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The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking potential Saudi candidates holding a Master’s degree for research and teaching purposes in one of the following specializations:

• Process Control
• Modeling And Simulation
• Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysts
• Thermodynamics
• CO2 Disposal

The candidate will be expected to be available for professional duties for approximately 35-40 hours per week and to carry out teaching, research, academic advising, administrative duties, and any other academic duties assigned by the academic department concerned. The candidate must also adhere to any other job responsibilities imposed by the Ministry of Civil Service regulations.

Applicants must have:

• An earned Master’s degree from a reputable university in the relevant field.
• A full-time Master’s degree with very good grades.
• Certificate equivalency if the degree was obtained from outside the Kingdom.

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email:
Telephone: +966 13 860-7335/2411
Fax: +966 13 860-2442

06/01/2021

Open Until Filled

Required Documents:

• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• Applicant Photo
• Scanned copy of National ID
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• All reference letters combined in one file
• Teaching Statement
• Other Document
• Research Statement
• List of Publications
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Philosophy

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The medium of instruction in KFUPM is English.

This job advertisement is for Saudi nationals only.

Job Reference Number: SA129

Job Title: Graduate Assistant in Chemical Engineering (Saudi Nationals Only)

Type: Full Time

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking potential Saudi candidates holding a bachelor’s degree for research and teaching purposes.

The candidate will be expected to be available for professional duties for approximately 35-40 hours per week and to carry out teaching, research, academic advising, administrative duties, and any other academic duties that will be assigned by the faculty. The candidate must also adhere to any other job responsibilities imposed by the Ministry of Civil Service regulations.

Applicants must have:

• An earned bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in the relevant field.
• A full-time bachelor’s degree with very good grades.
• Certificate equivalency if the degree was obtained from outside the Kingdom.

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email:
Telephone: +966 13 860-7335/2411
Fax: +966 13 860-2442

Open Date: 04/18/2021

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Required Documents:

• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file.
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file.
• Applicant Photo.
• Scanned copy of National ID.
• Resume.

Optional Documents:

• All reference letters combined in one file.
• Teaching Statement.
• Other Document.
• Research Statement.
• List of Publications.
• Writing Sample.
• Teaching Philosophy.

The advertised position is within an ongoing post doc project related to the research project HyProFuel, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark.
The project deals with the development of catalysts and processes for upgrading biomass fast pyrolysis oil to a higher quality fuel that can be used for e.g. ships and ultimately for aviation and land transport. The project is conducted in close collaboration with the company Topsoe as well as other universities and companies.You will be based at DTU Chemical Engineering, at the CHEC research group in a dynamic international research environment.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The aim of the post doc position is to participate in the development of processes for the catalytic upgrading of biomass fast pyrolysis oil by hydrotreating.
The position will involve the following tasks:

• Supervision of BSc/MSc and PhD students related to the project.
• Performing catalytic tests on upgrading pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis oil model compounds using an advanced continuous trickle bed reactor setup as well as supporting experiments on and advanced continuous slurry reactor setup.
• Characterization of gas phase and liquid phase products using a range of characterization methods such as gas chromatography, Karl-Fischer (for water), titration methods for TAN/CAN, elemental analysis etc.
• Synthesis and characterization of catalysts.
• Writing of scientific papers and attending conferences.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The candidate must have documented experience in the areas mentioned above. The candidate must be self-paced, highly ambitious and with very good skills to collaborate with our technicians, PhD students and MSc/BSc/BEng students associated to the project as well as the project partners from Topsoe.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is for 1 year and the starting date is 1 October 2025.
You can read more aboutcareer paths at DTU here .
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Anker Degn Jensen: +45 2217 1723, .
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU atDTU – Moving to Denmark .
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 July 2025 (23.59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• CV
• Academic Diplomas(MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender,disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
At DTU Chemical Engineering it is our mission to develop and utilize knowledge, methods, technologies and sustainable solutions within: Chemical and biochemical process engineering and production, Design of chemical and biochemical products and processes, Energy and environment. You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at .
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Job Description

The advertised position is within an ongoing post doc project related to the research project HyProFuel, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark.
The project deals with the development of catalysts and processes for upgrading biomass fast pyrolysis oil to a higher quality fuel that can be used for e.g. ships and ultimately for aviation and land transport. The project is conducted in close collaboration with the company Topsoe as well as other universities and companies.You will be based at DTU Chemical Engineering, at the CHEC research group in a dynamic international research environment.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The aim of the post doc position is to participate in the development of processes for the catalytic upgrading of biomass fast pyrolysis oil by hydrotreating.
The position will involve the following tasks:

• Supervision of BSc/MSc and PhD students related to the project.
• Performing catalytic tests on upgrading pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis oil model compounds using an advanced continuous trickle bed reactor setup as well as supporting experiments on and advanced continuous slurry reactor setup.
• Characterization of gas phase and liquid phase products using a range of characterization methods such as gas chromatography, Karl-Fischer (for water), titration methods for TAN/CAN, elemental analysis etc.
• Synthesis and characterization of catalysts.
• Writing of scientific papers and attending conferences.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The candidate must have documented experience in the areas mentioned above. The candidate must be self-paced, highly ambitious and with very good skills to collaborate with our technicians, PhD students and MSc/BSc/BEng students associated to the project as well as the project partners from Topsoe.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is for 1 year and the starting date is 1 October 2025.
You can read more aboutcareer paths at DTU here .
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Anker Degn Jensen: +45 2217 1723, .
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU atDTU – Moving to Denmark .
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 July 2025 (23.59 Danish time) . Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas(MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender,disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
At DTU Chemical Engineering it is our mission to develop and utilize knowledge, methods, technologies and sustainable solutions within: Chemical and biochemical process engineering and production, Design of chemical and biochemical products and processes, Energy and environment. You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at .
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 07:00 AM
• Apply Before 07/08/2025, 05:59 PM
• Locations Søltofts Plads , Kgs Lyngby, 2800, DK

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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

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The medium of instruction in KFUPM is English.

This job advertisement is for Saudi nationals only.

Only male applicants are accepted.

Job Reference Number: SA127

Job Title: Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Chemical Engineering (Saudi nationals only)

Location: (Location not specified)

Type: Full Time

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking potential Saudi candidates holding a PhD degree for research and teaching purposes in one of the following specializations:

• Process Control
• Process Safety
• Renewable Energy
• Thermodynamics
• CO2 Conversion

The candidate will be expected to be available for professional duties for approximately 35-40 hours per week and to carry out teaching, research, academic advising, administrative duties, and any other academic duties that will be assigned to the faculty by the academic department concerned. The candidate must also adhere to any other job responsibilities imposed by the Ministry of Civil Service regulations.

Applicants must have:

• An earned Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in the relevant field.
• A full-time bachelor’s and master’s degrees with very good grades.
• Certificate equivalency if the certificate was obtained from outside the Kingdom.

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email:
Telephone: +966 13 860-7335/2411
Fax: +966 13 860-2442

Required Documents:

• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• Applicant Photo
• Scanned copy of National ID
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• All reference letters combined in one file
• Teaching Statement
• Other Document
• Research Statement
• List of Publications
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Philosophy

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 Process Engineer specializing in Utilities and Water Treatment processes to join our Riyadh Refinery within the Operations Engineering Unit (OEU).

OEU are responsible for monitor and maintain optimum plant performance by using all available monitoring tools. Maintain daily visits to the site to track performance and correct any deviation and provide all technical and engineering support to the organization.

Your primary role is to provide field technical advisory support and process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, troubleshoot, optimize and drive key operation performance indicators and improve programs within Riyadh Refineries Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Utilities. This includes sewage water treatment, raw water, cooling water, boiler feedwater, demineralized water, waste water treatment, instrument air, boilers and heat recovery steam generators and steam turbine generators power generation. You will drive our performance improvement programs to enhance process safety, optimize energy & manufacturing costs, increase plant reliability and maximize plant profitability.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Review and monitor the performance of existing WTP and Utilities facilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing the process plant’s optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and safety and issue daily report for deviation and corrective actions.
• Perform Monthly/Quarterly WTP and Utilities facilities performance reports highlighting the KPIs, chemical treatment program compliance analysis, descant, membrane, driers and adsorbent performance and recommendation of improvement.
• Identify the plant constraints and conduct internal assessments and debottleneck studies on WTP and Utilities facilities process with support of process licensor and engineering services.
• Provide technical advisory on matters concerning the operation of WTP and Utilities facilities which may include but not limited to operation related problems, process troubleshooting, start-up and shutdown activities, capacity test runs, technology pilot testing, and process design.
• Lead Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP), Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and incidents investigations.
• Develop business cases and engineering packages for any modifications and upgrade.
• Participate in business plan development and coordinate for any capital investments on assigned process units and support techno-economic evaluations.
• Recommend and coordinate proven technology deployments in WTP and Utilities facilities process units.

Minimum Requirements

• You must hold a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• You must have a minimum of 8 years hands on experience within WTP and Utilities facilities in processes and operations.
• Exposure to different process licensor technologies of API, RO, Demin and HRSG such as FW, Westing House and Siemens is preferred.
• Exposure to different chemical vendor supplier and programs of 3D tracer, Purate system. Experience to water conservation programs filtration/polishing system and CHP model is also desirable.
• You should be efficient in Microsoft and be able to demonstrate presentation skills.
• Familiarity and understanding of the best practices, design principles, international engineering standards and specifications relevant to the operation of WTP and Utilities.
• A certified Process Hazards Analysis (PHA)/HAZOP leader is preferred.

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.

Job ID: 15331

Tagged as: Riyadh Refinery Dept

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 ’ 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 Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Downstream chemicals catalytic processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).

OESD's technical team provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to GM operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.

Your primary role is to be responsible for the total catalyst and absorbents management of the process units, including advisory on catalyst selection, performance evaluation & optimization, benchmarking, cost optimization, field technical support and spent catalyst handling.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate, you are expected to be able to perform the following:

• Review operations of process catalysts and absorbents by monitoring key performance indicators which include but not limited to product yields, deactivation rates, remaining lifecycle, etc. Issue performance and benchmarking reports highlighting any performance gaps and recommendations for optimization.
• Support process technology engineers onsite in resolving any catalysts and absorbents performance gaps and implementation of optimization initiatives.
• Be part of the Global Manufacturing technical team in providing technical advisory for catalyst and absorbents technical procurement package optimization, catalyst techno-economic evaluation, selection, and review of performance guarantees in accordance with established company procedures.
• Support and coordinate with other internal stakeholders, when necessary, on the requirements to conduct catalyst pilot testing activities.
• Act as pool manager for managing emergency catalyst exchanges between assets, catalyst regeneration, re-use, metal reclamation and spent catalyst monetization in general.
• Maintain database of Global Manufacturing catalysts and absorbents detailing the technology providers, quantity, next loading forecasts, etc.
• Develop the hydroprocessing catalyst cascading roadmap across multiple assets in Global Manufacturing to maximize usage of both fresh and regenerated catalysts.
• Provide field support to catalyst related activities when needed such as loading & unloading, regeneration & rejuvenation, pre-sulfiding & activation, process optimization, and troubleshooting, in collaboration with facility process engineers and other stakeholders.
• Manage precious metals used in catalysts, including leasing or reclamation processes, for wholly-owned assets and facilitate any metal pool synergy with Affiliates.
• Support the pilot testing or field demonstration of commercial catalysts and in-house developed catalysts in Saudi Aramco facilities in collaboration with R&D and other corporate technical entities.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is but not required.
• A minimum of 17 years of total experience in chemical catalyticunits (i.e., hydroprocessing, catalytic cracking, reforming, isomerization, etc) with practical experience in catalysts & absorbents selection, performance evaluation, optimization, troubleshooting, operation, regeneration, and catalyst handling.
• Exposure to various technology licensors (i.e., UOP, Axens, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience and proficiency in using process engineering simulation programs and tools
• Expertise in innovation and intellectual property development is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 07/01/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

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.

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 ’ 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 Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Downstream chemicals catalytic processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).

OESD's technical team provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to GM operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.

Your primary role is to be responsible for the total catalyst and absorbents management of the process units, including advisory on catalyst selection, performance evaluation & optimization, benchmarking, cost optimization, field technical support and spent catalyst handling.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate, you are expected to be able to perform the following:

• Review operations of process catalysts and absorbents by monitoring key performance indicators which include but not limited to product yields, deactivation rates, remaining lifecycle, etc. Issue performance and benchmarking reports highlighting any performance gaps and recommendations for optimization.
• Support process technology engineers onsite in resolving any catalysts and absorbents performance gaps and implementation of optimization initiatives.
• Be part of the Global Manufacturing technical team in providing technical advisory for catalyst and absorbents technical procurement package optimization, catalyst techno-economic evaluation, selection, and review of performance guarantees in accordance with established company procedures.
• Support and coordinate with other internal stakeholders, when necessary, on the requirements to conduct catalyst pilot testing activities.
• Act as pool manager for managing emergency catalyst exchanges between assets, catalyst regeneration, re-use, metal reclamation and spent catalyst monetization in general.
• Maintain database of Global Manufacturing catalysts and absorbents detailing the technology providers, quantity, next loading forecasts, etc.
• Develop the hydroprocessing catalyst cascading roadmap across multiple assets in Global Manufacturing to maximize usage of both fresh and regenerated catalysts.
• Provide field support to catalyst related activities when needed such as loading & unloading, regeneration & rejuvenation, pre-sulfiding & activation, process optimization, and troubleshooting, in collaboration with facility process engineers and other stakeholders.
• Manage precious metals used in catalysts, including leasing or reclamation processes, for wholly-owned assets and facilitate any metal pool synergy with Affiliates.
• Support the pilot testing or field demonstration of commercial catalysts and in-house developed catalysts in Saudi Aramco facilities in collaboration with R&D and other corporate technical entities.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 17 years of total experience in chemical catalyticunits (i.e., hydroprocessing, catalytic cracking, reforming, isomerization, etc) with practical experience in catalysts & absorbents selection, performance evaluation, optimization, troubleshooting, operation, regeneration, and catalyst handling.
• Exposure to various technology licensors (i.e., UOP, Axens, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience and proficiency in using process engineering simulation programs and tools
• Expertise in innovation and intellectual property development is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 07/01/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

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.

• Review operations of process catalysts and absorbents by monitoring key performance indicators which include but not limited to product yields, deactivation rates, remaining lifecycle, etc. Issue performance and benchmarking reports highlighting any performance gaps and recommendations for optimization.
• Support process technology engineers onsite in resolving any catalysts and absorbents performance gaps and implementation of optimization initiatives.
• Be part of the Global Manufacturing technical team in providing technical advisory for catalyst and absorbents technical procurement package optimization, catalyst techno-economic evaluation, selection, and review of performance guarantees in accordance with established company procedures.
• Support and coordinate with other internal stakeholders, when necessary, on the requirements to conduct catalyst pilot testing activities.
• Act as pool manager for managing emergency catalyst exchanges between assets, catalyst regeneration, re-use, metal reclamation and spent catalyst monetization in general.
• Maintain database of Global Manufacturing catalysts and absorbents detailing the technology providers, quantity, next loading forecasts, etc.
• Develop the hydroprocessing catalyst cascading roadmap across multiple assets in Global Manufacturing to maximize usage of both fresh and regenerated catalysts.
• Provide field support to catalyst related activities when needed such as loading & unloading, regeneration & rejuvenation, pre-sulfiding & activation, process optimization, and troubleshooting, in collaboration with facility process engineers and other stakeholders.
• Manage precious metals used in catalysts, including leasing or reclamation processes, for wholly-owned assets and facilitate any metal pool synergy with Affiliates.
• Support the pilot testing or field demonstration of commercial catalysts and in-house developed catalysts in Saudi Aramco facilities in collaboration with R&D and other corporate technical entities.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 17 years of total experience in chemical catalytic units (i.e., hydroprocessing, catalytic cracking, reforming, isomerization, etc) with practical experience in catalysts & absorbents selection, performance evaluation, optimization, troubleshooting, operation, regeneration, and catalyst handling.
• Exposure to various technology licensors (i.e., UOP, Axens, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience and proficiency in using process engineering simulation programs and tools
• Expertise in innovation and intellectual property development is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues

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 Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Downstream chemicals catalytic processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).

OESD’s technical team provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to GM operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.

Your primary role is to be responsible for the total catalyst and absorbents management of the process units, including advisory on catalyst selection, performance evaluation & optimization, benchmarking, cost optimization, field technical support and spent catalyst handling.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate, you are expected to be able to perform the following:

• Review operations of process catalysts and absorbents by monitoring key performance indicators which include but not limited to product yields, deactivation rates, remaining lifecycle, etc. Issue performance and benchmarking reports highlighting any performance gaps and recommendations for optimization.
• Support process technology engineers onsite in resolving any catalysts and absorbents performance gaps and implementation of optimization initiatives.
• Be part of the Global Manufacturing technical team in providing technical advisory for catalyst and absorbents technical procurement package optimization, catalyst techno-economic evaluation, selection, and review of performance guarantees in accordance with established company procedures.
• Support and coordinate with other internal stakeholders, when necessary, on the requirements to conduct catalyst pilot testing activities.
• Act as pool manager for managing emergency catalyst exchanges between assets, catalyst regeneration, re-use, metal reclamation and spent catalyst monetization in general.
• Maintain database of Global Manufacturing catalysts and absorbents detailing the technology providers, quantity, next loading forecasts, etc.
• Develop the hydroprocessing catalyst cascading roadmap across multiple assets in Global Manufacturing to maximize usage of both fresh and regenerated catalysts.
• Provide field support to catalyst related activities when needed such as loading & unloading, regeneration & rejuvenation, pre-sulfiding & activation, process optimization, and troubleshooting, in collaboration with facility process engineers and other stakeholders.
• Manage precious metals used in catalysts, including leasing or reclamation processes, for wholly-owned assets and facilitate any metal pool synergy with Affiliates.
• Support the pilot testing or field demonstration of commercial catalysts and in-house developed catalysts in Saudi Aramco facilities in collaboration with R&D and other corporate technical entities.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 17 years of total experience in chemical catalyticunits (i.e., hydroprocessing, catalytic cracking, reforming, isomerization, etc) with practical experience in catalysts & absorbents selection, performance evaluation, optimization, troubleshooting, operation, regeneration, and catalyst handling.
• Exposure to various technology licensors (i.e., UOP, Axens, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience and proficiency in using process engineering simulation programs and tools
• Expertise in innovation and intellectual property development is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues

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.

Job ID: 15350

Tagged as: Operations Engineering Solutions Dept