Heat Exchanger Engineer

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a senior Heat Exchanger Engineer to support the Heat Transfer Group, providing technical consultations and life-cycle assessments for various exchanger types. You will engage with multiple departments, help set engineering standards, and drive energy efficiency initiatives while mentoring younger engineers.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with heat exchangers, familiarity with ASME/API/TEMA, and proficiency in HTRI and PVElite, contributing to project success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Fundamental Engineer (F.E.) license or equivalent.
• 20 years of professional experience specializing as a heat exchanger engineer.
• Experience with international standards for heat exchangers (TEMA, ASME, API, ALPEMA).
• Experience with heat exchanger fabrication and installation.
• Experience with thermal software and design (HTRI).
• Experience with mechanical software and design (PVElite).

Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s heat exchanger engineer dealing with other Saudi Aramco departments.
• Troubleshoot field problems related to thermal and mechanical performance of heat exchangers.
• Conduct life assessment and fitness-for-service to extend exchanger life and optimize circular economy.
• Conduct thermal, hydraulic and mechanical evaluation of new and existing exchangers.
• Design, monitor, and troubleshoot heat exchangers to Saudi Aramco specs.
• Evaluate heat exchanger manufacturers’ technical capabilities and deviations to company specs.
• Develop and maintain Saudi Aramco’s engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in API and ASME committees to enhance engineering requirements.
• Identify energy efficiency improvements and related software.
• Deliver training for operators and engineers.

Skills

Heat exchanger engineering

Technical leadership

International standards awareness

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Fundamental Engineer (F.E.) license

Tools

HTRI

PVElite

Job description

Overview

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Heat Exchanger Engineer to join the Heat Transfer Group of the Equipment Consulting Services Department (CSD). ECSD provides Saudi Aramco and Joint Ventures with effective specialized engineering consultations and introduces viable technologies and maintains quality standards. The Heat Exchanger Engineer’s primary role is to provide operation and project support, technical consultations and maintain standards on issues related to different types of heat exchangers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s heat exchanger (Shell and tubes HEX, Air Coolers, double pipes, plate and frame, welded plate, BAHE, etc.) engineer dealing with other Saudi Aramco departments.
• Troubleshoot field problems related to thermal and mechanical performance of heat exchangers.
• Conduct life assessment and fitness-for-service to extend the exchangers life and optimized their Circular Economy Concept.
• Conduct thermal, hydraulic and mechanical evaluation of new and existing exchangers.
• Conduct design, performance evaluation, monitoring and trouble‑shouting of heat exchangers (Shell and tubes HEX, Fin Fan Cooler, double pipes, plate and frame, welded plate, BAHE, etc.)
• Evaluate heat exchangers manufacturer’s technical capabilities and assess manufacturing deviations to Company specifications.
• Develop and maintain Saudi Aramco’s engineering standards and design best practices to enhance company profitability, safety and productivity.
• Participate in international committee such as API and ASME to enhance their engineering requirements related to heat exchangers.
• Evaluate and introduce best practice and emerging technologies related to heat exchangers from all over the world to help the company achieve best in class positions in the oil business.
• Identify and implemented energy efficiency improvement and software.
• Develop and deliver both classroom and practical heat exchanger training for operators and engineers.
• Develop ideas for major technical studies or projects to be carried out by less senior engineers.
• Promote a learning environment and implement self‑development to maintain and improve expert status in highly specialized technical and general engineering fields.
• Deliver technical presentations and write papers in refereed engineering journals.
• Actively participate in work of technical societies, and participate on specialized committees within appropriate groups.
• Mentor and develop young Saudi Engineers to become specialists.
• Act as a technical advisor and provide timely operational support to Saudi Aramco’s organizations.
• Demonstrate excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Support research that will enhance group performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited university.
• Fundamental Engineer (F.E.) license or equivalent.
• 20 years of professional experience and specialize as a heat exchanger engineer.
• Experienced in international standards related to heat exchangers such as TEMA, ASME, API, ALPEMA.
• Experienced with the Heat exchangers fabrication and installation aspects.
• Experienced in heat exchangers thermal software and design such as HTRI.
• Experienced in heat exchangers mechanical software and design such as PVElite.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job Posting Start Date: 1/6/2026

Job Posting End Date: 12/31/2026