Please note that this role is based in Saudi Arabia on a permanent, residential basis.
Description: 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.
Overview
We are seeking a Corrosion Control Engineer to join the Northern Area Gas Producing Engineering Division (NAGPED), under the Northern Area Gas Producing Department (NAGPD).
NAGPD is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient production of non-associated gas from both onshore and offshore fields, while upholding the highest standards of environmental stewardship.
NAGPED provides engineering support to ensure the operational integrity and safety of gas production facilities.
Your primary role is to be a key technical in safeguarding the company’s assets by developing and implementing corrosion control strategies that mitigate risk, enhance system integrity, and extend the life of critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
* Develop and implement corrosion control strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the integrity of gas production systems and pipelines
* Conduct corrosion surveys and monitoring to identify high-risk areas and recommend corrective actions
* Prepare and execute corrosion control plans, including materials selection, coating systems, and cathodic protection design
* Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and inspection teams to ensure effective corrosion management across facilities
* Develop Pipeline Integrity Plans (PIPs) for NAGPD pipelines, aligned with Company standards and regulatory requirements
* Perform failure analysis on corrosion-related incidents and provide technical recommendations to prevent recurrence
* Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving corrosion control standards
As the successful candidate you will have
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering
* Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in corrosion control, with a focus on oil and gas production systems
* Demonstrated technical expertise in corrosion engineering, including risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and failure analysis
* Strong understanding of industry codes and standards, including API, ASME, NACE, and related specifications
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex corrosion issues and propose actionable solutions
* Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to cross-functional audiences
* Proven ability to work in a team environment, mentor junior engineers and technicians, and support knowledge transfer
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in corrosion technology and asset integrity practices
* Professional certifications such as NACE Certified Corrosion Specialist, API 570, or CSWIP Corrosion Specialist are highly preferred.
* Experience with risk-based inspection (RBI) and integrity operating windows (IOWs).
* Familiarity with process simulation tools, coating assessments, or pipeline inline inspection (ILI) data interpretation.
* Flexibility to travel and work in field remote conditions.
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.
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