What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Hydrogen Lab Scientist position at Aramco?
Aramco Services Company
Sr. Hydrogen Lab Scientist (1412)
Research & Development - Houston, TX - Full Time
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.
SCOPE :
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).
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NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED
