AI Specialist - Petroleum Engineering (1701)

Aramco Americas Company

AI Specialist - Petroleum Engineering (1701)

Artificial Intelligence Group Staff - Houston, TX - Full Time

OVERVIEW:

Provides expert technical advice and guidance in either a broad or specialized area of artificial intelligence in petroleum engineering. Because of his/her recognized technical capability, experience and judgment he/she makes a unique and substantial personal contribution in his/her area of expertise.

This position provides opportunity for continued advancement of individuals of outstanding technical capability who make substantial and essential contributions on an individual basis. This includes (1) individuals of broader experience and of demonstrated ability and good judgment, and (2) individuals who are expert in a particular specialized area of petroleum engineering. The increasing size and complexity of Saudi Aramco's producing operations and the related petroleum engineering support requires AACO to have in-house expertise in various specialized areas.

The Engineering Advisor, Senior Engineering Advisor and Engineering Consultant positions provide for this expertise at increasing levels of recognized competence and demonstrated ability to communicate with Management and working associates and to convert technical expertise into practical recommendations regarding budget items, operating procedures, etc. Apart from the broader areas of Reservoir and Production Engineering, specialized areas in which individuals have been previously placed in Advisor and Senior Advisor positions include: Reservoir Simulation, Formulation Evaluation, Completions, and Long-Range Planning.

Advisor and Consultant recommendations have an immediate impact upon operating procedures and new project definitions which often have individual impact in the millions of dollars. These positions will also often head special task forces to solve individual problems.

The job requires the typical physical demands of an office environment and is normally performed in, Houston, Texas that is an air-conditioned, well-lighted office building that meets building, safety occupant health, and facility access codes. The normal assignment may be at AACO's headquarters, a contractor's office or other designated location.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

- Provides expert advice and assistance on operating problems relating to artificial intelligence applied to petroleum engineering.

- Specifies design criteria and relevant operating parameters for development of BI's and/or new projects within his/her area of expertise.

- Participates in project technical reviews and reviews proposals for new or changed operating procedures on his/her area of expertise to ensure efficient and economic operations.

- Conducts economic studies on cost analysis as appropriate to resolve alternative causes of action relative to artificial intelligence applied to petroleum engineering.

- Originates ideas for improvements, develops a basis for required field testing and Management review, analyses results and recommends new or changed procedures and/or facilities.

- Recommends, designs and oversees suitable outside investigations to resolve problems which exceed current engineering knowledge in his/her specialty.

- Represents AACO and Saudi Aramco in technical contacts with Shareholders and SAG representatives dealing with company procedures or proposed operations relative to artificial intelligence applied to petroleum engineering.

- Makes presentations to AACO Management, to Shareholder Program Review, or to various Shareholder Technical Meetings, as appropriate.

- Represents AACO and Saudi Aramco in dealings with manufacturers, vendors, outside consultants, etc. within his/her area of expertise.

- Conducts seminars, prepares manuals, and trains and develops Aramco engineers and operating personnel in his/her area of expertise.

- Participates in technical societies and technical groups in his/her area of expertise; represents Aramco on industry committees or specialized groups as appropriate.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical field. M.S or PhD is preferred; intensive industry training including appropriate specialized courses and seminars is expected.

- Typically has ten (10) years of related experience including at least the last five (5) years in intensive experience in artificial intelligence applied to petroleum engineering.

- Must be able to communicate and comprehend both orally and in writing, accurately, clearly and concisely in English at the high level required to perform the job as outlined.

- Must be clearly recognized by both his/her supervisors and colleagues as thoroughly qualified and highly competent in artificial intelligence applied to petroleum engineering. Must have demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly to work effectively with others, and to utilize his/her technical knowledge to achieve practical results. AACO and Saudi Aramco management must have confidence in his/her judgment and recommendations.

NO THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED