Sr. Synthetic Fuel Lab Scientist (1415)

OVERVIEW:
Aramco Americas is building a new state-of-the-art research center in Houston that will focus on CO2 capture, carbon materials, hydrogen, low carbon-impact liquid fuels, renewables & storage and artificial intelligence in energy. The center will take low TRL research results and develop them to TRL 5-7.
Aramco Americas is seeking senior synthetic liquid fuels and CO2 conversion specialists to lead interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on advancing low-carbon and/or e-fuel production. Key responsibilities include: Designing and executing experiments to explore novel methods for integrating renewables feedstocks with conventional hydrocarbons in refining processes; Developing innovative pathways for e-fuels production; Engineering and optimizing processes for integration into Aramco’s global operation and affiliate networks. The position involves scientific, developmental, and engineering tasks, and hands-on work on pilot and demonstration systems. The ideal candidate should have a combination of strong technical background and project management expertise.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Propose and develop novel pathways to produce low-carbon fuels by valorizing low value streams, co-feeding of renewable resources or e-fuels production.
• Lead projects and project team to pilot and demonstrate low-carbon fuel technologies.
• Conduct periodic gate review meetings which involves aligning with proponents and Aramco/affiliates engineering.
• Formulate objectives, technical scope and requirements for technology demonstration.
• Determine the development steps, deliverables, and milestones.
• Estimate the development schedule, resources, and costs.
• Conduct pre-FEED (DBSP) level engineering studies.
• Detailed engineering, construction, start up, and operation of demonstration systems.
• Oversee testing and analyze testing results.
• Write technical reports of investigations and publications, reviews existing patents.
• Mentor junior staff
• Undertakes original investigations relating to technical problems outside the scope of available literature.
• Provide and manage a safe, accident-free laboratory environment. Follow all company safety rules in performing job duties.
• Lead collaborative research efforts internally (other R&D areas of the company) and externally (academic researchers).

• PhD Degree in Science/Engineering Discipline as appropriate for the area of expertise for the assigned jobs.
• Nine (9) year’s industry experience in a substantive industrial, technological or laboratory area relevant to the job’s assignment.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined.
• Candidate should be comfortable in working independently or part of a project team, and frequent project presentation. Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette.

NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED