Job Description

Saudi Aramco seeks experienced degreed professionals who are interested in contributing to its world-class operations while enjoying the rewards of living and working in Saudi Arabia. Approximately five to ten years of experience is generally required, and engineering, scientific and technical roles are in demand. In addition to oil and gas professions, Saudi Aramco looks for professionals in education, medical, finance, and other areas.

For students and recent graduates interested in a future career with Saudi Aramco, you’ll first need five to ten years of work experience. It is helpful if your work experience is directly applicable to the position for which you are applying. Innovation is especially appreciated at Saudi Aramco, and thesis work that furthers the industry’s knowledge of oil and gas exploration and production is of interest. Active participation in relevant professional associations is also recognized.

Job Title	Petroleum Engineer I- Unconventionals
Position Description	Saudi Aramco, long known for its leadership in oil exploration, production, and refining, is seeking experienced professionals to join the growing Unconventional Resources exploration efforts. We have an immediate requirement for experienced Petroleum Engineer with relevant unconventional expertise. Of primary interest is experience in hydraulic fracturing, completion design and production optimization. Consider the opportunity to join our team and help shape the future of the unconventional resources exploration and producing in Saudi Aramco! The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring appropriate well completion designs, cost-effective fracturing programs tailored to numerous reservoirs, and studies on related projects. As a Petroleum Engineer I, the incumbent will also be a resource as a technical mentor to other Production Engineering staff and fresh graduates within the team. Within guidelines provided by the Unit Supervisor or Division Head, incumbent will be involved in aggressive field development plans with a high level of drilling and completion activities together with analyzing and optimizing performance of horizontal, multi-frac wells in addition to: •Own the quality and implementation of optimization tools. •Own the water chemistry issues. •Work closely with the Surveillance organization. •Provide input to pilot design and interpretation. •Implement industry best practices and exchange of learnings with other similar unconventional gas assets.
Minimum Requirements	A bachelor’s degree and or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of eight years of extensive experience as a Production Engineer. The incumbent should have the ability to multitask, prioritize projects and be available for occasional field coverage. He must be proficient in PE software applications and simulation software, including: Prosper, Saphir, WellCat “tubing movement” and MFrac (or equivalent) with the ability to perform nodal analysis.
Duties & Responsibilities	a)Design well completion and propose alternatives if required. b)Design, execute, QA/QC and perform post-job analysis for acid and proppant fracturing treatments. c)Determine the optimum production rate for wells. d)Plan, monitor and validate surveillance activities for wells to ensure well integrity. e)Perform studies and projects assuring adequacy and conformance to overall objectives of all phases of problems in areas, including stimulation, production, well design and testing programs, reservoir flow properties and fluid studies.#LI-POST
About Us	Saudi Aramco’s Exploration & Producing (E&P) business line oversees the world’s largest reserves of conventional crude oil, and the fourth-largest reserves of natural gas. The Company’s reserves portfolio include Ghawar, the world’s largest onshore oil field, and Safaniya, the largest offshore field. Company geologists are actively seeking additional reserves in many areas of the Kingdom, offshore in the Gulf and the Red Sea and onshore in the deserts and mountains. Petroleum engineers and earth scientists in E&P work with cutting-edge technology to manage and produce these reserves, including 3D visualization, reservoir simulation and remote geosteering of multilateral wells. The Company’s Exploration and Petroleum Engineering Center, or EXPEC, is home to one of the industry’s most powerful computer centers. Research and development into subsurface upstream technology is conducted at the EXPEC Advanced Research Center. For more than two decades in a row, Saudi Aramco has been ranked the No. 1 oil company in the world by Petroleum Intelligence Weekly, a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of Exploration & Producing.
Req Number	2016 - 70061272

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Recruitment Process

Aramco Services Company (ASC) is pleased to provide support for candidates from North and South America interested in careers working for Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. After a candidate submits an online resume for a posted job opening, the resume is reviewed by a recruiter at ASC. If a candidate possesses the required qualifications, the resume is transmitted to the Saudi Aramco hiring organization. In general, the following recruitment process can be expected: Application If a candidate appears to be qualified on the basis of his or her resume, the Saudi Aramco hiring organization will request that the candidate complete an Application for Employment. Saudi Aramco selects the candidates to interview and requests ASC to coordinate scheduling. Interviews may be conducted at ASC offices, via video conferencing, or at recruiting events worldwide. Orientation Because changing jobs is a major decision for most families, both candidates and spouses are required to attend an orientation program, which addresses topics such as lifestyle, housing, schools, and other valuable information about working for Saudi Aramco and living in Saudi Arabia. If your orientation is in Houston, ASC provides the candidate and spouse with advanced roundtrip airfare and hotel reservations. Meals and certain miscellaneous expenses are covered in lump sum at the time of interview to assure that a candidate's out-of-pocket expense is minimal. Offer Upon Saudi Aramco's authorization, ASC will extend a written, conditional offer of employment. This offer specifies the conditions that must be met by the candidate for employment to take place and outlines the compensation package being offered. Conditions of Employment The conditions that must be satisfied for employment to commence include: undergoing a medical examination and background investigation, obtaining confirmation from Saudi Aramco that housing is available, the dependent children must be accepted to Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools (SAES), as applicable, and the candidate must be able to secure a visa to work and reside in Saudi Arabia from the Saudi Arabian government. There may be other special conditions for specific jobs, such as aircraft pilots. Relocation Processing After offer acceptance, the candidate is assigned a Relocation Advisor to assist in meeting processing requirements. During this period, the candidate must clear the conditions of employment. Your advisor will give you instructions on shipping your personal effects to Saudi Arabia and will advise on when you can give notice to your current employer. Will we contact you within 3 weeks upon your application.

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