aramco · 1 day ago
Petroleum Engineering Specialist (1704)
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAramco Americas Company is seeking a Petroleum Engineering Specialist to provide expert technical advice in petroleum engineering. The role involves leading research and development efforts in advanced materials for upstream oil and gas production applications, enhancing productivity and developing new technologies.
ChemicalEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Leads and/or participates in research and development efforts involving the advanced materials for upstream oil and gas production applications in the areas of productivity enhancement, stimulation fluids, sand control and unconventional gas
Has laboratory experience in advanced materials and their characterization and oilfield application methodologies
Keeps current with significant developments in the field of specialization and industry trends and technologies. This includes synthesizing or formulating new chemicals, design customized experimental setup and procedure, and evaluate performance for the products
Demonstrates ability to perform material characterization and testing using an assortment of analytical instrument and methods, e.g. NMR, FT-IR, TGA, elemental analysis, GC-MS, HPLC
Designs and carries out advanced materials development with minimum supervision in a collaborative research environment
Develops new intellectual property, work with IP personnel to patent developed technology
Has ability to disseminate results through high impact journal publications, reports and presentations
Provides and manages a safe, accident-free laboratory environment and follows all company safety rules in performing job duties
Leads collaborative research with other R&D areas of the company, e.g., organic chemistry, process engineering, applications, etc. for increased intellectual property opportunities and future business advancement of AACO or Saudi Aramco
Serves as a leader scientist or participates in major investigative projects as assigned
Specifies design criteria and relevant operating parameters for development of BI's and/or new projects within his/her area of expertise
Participates in project technical reviews and reviews proposals for new or changed operating procedures on his/her area of expertise to ensure efficient and economic operations
Conducts economic studies on cost analysis as appropriate to resolve alternative causes of action relative to his/her area of expertise
Originates ideas for improvements, develops a basis for required field testing and Management review, analyses results and recommends new or changed procedures and/or facilities
Recommends, designs and oversees suitable outside investigations to resolve problems which exceed current engineering knowledge in his/her specialty
Represents AACO and Saudi Aramco in technical contacts with Shareholders and SAG representatives dealing with company procedures or proposed operations relative to his/her area of expertise
Makes presentations to AACO Management, to Shareholder Program Review, or to various Shareholder Technical Meetings, as appropriate
Represents AACO and Saudi Aramco in dealings with manufacturers, vendors, outside consultants, etc. within his/her area of expertise
Conducts seminars, prepares manuals, and trains and develops Aramco engineers and operating personnel in his/her area of expertise
Qualification
Required
B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical field
Typically has ten (10) years of related experience including at least the last five (5) years in intensive experience in his/her area of expertise
Must be able to communicate and comprehend both orally and in writing, accurately, clearly and concisely in English at the high level required to perform the job as outlined
Must be clearly recognized by both his/her supervisors and colleagues as thoroughly qualified and highly competent in his/her area of expertise
Must have demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly to work effectively with others, and to utilize his/her technical knowledge to achieve practical results
AACO and Saudi Aramco management must have confidence in his/her judgment and recommendations
Preferred
M.S or PhD is highly preferred but not required; intensive industry training including appropriate specialized courses and seminars is expected
Company
aramco
We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.4BKey Investors
EIG Global Energy Partners(EIG)
2021-04-09Private Equity· $12.4B
Leadership Team
Pedro A.
Management Consulting Partner / Transformation Senior Advisor
Sana M.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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