Advanced Materials R&D Specialist - Carbon Based

Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd; Dhahran Compound; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Advanced Materials R&D Specialist to join their Research & Analytical Services Department. This role involves developing capabilities in laboratory qualification of advanced materials, particularly carbon-based and nanocomposite materials. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to explore new applications in corrosion control within the oil and gas sector. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the field while working in a multidisciplinary team that values research and development. If you have a passion for materials science and a drive to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in oil and gas related to advanced materials.
• Proven experience in research and deployment of new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop capabilities to qualify and test advanced materials for corrosion control.
• Lead new technologies to enhance field operations.

Skills

Materials Science

Corrosion Control

Nanotechnology

Research and Development

Sustainable Materials

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Advanced Materials R&D Specialist - Carbon Based to join our Research & Analytical Services Department (RA&SD).

RA&SD is Aramco's laboratory service provider, and aspires to be the service of choice. Our Materials & Corrosion Services Division is a well-established team with international recognition, providing services in materials, corrosion, scaling, and microbial management to maintain Aramco's reliability.

Your primary role is to play a key part in maintaining Aramco as a reliable global energy supplier. You will build capabilities in laboratory qualification of advanced materials, including carbon-based and nanocomposite materials, and collaborate with external stakeholders to identify new applications in corrosion control and mitigation in the oil and gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Aramco's capability to qualify and test advanced carbon-based, nanotechnology, and other emerging sustainable materials related to corrosion control and mitigation.
• Lead and deploy new technologies related to new materials to enhance Aramco's field operations.
• Identify new laboratory requirements and detailed specifications for equipment, tools, and materials needed to expand capabilities.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing advice on experimental techniques, materials selection, and damage mechanisms.
• Establish and manage collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to achieve research goals and maximize impact.
• Contribute to RA&SD's intellectual capital through publications, patents, and technical reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in oil and gas related to advanced materials.
• Proven experience in research or industrial environments with original studies and deployment of new techniques and technologies.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in materials science, especially emerging and sustainable materials, carbon-based materials, nanotechnology, and corrosion mitigation in oil and gas.
• Knowledge of synthesis, properties, and applications of advanced materials in corrosion control.
• Contributions to the scientific domain via publications, patents, or professional memberships are preferred.