Crude Oil Treatment Research Expert

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies on novel technologies, including chemical, mechanical, electrostatic and thermal options, to guarantee maintaining crude oil quality standards at the lowest cost.
• Develop plans for bench-scale, pilot, and demonstration studies for novel crude oil treatment technologies, and provide expert guidance during their execution.
• Conduct optimization studies of crude oil treatment systems.
• Perform simulation studies to develop novel crude oil treatment technology options suitable for different crude oil reservoirs.
• Identify and lead collaboration activities with leading institutes/organizations in the development of crude oil treatment technologies in upstream surface facilities, and connect with the world-leading experts as needed.
• Provide superior technical guidance during complex troubleshooting for GOSPs.
• Liaise with relevant Aramco stakeholders to ensure in-house technology options are deployed promptly.
• Serve as Aramco’s technical spokesperson on issues related to crude oil treatment, and enhance the worldwide technical reputation of Aramco.
• Provide expert input to Aramco technology roadmaps, and regularly review alignment with other business units.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with strong background on midstream crude oil treatment processes.
• Fifteen years of experience in R&D relevant to midstream crude oil treatment technologies.
• Extensive scientific/technical authority and a broad technical credibility:
• Member of editorial/consultative committees of leading journals/associations related to midstream crude oil treatment technologies.
• Extensive list of publications and patents.
• Proven track record of initiating, overseeing, and conducting advanced technical projects with a proven ability to connect commercial technology, R&D, and operational excellence.
• Hands-on experience in field operations and engineering projects.
• Experience leading technical experts with diverse backgrounds and nationalities.