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

Korea ​Research Center(KRC) is ​Aramco’s ​new ​R&D center in ​Seoul under ​Aramco ​Asia Korea.

The ​center works ​closely ​with Korean partners ​to test ​and co-develop new technologies as a technology bridge between Aramco’s global R&D and Korea’s strong innovation ecosystem.

We are seeking for a Research Engineer to Support research team in development, evaluation and optimization of new processes. The position will have overall responsibility in assisting the development of reforming technologies for synthesis gas production, CO2 capture from atmosphere or point sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Support research team in development, evaluation and optimization of new processes.
• Support and guide inhouse technologies development efforts.
• Provide hands-on assistance with the commissioning, operation and maintenance of pilot demonstration and pre-commercial fuel reforming units.
• Liaise with production & facility planning personnel to ensure that reforming technology can be deployed in various Saudi Aramco assets within the scope of downstream and strategic R&D activities.
• Train young Saudi engineers, while keeping abreast with the engineering and scientific developments of fuel reforming technologies.
• Assist with project management requirements of the fuel reforming and decarbonization technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above, in Chemical Engineering

Technical Skills

• Conduct pre-feasibility and full feasibility studies on chemical and reforming processes (gasification and partial oxidation in addition to decarbonization technologies).
• Expertise in process modeling and process parameters optimization.
• Lead and assist in development of processes and technologies.
• Provide hands-on assistance with the commissioning, operation and maintenance of pilot demonstration and pre-commercial units.
• Liaise with production & facility planning personnel to ensure technology implementation within Saudi Aramco and affiliates facilities.
• Train junior engineers, while keeping abreast with the engineering and scientific developments of oil-based fuel reforming and decarbonization technologies.
• Assist with project management requirements of oil-based fuel reforming and decarbonization technologies.

Experience

• More than 5 years of professional experience, preferably in a design or operational role in the fuels and chemicals-based technologies and decarbonization technologies including CO2 capture from point sources or the atmosphere technologies
• Conversant with various chemical industrial processes including reforming technologies, as well as emerging concepts relevant to synthesis gas production.
• Conversant with CO2 capture technologies from the atmosphere or point sources.
• Knowledge and background in process modeling relevant to reforming reactions
• Familiar with various design codes & standards for high pressure and high temperature reactor and separator vessels.
• Strong project management and process documentation experience.
• Prior involvement with hydrocarbon-based technology development from concept to large scale implementation will be highly regarded, as will experience with front end engineering development(FEED).

Personality

• Motivated, independent, and hard-working with research/technical background.
• Proficient in English (Oral & written)
• 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.