Porous Materials Specialist

• Research and Development Center conducts strategic research, development and demonstration programs in support of Saudi Client drive for innovation.
• We are currently pursuing several technology development opportunities in strategic and downstream research and development areas.
• We wish to appoint a high caliber individual to our carbon management and sustainability programs.
• This newly created position will have overall responsibility in advancing CO2 capture technologies research.
• Specifically key responsibilities are:
• Develop and lead new research projects geared towards new materials discovery for CO2 capture.
• Develop sorbent setups and engage in laboratory activities related to sorbent development, testing and characterization.
• Liaise with peers in the company to develop materials and designs related to CO2 capture.
• Train young Saudi engineers, while keeping abreast with the engineering and scientific developments of CO2 capture material and technologies.

• Conduct literature review and assessment of CO2 capture processes and materials.
• Develop research proposals and lead research projects geared towards new materials discovery for CO2 capture.
• Set-up and conduct bench scale experiments related to CO2 capture sorbents and material characterization.
• Liaise with peers in the company and with collaborators to develop materials and designs related to CO2 capture.
• Train young Saudi engineers, while keeping abreast with the engineering and scientific developments of CO2 capture material and technologies.
• Assist with project management requirements of the Carbon Management Division.

• PhD qualified in Chemistry, Materials or Chemical Engineering.
• More than 10 years working experience, preferably researching new materials and processes related to CO2 capture in leading organizations.
• Conversant with various CO2 capture technologies, for example adsorption, absorption, as well as emerging concepts relevant to CO2 capture from air with a focus on solid sorbent-based systems.
• More than 5 years direct experience dealing with CO2 capture material synthesis.
• Have a good knowledge of analytical chemistry and other analytical tools used for sorbents and catalyst characterization.
• Proficient in IT with excellent computer skills using specialized software.
• Strong project management and process documentation experience.
• The successful candidate must be motivated, independent and hard-working with a strong research/technical background in areas relevant to CO2 capture material development.
• Excellent command of oral and written English with capabilities to write and present technical papers.
• Ability to work in diverse and cross-functional teams and flexibility to work in different locations in addition to the ability to work in diverse teams to achieve common objectives with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
• At Client, 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’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.
• 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.
• Country/Region: SA

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