Senior Archivist

Saudi Aramco (ASC); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent player in the global energy sector as a Senior Archivist. This role involves leading initiatives to advance archival practices, managing projects related to digitization, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. You will play a crucial role in preserving the company's historical and current activities, utilizing emerging technologies to foster collaboration and outreach. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of valuable records while working in a dynamic environment that prioritizes innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an archive or library setting.
• Knowledge of archiving, records management, and digitization.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to archival processing and digitization.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and discoverability.

Skills

Archiving

Records Management

Digitization

Metadata Standards

Historical Research

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Advanced degree in Archives & Records Management

Tools

Preservica

Axiell

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco holds a prominent position in the global energy industry as one of the largest producers of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with some of the lowest upstream carbon intensities among major producers.

With significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we aim to maximize the value of our energy production while enhancing our societal contributions.

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia with offices worldwide, we combine market discipline with a long-term vision, driven by nine decades of responsible stewardship of the Kingdom's hydrocarbon resources. Our efforts deliver societal and economic benefits locally and globally, supporting communities, economies, and countries dependent on our reliable energy supply.

We are among the most profitable companies globally and rank within the top five by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Archivist to join the Aramco Archive & Records Center (AARC).

The AARC's mission is to collect, preserve, and provide access to the company's historical and current activities, including documentation in various formats such as records, images, maps, photographs, and artifacts.

The Senior Archivist will lead initiatives to advance AARC's leadership in the sector by adopting emerging technologies, implementing professional standards, and fostering collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing projects related to archival processing and digitization.
• Appraising, selecting, arranging, and describing collections according to policies and professional standards.
• Leading digital asset ingestion with appropriate metadata standards.
• Promoting the archive through outreach activities and developing new audiences.
• Conducting research to support outreach and internal inquiries, and preparing related presentations.
• Ensuring data quality, integrity, and discoverability, and leading remedial actions as needed.
• Processing complex collections to international standards using relevant systems.
• Overseeing information governance compliance and conducting audits.
• Reviewing assets scheduled for destruction and transferring appropriate items to AARC.
• Creating control instruments like inventories and finding aids, and entering data into systems following standards.
• Reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines to support archiving services.

Education & Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Archives & Records Management; an advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in an archive or library setting.
• Knowledge of archiving, records management, digitization, metadata schemas, and standards.
• Experience with Preservica and Axiell technologies.
• Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
• Certification as an Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA).
• Proven experience in historical research.
• Familiarity with the chemicals and energy industry is advantageous.

Working Environment

Our employees are engaged in challenging, rewarding projects supported by extensive investment in technology and talent development. We prioritize continuous learning through comprehensive training programs, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.