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Aramco

Oilfield Microbiology Specialist

Aramco, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

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’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’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.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview We are seeking an Oilfield Microbiology Specialist to join the Materials & Corrosion Solutions Division within Research & Analytical Services Department.

The Materials & Corrosion Solutions Division is responsible for introducing and validating new technologies, and delivering technical solutions for companywide operations.

Your primary role is to enable and lead high levels of technical services projects, and innovative technical solutions to control microbiology-related challenges downhole and surface systems for sustainable energy, oil and gas production.

Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with proponents.

Collaborate with field engineers and scientists from other organizations.

Design laboratory test matrix and conduct laboratory studies.

Conduct root-cause analysis of existing microbiology-related issues in companywide operations.

Evaluate microbial control technologies including chemical products such as inhibitors and dissolvers.

Investigate water compatibility issues and deliver practical solutions.

Design and optimize biocide treatment programs.

Identify technical gaps and initiate research projects.

Develop new test methods and procedures.

Play a leading role in international professional community and multidisciplinary investigation teams.

Mentor junior engineers and scientists by setting specific goals and providing hands-on instructions.

Lead research team development and collaboration activities with suitable collaborators and partners.

Issue publications to peer-reviewed journals and primary international conferences.

Support and guide in-house technologies development efforts.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor degree in science or engineering and a Ph.D. degree in applied microbiology, biological engineering and related disciplines.

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