Exploration & Production
Cementing Specialist
F01-70020423
JOB LOCATION: SAUDI ARABIA
Position Description: Saudi Aramco seeks a potential candidate to work for the Exploration and Petroleum Engineering Advanced Research Center (EXPEC ARC). The EXPEC ARC conducts pioneering research; introduces new technology; and provides specialized technical services that enhance Company profitability and productivity in a cost-effective, timely and collaborative manner. The Candidate will be working in the Drilling Fluids and Cement Unit of the EXPEC ARC. The mission of the DF&CU is to design, evaluate, and monitor new and specialized drilling fluid and cement slurry formulations for use in Saudi Aramco drilling, completion, and workover operations in a timely, cost effective, safe and environmentally responsible manner. The Unit also studies current and potential drilling problems in order to provide solutions and guidelines for upcoming wells, implements quality assurance tests for Company-purchased additives, and conducts drilling fluids training to proponent personnel to appreciate its impact on the overall success of drilling.
The candidate is expected to provide technical support to Drilling and Workover in the area of zone isolation, cementing, cementing additives and chemicals, and troubleshooting of drilling rig problems related to the cementing process. The candidate's responsibilities include but not limited to:
1) Design cost effective cementing and zone isolation programs for oil and gas wells through laboratory testing
2) Monitor the field applications and provide troubleshooting to field problems
3) Lead advanced laboratory technical studies and assist in research and technology projects
4) Introduce new technologies in cement designs, applications and field management
5) Develop product specifications and laboratory test procedures for well cements additives
6) Introduce new technologies in cementing and zone isolation techniques
7) Work closely with proponents, communicate effectively with field personnel, get involved in multi-disciplinary technical study teams, and lead incident investigation teams
8) Monitor quality assurance program for cements and cement additives
9) Provide training and mentoring for young Saudi professionals
Minimum Requirements: B.S. in Science/Engineering Discipline (Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry, and Geology). MS or PhD is desirable, but not required. Typically has at least 20 years of related experience, including 10 years of intensive experience in specialty.