Technology Development Specialist

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Development Specialist to join their Carbon Capture & Sequestration department. In this pivotal role, you will lead engineering design studies and techno-economic assessments to enhance the commercial viability of carbon capture technologies. Your expertise will help drive innovative solutions for large-scale CO2 removal and storage, contributing to global sustainability efforts. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work on world-scale projects, supported by unparalleled investment in technology and talent development. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in CCS and process engineering.
• Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design studies for CCS projects.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments for novel CCS technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Technical Review

Engineering Design

Techno-Economic Assessment

Process Optimization

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in related fields

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Technology Development Specialist to join our Carbon Capture & Sequestration department (CCS).

The Carbon Capture & Sequestration department is responsible for the development and deployment of advanced technologies and strategies that enable a large-scale removal and permanent storage of carbon dioxide from industrial emissions.

As a Technology Development Specialist, your primary role is to have overall responsibility in coordinating and leading techno-economic studies to advance the commercial viability of CCS across global markets and within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

1. Provide technical review and qualification of commercial CCS technologies, including pre-combustion and post-combustion carbon capture technologies.
2. Lead engineering design studies to determine the viability of CCS projects. Develop the conceptual design for scoping of new projects, review and approve the engineering calculations and design packages prepared by engineering contractors.
3. Engage technology licensors in discussions related to projects licensor selection process and/or troubleshooting operating units.
4. Conduct detailed techno economic assessment studies and support the development of Business cases for novel CCS technologies that are deemed attractive for potential investment.
5. Work closely with Operations personnel to understand their needs, and deliver engineering solutions to meet expectations.
6. Conduct simulation studies using process simulation software packages such as Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus. Utilize process models for new and existing facilities, conduct troubleshooting and process optimization studies and assess the ability of the model to deliver representative results.
7. Present technical papers in major international conferences and issue papers in reputable oil and gas journals.
8. Support research and pilot projects that will enhance Carbon capture performance.
9. Support the development of the company’s CCS strategy/roadmap.
10. Share knowledge, and mentor junior engineers.
11. Evaluate and implement new technologies and processes to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of carbon capture operations.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

1. Bachelor degree in Chemical, Process or Petroleum Engineering. A master's degree in related fields is strongly preferred.
2. Minimum of 15 years of related experience, with exposure to the CCS value chain, including process engineering experience in CO2 capture projects and a good understanding of engineering considerations, including various trapping mechanisms, either in saline formations and/or depleted oil and gas reservoirs.
3. A Professional Engineer (PE / PEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) license is desirable.
4. Expert understanding of the various stages of CCS processes and related technologies, including capture processes and technologies (e.g. chemical absorption, physical separation, adsorption), CO2 transport mechanisms and its economic considerations, and CO2 storage mechanisms.
5. Detailed knowledge of industry standards and codes such as API and ASME is required to support design reviews and plant modifications.
6. Strong understanding of the different policy/regulatory frameworks that have allowed the successful development of global CCS projects.
7. Good understanding of carbon-related policies such as carbon tax, cap-and-trade, and carbon pricing.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.