Graduate Chemical Engineer (Process)

National Oilwell Varco; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oilfield services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Graduate Chemical/Process Engineer. This role involves technical support for various projects, both onshore and offshore, and extensive training in the UK and Norway. Candidates should have a background in chemical/process engineering and the ability to work effectively in teams. Strong communication, customer focus, and time management skills are essential. This is a full-time position, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding and applying technical information effectively.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines while exercising good judgment.
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative in role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for various projects.
• Conduct service and laboratory-based studies.
• Prepare and review technical reports.

Skills

Technical learning

Time management

Customer focus

Presentation skills/written communications

Education

Tertiary education in chemical/process engineering

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The graduate chemical/process engineer will be part of the engineering team in KSA but work closely with the process team based in our MENA office. Your journey will start with a 3-month onsite training program at our state‑of‑the‑art testing facility at Flotta (UK) and 2 weeks at the NOV Process Systems HQ offices in Oslo (Norway). This will require an eagerness to learn and showcase your ability to develop technical skills.

Once initial training is completed you will be part of the engineering team in KSA but work closely with the process team based in our MENA office. Your tasks will take place both onshore and offshore globally and could potentially involve extensive travel.

You will be involved with projects in our mobile testing facility, where you will take part in the construction, installation, operation and removal of process equipment. You will also undertake laboratory analysis, studies and experiments. Training will be provided, highlighting the need for an individual with keen learning capabilities.

Key to this role will be your attention to detail, communications skills, both spoken and written, and the ability to work effectively with other team members.

An appreciation of the commercial implications of engineering and chemistry decision making, with a keen focus on delivery and a proactive approach throughout projects are critical to your success in this role.

You will be keen to take on fresh challenges, develop your technical and interpersonal skills as well as expand your knowledge and experience through the variety of projects and training.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support on a wide range of enquiries and projects for external and internal clients.
• Undertake service, consultancy and laboratory-based studies as may be required by the Company, both at KSA and clients base which may onshore or offshore globally.
• Assist with the preparation and costing of proposals.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical reports.
• Support the senior staff to develop the site service activities of the Company according to an agreed marketing plan and budget.
• Assist with the development and implementation of laboratory techniques and methods.
• Undertake relevant research work as may be deemed necessary for the benefit of the Company.
• Help ensure that the laboratory is kept stocked with sufficient equipment, materials and consumables as required to undertake the ongoing projects.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and competent manner and abides by all relevant HSE regulations and maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area and department.
• Ensure a high standard of professionalism is maintained when representing NOV.
• Be fully familiar and fully conversant with department and company policies, procedures and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are in full compliance at all times.
• Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements.
• Global travel as and when required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

STRATEGIC

• Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information (Functional & Technical)
• Able to quickly learn the portfolio of available tools and techniques and apply knowledge, understanding and problem solving (Technical learning)
• Capable of keeping abreast of an evolving portfolio of products and services (Technical learning)

OPERATING SKILLS

• Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines (Timely decision making)
• Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks (Time management)
• Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate obstacles (Informing others)
• Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately (Priority setting)

ENERGY

• Will be energised by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Action oriented)

ORGANISATIONAL

• Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing (Presentation skills/written communications)
• Can undertake multiple activities and resources to accomplish a goal (Organising)

PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL

• Strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) (Customer focus)
• A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Peer relationships)
• Committed to self‑improvement and development through the role to achieve career goals (Self development)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary education in chemical/process engineering

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of oil and gas process technology
• Technical experience within the oil, water, waste or alternative energy industries

SKILLS, TRAINING OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literacy

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.

Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.

TRAINING

Participate in training where required or as approved for job role development.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.

To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World. Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation. Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All. This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Job Info

• Job Identification 38888
• Job Category Process
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 06:24 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Street 120 & 128 at cross street 73 P.O. Box 20754, Dammam, 31952, SA