This is a Reservoir Simulation Developer (Relocation to Saudi Arabia) role with aramco based in Sydney, NSW, AU aramco Role Seniority - mid level More about the Reservoir Simulation Developer (Relocation to Saudi Arabia) role at aramco This is full-time expatriate, residential position based in Saudi Arabia Overview We are seeking a Reservoir Simulation Developer to join Strategic Modeling Technology (SMT) Division. SMT is responsible for developing the next generation parallel reservoir and basin simulator for Saudi Aramco, which aims to handle gigantic hydrocarbon reservoirs with sufficient spatial resolution. The primary role is to develop, extend, enhance and maintain reservoir simulator code. Duties & Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance code for portions of the company’s in-house reservoir simulator. Conduct applied research in the fields of high-performance computing, numerical methods of partial differential equations (PDEs), and hydrocarbon reservoir modeling. Initiate, and conduct theoretical and practical research in the development of reservoir simulator codes individually and/or along with a team utilizing the latest in scientific programming languages. Develop and maintain code for Black Oil and/or Compositional reservoir simulators. Generate new ideas and projects, and contribute substantially to existing efforts. Train and provide technical support for reservoir engineers using simulator. Provide expert training and teach technical in-house courses and workshops/forums Participate in national and international professional societies. Communicate and steer practical research in various international R&D organizations. Prepare technical papers for professional societies local and/or international technical meetings, conferences, forums and workshops. Minimum requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline from an accredited university. Advanced degree in Engineering, Science is a plus. Minimum of 5 years of experience in parallel programming and scientific computing. Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil industry is a plus. Have knowledge of using one of the following languages: C++, C or FORTRAN. Strong background in numerical methods for partial differential equations. Experience with different industries such as Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Scientific Laboratories will also be considered. Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco 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. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization. Working environment 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the aramco team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Developing simulator code Conducting applied research Training reservoir engineers Key Strengths Parallel programming Scientific computing Numerical methods for partial differential equations ️ C++ C FORTRAN A Final Note: This is a role with aramco not with Hatch.
