institute of Asset Management (IOM)

ICorr North-West Branch Hosts Joint Event with the Institute of Asset Management (IOM)

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ICorr NW Branch held a joint meeting with the Institute of Asset Management at the University of Manchester on 1st April 2025. The event explored the theme of infrastructure asset failures, with speakers presenting various case studies—particularly highlighting the impact of corrosion to infrastructure.

Dave Champness  (Post-Graduate Researcher and Previous Water Industry Engineer) opened the session with a personal story related to asset management and aspects of corrosion in his talk “Concepts of Asset Management and How Corrosion Features”.  Paul Russell, Product Manager Concrete Repair and Composites at Mapei (UK) Ltd then spoke on product environmental sustainability, sharing case studies on extending the lifespan of structures in his presentation “Re-Lifing Structures to Extend Service”. Paul covered the carbon reduction gained in the products Mapei employs and also how they’ve sympathetically restored heritage buildings. Darren Henson (Workshop Manager at United Utilities) spoke about how corrosion can affect key assets such as pumps and the challenges of maintenance and prevention of shutdowns. Carlos Sanchez Senior Materials Scientist at The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also contributed, using case studies to illustrate his presentation, “How Corrosion can Result in Catastrophic Asset Failure”.

This was a very well attended event that attracted many questions from the Audience.

Presentations

All presentations will be uploaded soon to: https://www.icorr.org/northwest/ under Local Technical Programme.

Forthcoming Events

UK-China Corrosion Summit – 3rd-4th September 2025

Institute of Corrosion National AGM – November 19th.

Planning continues for these exciting events. Further details will be released to the NW Branch website, mailing list and ICorr members in due course.

Future NW Branch Committee meetings are planned for:

• 12th August 2025

• 14th October 2025

If you would like to know more about our activities or become involved with the NW Branch, please contact: nwchair@Icorr.org