Research Engineer

Job Title: Research EngineerCompany: Aramco Asia KoreaLocation: SeoulJob Type: Regular position (1-year employment contract initially, with permanent employment reviewed upon completion of the first year)Overview: Aramco Asia Korea is seeking 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 hydrogen plants, and ammonia productionKey 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. Academic/Professional Qualification:Bachelor degree or above, in Chemical EngineeringTechnical Skills Required: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 technologiesConversant 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.