Heterogeneous Catalysis Specialist

<p><b>Aramco energizes the world economy. </b><br />
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Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world&
39;s largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.<br />
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With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco&
39;s value to society.<br />
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Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations&
39; spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom&
39;s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.<br />
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We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.<br />
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<b>Overview</b><br />
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We are seeking a Heterogeneous Catalysis Specialist to join our Chemicals R&amp;D Division, which is responsible for delivering differentiated chemical technology solutions driven by Aramco&
39;s diversification objective to increase the use of petroleum-based feedstock for chemicals and improve refining-petrochemicals integration.<br />
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The Heterogeneous Catalysis Specialist will provide technical insight into the development of novel heterogeneous catalyst formulations and their application in new and improved chemical/petrochemical processes. Additionally, this key role will provide guidance to R&amp;D project leaders in novel materials synthesis, catalyst formulation, advanced characterization, and process development.<br />
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<b>Key Responsibilities</b></p>

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<li>Synthesize highly-active and selective heterogeneous catalysts (based on silicas, aluminas, zeolites and mixed metal oxides) using a variety of preparation techniques.</li>
<li>Enable new materials discovery via the use of novel structure directing agents.</li>
<li>Develop and scale up multi-component catalyst systems consisting of active phases, supports, and additives in shaped forms appropriate for piloting and demonstration.</li>
<li>Employ high-throughput experimentation techniques and parallelized workflows for rapid heterogeneous catalyst synthesis and screening.</li>
<li>Apply advanced analytical techniques, and evaluate and interpret characterization results.</li>
<li>Develop and manage technologies from concept to production within a stage gate process while providing supervision and technical leadership to a team of junior scientists and engineers.</li>
<li>Author technical reports, papers, and generate patent applications as appropriate while supporting law with the compilation of patent applications.</li>
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<b>Minimum Requirements</b></p>
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<li>Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with a specialization in heterogeneous catalysis.</li>
<li>Fifteen years of experience in technologies requiring heterogeneous catalyst synthesis, screening and scale-up for petrochemical processes.</li>
<li>A proven track record of research, technology development and commercialization in the petrochemical value chain; and be recognized as a subject matter expert in heterogeneous catalysis with established credentials in the development of catalytic technologies leading to successful commercialization.</li>
<li>Demonstrated scientific/technical authority and a broad technical credibility:
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<li>Commendable publication history with publications in peer reviewed / cited journals.</li>
<li>Member of editorial/consultative committees of leading journals/associations related to catalytic technologies.</li>
<li>Extensive patenting record leading to successful commercialization.</li>
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<li>Vision and energy to develop new technologies.</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate, appreciate, catalyze and make the most of cutting-edge discoveries to advance technology development.</li>
<li>Experience in leading scientific experts from diverse background and nationalities.</li>
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<b>Working environment </b><br />
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Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.<br />
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At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world&
39;s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.<br />
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We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.</p>
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