Bruce Gordon
Engineering Manager | Materials, Corrosion & Integrity
Bruce has over 40 years of experience in materials, corrosion, and asset integrity engineering within the oil and gas industry. His career spans both research and field application, with a strong focus on materials selection, corrosion management, and system-level integrity across offshore and onshore facilities.
He began his career with Shell Development and Shell Offshore, working in materials science and corrosion engineering, where he contributed to corrosion modeling, inhibitor development, and failure analysis for upstream and downstream systems. He later transitioned into project and consulting roles, supporting major offshore developments and complex production systems around the world.
Over the past 25 years, Bruce has worked as a senior consultant on large-scale projects ranging from individual equipment upgrades to major deepwater developments. His experience includes materials selection for topsides systems, corrosion modeling, risk-based integrity assessments, and development of corrosion management strategies for long-term asset performance.
He has supported projects such as Whale, Vito, Appomattox, and Perdido, working closely with design and operations teams to ensure materials and corrosion risks are properly understood and managed throughout the asset lifecycle. His work integrates materials behavior, production chemistry, and operating conditions to provide practical, system-level solutions.
Bruce brings a broad, experience-based perspective to corrosion and materials engineering, helping bridge the gap between design intent and real-world performance in operating facilities.
Areas of Expertise:
Materials selection for projects
Corrosion management (modeling, integrity threats and barriers)
Asset Integrity Management, HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA
Materials-based Risk-Based Assessment and Inspection
Paint and Coatings technical specifications
Mill and lab material test reports – reviews/verification against standards and specs
Mill audits and mill process review/approval
Process and production chemistry
Education:
BA - Physical Chemistry, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
MS - Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Phone: 281.870.8455
