In accordance with AAK’s employment policy, all regular positions begin with a one-year contract. Conversion to permanent employment will be reviewed upon completion of 1st year employment.
Overview
Aramco Asia Korea is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead research projects in the area of thermal and non-thermal pyrolysis. The Research Center conducts strategic research, development, and demonstration programs for clean energy production. The position involves both development and engineering tasks, as well as hands-on work on pilot and demonstration systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine development steps, deliverables, and milestones for research activities.
- Estimate development schedules and resources, and develop business cases for technology deployment.
- Oversee testing, analyze results, and write technical reports and publications.
- Conduct pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies for various configurations, review engineering drawings, and engage with selected licensors for pilot demonstration scale.
- Provide hands-on assistance with the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of pilot demonstration and pre-commercial pyrolysis units.
- Liaise with peers in the company and various proponents to ensure developed technologies can be integrated into Saudi Aramco initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical or relevant Engineering.
Technical Skills
- Conduct basic and advanced pyrolysis research including thermal, catalytic and plasma pyrolysis to process heavy hydrocarbon streams, biomass and plastic waste and produce high value products.
- Lead in process design and process modeling activities of new technologies related pyrolysis.
- Lead activities related to pyrolysis technology scale-up, piloting, and demonstration.
- Liaise with peers to integrate new technologies into Saudi Aramco initiatives.
- Train young engineers and stay abreast of developments in pyrolysis technologies.
- Familiar with conventional refining and petrochemical technologies.
- Familiar with heavy stream characterization and advanced chemical analysis.
- Familiar with various design codes and standards for high temperature/high pressure process designs.
- Experience with Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development, and HAZOP studies.
- Strong project management and process documentation experience.
Experience
- More than 10 years of working experience, preferably in a research or operational role in the oil & gas industry, OEMs, industrial gases companies, or engineering companies.
- Conversant with thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer management.
- Experience with software such as Matlab, PRO/II, HYSYS/Aspen Plus, and SolidWorks is a distinct advantage.
Personality
- Motivated, independent, and hard-working with a strong research/technical background.
- Excellent command of oral and written English, with the ability to write and present technical papers.
- Ability to work in diverse and cross-functional teams, with flexibility to work in different locations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Hiring Process
Application → Screening & Shortlisting → 2 round Interviews (in-person and/or virtual) → Final Offer
(Interview stages may be adjusted depending on the situation.)
Additional Information
[Notes]
- In accordance with the employment protection laws, eligible candidates (disabled individuals, veterans, etc.) will receive preferential benefits during the process.
- Applications are accepted only through the Aramco Asia Korea career page, and any other methods are not allowed.
- Additional assignments may be given during the interview rounds, if necessary.
- The recruitment schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress of the recruitment process.
- The expected position level specified in the job description may change based on each individual's experience and evaluation results.
- For any inquiries on recruitment, email to AAK recruiting ([email protected])
[Precautions]
- If any of the following conditions apply, your acceptance may be revoked, or you may be subject to disadvantages in the selection process:
- If the information submitted during the recruitment process (including the application form) differs or cannot be proven in documentation
- If you are ineligible to work under company regulations
- If you are ineligible to travel abroad (for men, Korean nationals who have not completed military service or are not exempt from military service by the joining date)
- If you are unable to join the company on the start date designated by the company upon receiving the final offer
- Our company respects the trade secrets of third parties and strives to comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as The Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act. Please be careful not to disclose any confidential information related to your former/current workplace or to violate the confidentiality obligation of your former/current workplace, during the recruitment process. Violation may result in disadvantage in the recruitment process.
In accordance with AAK’s employment policy, all regular positions begin with a one-year contract. Conversion to permanent employment will be reviewed upon completion of 1st year employment.
Overview
Aramco Asia Korea is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead research projects in the area of thermal and non-thermal pyrolysis. The Research Center conducts strategic research, development, and demonstration programs for clean energy production. The position involves both development and engineering tasks, as well as hands-on work on pilot and demonstration systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Determine development steps, deliverables, and milestones for research activities.
- Estimate development schedules and resources, and develop business cases for technology deployment.
- Oversee testing, analyze results, and write technical reports and publications.
- Conduct pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies for various configurations, review engineering drawings, and engage with selected licensors for pilot demonstration scale.
- Provide hands-on assistance with the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of pilot demonstration and pre-commercial pyrolysis units.
- Liaise with peers in the company and various proponents to ensure developed technologies can be integrated into Saudi Aramco initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical or relevant Engineering.
Technical Skills
- Conduct basic and advanced pyrolysis research including thermal, catalytic and plasma pyrolysis to process heavy hydrocarbon streams, biomass and plastic waste and produce high value products.
- Lead in process design and process modeling activities of new technologies related pyrolysis.
- Lead activities related to pyrolysis technology scale-up, piloting, and demonstration.
- Liaise with peers to integrate new technologies into Saudi Aramco initiatives.
- Train young engineers and stay abreast of developments in pyrolysis technologies.
- Familiar with conventional refining and petrochemical technologies.
- Familiar with heavy stream characterization and advanced chemical analysis.
- Familiar with various design codes and standards for high temperature/high pressure process designs.
- Experience with Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development, and HAZOP studies.
- Strong project management and process documentation experience.
Experience
- More than 10 years of working experience, preferably in a research or operational role in the oil & gas industry, OEMs, industrial gases companies, or engineering companies.
- Conversant with thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer management.
- Experience with software such as Matlab, PRO/II, HYSYS/Aspen Plus, and SolidWorks is a distinct advantage.
Personality
- Motivated, independent, and hard-working with a strong research/technical background.
- Excellent command of oral and written English, with the ability to write and present technical papers.
- Ability to work in diverse and cross-functional teams, with flexibility to work in different locations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Hiring Process
Application → Screening & Shortlisting → 2 round Interviews (in-person and/or virtual) → Final Offer
(Interview stages may be adjusted depending on the situation.)
Additional Information
[Notes]
- In accordance with the employment protection laws, eligible candidates (disabled individuals, veterans, etc.) will receive preferential benefits during the process.
- Applications are accepted only through the Aramco Asia Korea career page, and any other methods are not allowed.
- Additional assignments may be given during the interview rounds, if necessary.
- The recruitment schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress of the recruitment process.
- The expected position level specified in the job description may change based on each individual's experience and evaluation results.
- For any inquiries on recruitment, email to AAK recruiting ([email protected])
[Precautions]
- If any of the following conditions apply, your acceptance may be revoked, or you may be subject to disadvantages in the selection process:
- If the information submitted during the recruitment process (including the application form) differs or cannot be proven in documentation
- If you are ineligible to work under company regulations
- If you are ineligible to travel abroad (for men, Korean nationals who have not completed military service or are not exempt from military service by the joining date)
- If you are unable to join the company on the start date designated by the company upon receiving the final offer
- Our company respects the trade secrets of third parties and strives to comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as The Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act. Please be careful not to disclose any confidential information related to your former/current workplace or to violate the confidentiality obligation of your former/current workplace, during the recruitment process. Violation may result in disadvantage in the recruitment process.