Technology Consultant (GME) - Relocate to Saudi Arabia Permanent Expat Family Relocation Package in London

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Aramco energizes the world economy and 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.

We are seeking a Technology Consultant to join Global Manufacturing Excellence Digitalization and Technology Division (D&TD). Global Manufacturing Excellence is the recognized centre driving value across Saudi Aramco's downstream global manufacturing portfolio. D&TD is responsible for leading the technology function collaborating across various downstream functions and corporate as well.

Your primary role is to support the development and deployment of technology management programs aimed at providing technical support across Saudi Aramco Global Manufacturing portfolio. You will ideate, introduce, deploy and sustain novel and innovative technological solutions within various domains including reliability, maintenance, sustainability, energy and process.

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of technologies across the downstream portfolio including petrochemical facilities, refineries, terminals and bulk plants as well as gas plants.
• Develop comprehensive value adding technology roadmaps aligned to business challenges such as energy optimization, sustainability, plant availability, debottlenecking and process optimization.
• Accelerate technology deployment working closely with internal and external execution agencies and vendors.
• Conduct feasibility studies including technical and economic evaluation of solutions, platforms, and new technologies.
• Perform technology scouting to enable the identification of innovative and value adding technologies.
• Develop business case and cost/benefit analysis for technology deployment.
• Work with other consultants, engineers, and project managers to deliver comprehensive solutions that address both technical and business requirements.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate the progress and benefits of technology initiatives to peers, relevant stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate with technology providers in developing and conducting tailored training content and programs to support the implementation and adoption of technologies by end-users.
• Recognize and introduce necessary changes to standards and governance.
• Stay abreast of global and regional Oil and Gas industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact technology implementations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and standards, evaluate solution implementations and identify necessary changes to standards and governance.

You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering). A Master's degree is preferred. You will have 10-15 years of experience as a Technology Consultant ideating, scouting, introducing and tracking value added technology deployment. You have a good understanding of downstream technologies, including but not limited to refinery processes. You will have experience in developing business cases and benefit/cost analysis for downstream technology.

You will have experience in working collaboratively in cross‐functional teams, across the project lifecycle fostering effective communication and cooperation. You will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of management of change, engineering and design package as well as regulatory, risk mitigation and safety requirements. You will have experience in change management, including developing and implementing technology changes.

You will be able to demonstrate understanding of relevant industry energy, safety and design regulations and standards ensuring compliance of proposed technology solutions. You will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of manufacturing technology solutions enabling the key process areas including production, reliability, environmental, safety and sustainability. You will have strong project management skills with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex technology implementation projects in the O&G business. You have the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‐functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Our high‐performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, 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.