Corrosion Scientist Refining 12716BR

Position
Description

As one of the worlds largest fully integrated energy enterprises, Saudi Aramco not only looks
for individuals who can meet our expectations but for those individuals who can exceed them.
Our intent is to become the worlds leading integrated energy company by 2020, and to
accomplish our goals we want and encourage you to Dream Big. The professional rewards at
Saudi Aramco are amazing, but so too are the lifestyle and benefits.
Saudi Aramcos Research and Development Center (R&DC) conducts pioneering research,
introduces new technology, and provides specialized technical services to enhance Saudi
Aramco profitability and productivity in a cost-effective, timely, and collaborative manner, using
state of the art techniques.
The R&DC is seeking an experienced Corrosion Scientist with R&D experience in corrosion
modeling and prediction as related to refining and petrochemical environments.
The successful candidate will act as a driving force to support existing and future research
activities related to corrosion modeling and prediction in refining and petrochemical operations.
The successful candidate should be able to develop medium- to long-term research projects in
corrosion modeling and corrosion prediction as related to damage mechanisms, reliability
enhancement, and materials behaviors in refining and petrochemical operations.

Minimum
Requirements

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

1.Have strong experience in corrosion modeling and electrochemical corrosion methods.
2.Has been published in international journals in subjects related to corrosion modeling and
predications (damage mechanisms, reliability enhancement, and materials behaviors)
3.Worked in multidisciplinary environments, where the candidate will be involved in different
research projects and interact with experimental researchers and field personnel to develop
corrosion and materials research projects.
4.Has a team-oriented spirit with effective communication skills.
5.Be able to write technical reports, papers, and patent applications.
6.Provide periodic progress reports and presentations to management.
7.Respond to questions from management as required.
8.Capable of mentoring and overseeing development of other young scientists in his/her area
of expertise.
9.Strong experience with all electrochemical corrosion methods and the relevant international
standards.
10.Strong experience with multiphase flow and HT/HP corrosion research in sour
environments.
11.Knowledge and hands-on experience in computer programming with C/C++/Fortran,
MATLAB and GUI development would be advantageous.
12.Basic knowledge of nondestructive inspection and corrosion monitoring techniques.
13.Experience with the use of existing corrosion models.
14.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
15.Ability to take action in solving problems with a realistic understanding of the issues.
16.Ability to communicate results orally and in technical documentation.
17.Ability to work well within a group while providing input/support for effective decision
making.
18.A demonstrated record in coaching young scientists.
19.Team building and team management skills, and project management skills.
Education
A B.S. degree in a science/engineering discipline

Experience
Thirteen (13) years of professional experience including at least five (5) years as a specialist
with full responsibility for major technical work in his field.
Other
The successful candidate will have achieved substantial industry recognition in his area of
expertise. Normally, he/she will have published in significant technical journals and will have a
history of active participation in technical society activities.
1.Carries out original investigative short-term applied industrial research studies to resolve
Duties &
Responsibilitiesurgent, complex, and unique technical problems for which relevant published literature is
lacking.
2.Provides consulting interaction with other departments and with U.S. company
representatives on matters relating to his area of expertise. Conducts information seminars and
technical presentations in areas of his principal contacts to report on studies or other areas
relating to his expertise.
3.Develops ideas for potential improvements in exploration, producing operations, and
processes.
4.Details course of study and research for justification to the manager.
5.Directs, guides, and counsels others assigned to assist him. Trains new specialists.
6.Keeps current on new developments in his field of expertise. Actively participates in work of
technical societies (e.g., SPE, ASTM, and ACS).
7.Maintains and updates his knowledge of applications of relevant new research
instrumentation.
8.Advises management on the merits of advanced instruments for use in advanced
investigative programs.
9.Recommends management action to be taken as a result of his work for the purpose of
solving or preventing operational problems.
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Req Number

Job Title

Refining Process Engineer - 12744BR

Position
Description

As one of the worlds largest fully integrated energy enterprises, Saudi Aramco not only
looks for individuals who can meet our expectations but for those individuals who can
exceed them. Our intent is to become the worlds leading integrated energy company by
2020, and to accomplish our goals we want and encourage you to Dream Big. The
professional rewards at Saudi Aramco are amazing, but so too are the lifestyle and
benefits.
Saudi Aramcos Research and Development Center (R&DC) conducts pioneering research,
introduces new technology, and provides specialized technical services to enhance Saudi
Aramcos profitability and productivity in a cost-effective, timely and collaborative manner,
using state of the art techniques. The employee will be assigned to the Refining
Development Team under the Oil Upgrading R&D Division of Saudi Aramcos R&DC. The
Refining Development Team provides short- and long-term R&D and advanced technical
services solutions to the Refining Admin Area and other refining related organizations.
The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, where he /she will be
involved in different research projects, and interact with management and researchers to
develop solutions and propose recommendations; write technical reports, papers, and
patent applications; provide periodic progress reports and presentations to management;
and respond to questions from managements as required.

Minimum
Requirements

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

1.Be team-oriented and have effective communication skills.
2.Be capable of mentoring and overseeing development of other young scientists in his/her
area of expertise.
3.Have experience in pilot plant program development, operation, data evaluation, and
reporting.
4.Have knowledge of process simulators (i.e., HYSIS and PROII); process design
experience is a plus.
5.Have working knowledge and experience in catalyst testing, evaluation, and
analysis/characterization.
6.Have working knowledge of standard analytical methods and advanced analytical
techniques, including GC-MS and GC by compound speciation.
7.Have in-depth knowledge of commercial refining catalytic processes.
Education
A B.S. in engineering.
An M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or other advanced professional engineering degree is
highly desirable. A Professional
Engineer (P.E.) license or registration is highly desirable.
Experience
Ten (10) years of professional experience, including years as an engineer in charge of
technical work in his field of specialty.
Recognized by Engineering Services as an expert in his field. The candidate will normally
have achieved industry recognition through activities in professional societies and industrial
organizations such as ASME, ASCE, ASTM, API, NACE, SEI, and others. He must have
published several papers in technical journals. Work direction skills are a prerequisite in
some job applications.

Duties &
Responsibilities

Other
Must have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and be willing to transfer
implicit knowledge to specialists and engineers in his field.
1.Provides expert advice and assistance to company organizations, outside vendors,
manufacturers, and design firms on matters relating to his area of expertise.
2.Originates and carries out engineering studies to determine potential problems and
remedies to existing problems resolve complex technical problems, increase revenue,
optimize processes, protect the environment, or improve safety.
3.Develops and maintains Saudi Aramco engineering standards and design best practices,
design manuals or other documentation to enhance company profitability, safety and
productivity.
4.Evaluates and introduces best practices and new technologies from all over the world to
help the company achieve best-in-class positions in the oil business.
5.Reviews and evaluates the capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their
acceptability to perform major services to Aramco. Acts as Aramcos representative in
dealings with vendors and manufacturers pertaining to his field of experience.
6.Works on or with task forces assigned to investigate incidents or solve specific problems.
Performs cost analyses and value engineering studies as appropriate. Undertakes special
assignments requiring extensive technical experience and discretion when dealing with
outside organizations.
7.Conducts seminars in the resolution of technical problems with personnel in other
engineering organizations. Writes papers for peer-reviewed journals on engineering studies
and projects he has overseen.

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8.Provides engineering leadership to others assigned to assist him. Acts as a professional

mentor to less senior specialists and engineers.
9.Promotes a learning environment and implements self-development to maintain and
improve expert status within his engineering specialty
70059701

Job Title

Corrosion Scientist Upstream 12613BR

Position
Description

As one of the worlds largest fully integrated energy enterprises, Saudi Aramco not only
looks for individuals who can meet our expectations but for those individuals who can
exceed them. Our intent is to become the worlds leading integrated energy company by
2020, and to accomplish our goals we want and encourage you to Dream Big. The
professional rewards at Saudi Aramco are amazing, but so too are the lifestyle and
benefits.
Saudi Aramcos Research and Development Center (R&DC) conducts pioneering research,
introduces new technology, and provides specialized technical services to enhance Saudi
Aramcos profitability and productivity in a cost-effective, timely, and collaborative manner,
using state of the art techniques. The R&DC is seeking an experienced corrosion scientist
with at least 5 years of experience in corrosion modeling and electrochemical factors in oil
and gas pipeline operations.
The successful candidate will act as a driving force to support existing and future research
activities related to corrosion modeling and prediction in crude and gas processing, storage,
and transportation operations. The candidate is expected to initiate, conduct, and lead
short- to medium-term research projects in the areas of corrosion and materials corrosion
modeling; and corrosion prediction as related to damage mechanisms, reliability
enhancement, and materials behaviors in crude and gas processing, storage, and
transportation operations.
The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:
1. Have strong experience in corrosion modeling and electrochemical corrosion methods.
2. Have published in international journals on subjects related to corrosion modeling and
predications (e.g., damage mechanisms, reliability enhancement, and materials behaviors).
3. Work in a multidisciplinary environment, where the candidate will be involved in different
research projects and interact with experimental researchers and field personnel to develop
corrosion and materials research projects.
4. Have a team-oriented spirit with effective communication skills.
5. Write technical reports, papers, and patent applications.
6. Provide periodic progress reports and presentations to management.
7. Respond to questions from management as required.
8. Be capable of mentoring and overseeing development of other young scientists in his/her
area of expertise.
9. Strong experience with all electrochemical corrosion methods and the relevant
international standards.
10. Strong experience with multiphase flow and HT/HP corrosion research in sour
environments.
11. Knowledge and hands-on experience with computer programming C/C++/Fortran,
MATLAB and GUI development would be advantageous.
12. Basic knowledge of nondestructive inspection and corrosion monitoring techniques.
13. Experience with the use of existing corrosion models.
14. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum
Requirements

15. Ability to take action in solving problems with a realistic understanding of the issues.
16. Ability to communicate results orally, and in technical written documentation.
17. Ability to work well within a group while providing input/support for effective decision
making.
18. A demonstrated record in coaching young scientists.
19. Team building and team management skills, and project management skills.
Education:
- A B.S. degree in a science/engineering discipline.
- A Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, or chemistry with focus on corrosion
modeling and electrochemistry research is preferred.
Experience:
Thirteen (13) years of professional experience including at least five (5) years as a
specialist with full responsibility for major technical work in his field.

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Other:
The successful candidate will have achieved substantial industry recognition in his area of
expertise. Normally, he will have published in significant technical journals and will have a
history of active participation in technical society activities.
A. Carries out original investigative short-term applied industrial research studies to resolve
urgent, complex and unique technical problems for which relevant published literature is
lacking.
B. Provides consulting interaction with other departments and with US Companies'
representatives on matters relating to his area of expertise.
C. Conducts information seminars and technical presentations in areas of his principal
contacts to report on studies or other areas relating to his expertise.
D. Develops ideas for potential improvements in exploration, producing operations and
processes. Details course of study and research for justification to Manager.
E. Directs, guides and counsels others assigned to assist him. Trains new specialists.
F. Keeps current on new developments in his held of expertise. Actively participates in work
of technical societies (e.g., SPE, ASTM, ACS).
G. Maintains and updates his knowledge of applications of relevant new research
instrumentation. Advises management on merits of advanced instruments for use in
advanced investigative programs.
H. Recommends management action to be taken as a result of his work for the purpose of
solving or preventing operational problems.
I. Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
70059643

Job Title

Chemical Process Design Engineer 12714BR

Position
Description

As one of the worlds largest fully integrated energy enterprises, Saudi Aramco not only
looks for individuals who can meet our expectations but for those individuals who can
exceed them. Our intent is to become the worlds leading integrated energy company by
2020, and to accomplish our goals we want and encourage you to Dream Big. The
professional rewards at Saudi Aramco are amazing, but so too are the lifestyle and
benefits.

Duties &
Responsibilities

Saudi Aramcos Research and Development Center (R&DC) conducts pioneering research,
introduces new technology, and provides specialized technical services to enhance Saudi
Aramcos profitability and productivity in a cost-effective, timely, and collaborative manner,

using state of the art techniques.

R&DC is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Design Engineer with more than 10-15
years of industry and/or research experience with specialized knowledge in fundamental
thermal and fluid sciences, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion, and physical
chemistry. The experience should include both analytical and experimental applications with
an ability to apply this knowledge to combustion systems for power generation including
boilers, gas turbines, burner designs, cogeneration and combined cycle systems, after
treatment systems, fuel handling and, emission control systems. Advanced knowledge and
experience in continuous fluidized bed (CFB) boilers, chemical looping combustion,
flameless combustion systems, oxy-combustion, and next generation low-carbon footprint
power generation technologies is highly preferred.
The candidate's main role initially will be to establish a state-of-the-art multipurpose
combustion test platform to test different combustion technologies and flue gas treatment
systems to help test the latest technologies within Saudi Aramco. Eventually, the role is
expected to develop into conducting a cutting-edge energy research program with wellarticulated business plan and managing the delivery of the program through planning,
coordinating, and consulting with the stakeholders in the R&DC and various business lines
within the company. The candidate will have responsibility for building business cases for
deployment and commercialization of the products of successful research and
development.

Minimum
Requirements

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

1.Have experience in a large thermal power station or OEM environment, including
combustion plant design, system review, and computational knowledge.
2.Have power station project conceptual design and feed studies experience.
3.Have working knowledge of the relevant standards and codes for engineering
modifications.
4.Have the ability to apply first principles for problem solving and design solutions.
5.Have experience in combustion of gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels including natural gas,
heavy fuel oil, vacuum residue, and petroleum coke.
6.Having experience in system level analysis of power generation systems using thermoflow
is highly desirable
Education
A B.S. degree in a science/engineering discipline
An M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or other advanced professional engineering degree is
highly desirable. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or registration is highly desirable.
Experience
Thirteen (13) years of professional experience including at least five (5) years as a
specialist with full responsibility for major technical work in his field.
Ten (10) years of professional experience, including years as an engineer in charge of
technical work in his/her field of specialty.

Duties &
Responsibilities

Other
The successful candidate will have achieved substantial industry recognition in his area of
expertise. Normally, he/she will have published in significant technical journals and will have
a history of active participation in technical society activities.
1.Supports and advices on the boiler and burner designs, fuel flexibility, energy efficiency,
CCGT, plant performance, combustion optimization, and emissions.
2.Conceives designs and carries out major basic and applied research studies to resolve
complex technical problems. Applies the best practices and emerging technologies from all

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over the world to help develop competency in the area of combustion sciences.
3.Develops special long-term research projects to keep the balance between research and
focused development for problem solving.
4.Approaches operational problems with a broad perspective ensuring that relevant R&D as
a capital investment, meets specific value targets.
5.Provides leadership in research and development efforts. Determines areas of research
based on advanced technologies and changing expectations of proponents. Advises the
leadership team on the revision of project tasks to align with proponent operating plans and
needs, and to ensure that all projects are consistent with business and technological
objectives.
6.Develops ideas for major original research projects to be carried out by less senior
specialists. Discusses and defends major research proposals with line management and
management of proponent organizations. Develops potentially patentable new equipment
and processes for use in his area of expertise.
7.Directs, guides, and counsels others assigned to assist him. Acts as a professional
mentor to less senior specialists.
8.Conducts technical presentations and writes papers for peer-reviewed journals on
research projects he/she has overseen.
9.Evaluates major long-term trends in his/her area of expertise and advises management
on application of new technologies. Serves as a major conduit of technology transfer in
his/her field.
10.Develop and maintain working relationships with key engineering resources in your area
of expertise.
7005975

Job Title

Refining Process Engineer 12720BR

Position
Description

As one of the worlds largest fully integrated energy enterprises, Saudi Aramco not only
looks for individuals who can meet our expectations but for those individuals who can
exceed them. Our intent is to become the worlds leading integrated energy company by
2020, and to accomplish our goals we want and encourage you to Dream Big. The
professional rewards at Saudi Aramco are amazing, but so too are the lifestyle and
benefits.
Saudi Aramcos Research and Development Center (R&DC) conducts pioneering research,
introduces new technology, and provides specialized technical services to enhance Saudi
Aramco profitability and productivity in a cost-effective, timely, and collaborative manner,
using state of the art techniques.
The R&DC is seeking an engineer with experience in the petroleum refining industry, e.g.,
R&D, pilot plant facility, and technology development.
The successful candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary environment, where he /she
will be involved in different research projects and interact with management and other
researchers to develop solutions and propose recommendations. He/she will write technical
reports, papers, and patent applications; and provide periodic progress reports and
presentations to management, and respond to their questions as required.
The successful candidate should:
1.Be team-oriented with effective communication skills.
2.Be capable of mentoring and overseeing development of other young scientists in his/her
area of expertise.

Minimum
Requirements

3.Have experience in pilot plant program development, operation, data evaluation, and
reporting.
4.Have knowledge of process simulators (i.e., HYSIS and PROII); process design
experience is a plus.
5.Have working knowledge and experience in catalyst testing, evaluation, and
analysis/characterization.
6.Have working knowledge of standard analytical methods and advanced analytical
techniques, including GC-MS and GC by compound speciation.
7.Have in-depth knowledge about commercial refining catalytic processes.
Education
A B.S. degree in a science/engineering discipline
An M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or other advanced professional engineering degree is
highly desirable. Professional
Engineer (P.E.) license or registration is highly desirable.

Experience
Thirteen (13) years of professional experience including at least five (5) years as a
specialist with full responsibility for major technical work in his field.
Eight (8) years of experience in industrial research and/or technology development, and two
years of operational refining experience.is preferred.

Duties &
Responsibilities

Req Number

Other
The successful candidate will have achieved substantial industry recognition in his area of
expertise. Normally, he/she will have published in significant technical journals and will have
a history of active participation in technical society activities.
1.Provides expert advice and assistance to company organizations, outside vendors,
manufacturers, and design firms on matters relating to his/her area of expertise.
2.Originates and carries out engineering studies to determine potential problems and
remedies to existing problems; and to also resolve complex technical problems, increase
revenue, optimize processes, protect, the environment, and improve safety.
3.Develops and maintains Saudi Aramco engineering standards and design best practices,
design manuals or other documentation to enhance company profitability, safety, and
productivity.
4.Evaluates and introduces best practices and new technologies from all over the world to
help the company achieve best-in-class positions in the oil business.
5.Reviews and evaluates the capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their
acceptability to perform major services to Aramco. Acts as Aramcos representative in
dealings with vendors and manufacturers pertaining to his field of experience.
6.Works on or with task forces assigned to investigate incidents or solve specific problems.
Performs cost analyses and value engineering studies as appropriate. Undertakes special
assignments requiring extensive technical experience and discretion when dealing with
outside organizations.
7.Conducts seminars in the resolution of technical problems with personnel in other
engineering organizations. Writes papers for peer-reviewed journals on engineering studies
and projects he has overseen.
8.Provides engineering leadership to others assigned to assist him. Acts as a professional
mentor to less senior specialists and engineers.
9.Promotes a learning environment and implements self development to maintain and
improve expert status within his engineering specialty.
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