Sr. Hydrogen Lab Scientist (1412)

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 hydrogen production and transportation specialists to lead interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on low-carbon hydrogen production. Key responsibilities include: Designing and executing experiments to explore novel methods; Proposing improvements on existing processes, including electrolysis, steam reforming, catalytic reforming, gasification and pyrolysis; Engineering and optimizing processes for integration into Aramco’s global operation and affiliate networks. The position involves scientific, developmental, engineering tasks, and hands-on work on pilot and demonstration systems. The idea candidate should have both a strong technical background and proven project management expertise.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Propose and develop novel pathways to produce, separate and transport low-carbon hydrogen from fossil/renewable resources.

• Conduct periodic gate review meetings which involves aligning with proponents and Aramco/affiliates engineering.

• Formulate objectives, technical scope and requirements for demonstrating hydrogen production and transportation

• Determine the development steps, deliverables, and milestones.

• Estimate the development schedule, resources, and costs.

• Oversee testing and analyze testing results

• Conduct pre-FEED (DBSP) level engineering studies.

• Detailed engineering, construction, start up, and operation of demonstration systems.

• Write technical reports and publications

• Mentor junior staff

• Maintains and updates his/her working knowledge of applicable state-of- the-art laboratory instrumentation.

• 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).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD Degree in Science/Engineering Discipline as appropriate for the area of expertise for the assigned jobs.

• Nine (9) years’ 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, frequent project presentation and travel to meetings at conferences and universities.  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