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Job Title
SOLAR ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Position Description
We are seeking a Solar Engineer or Scientist to join our Power Systems Organization.
This position is primarily responsible for technology research and qualification, design concept review, projects studies, performance analysis under various environments, operations and maintenance optimization.

Minimum Requirements
As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelors Degree in a relevant Engineering field from a recognized and approved program.

You will have more than ten years experience, including direct engineering experience with machinery including gearing, generators and or bearings.

Experience with solar technologies and related system integration with a capability to provide analytical and modeling skills for design, construction and operation of utility scale solar power plants is required. This will preferably combine both photovoltaic (PV) and thermal (CSP) technologies.

Familiarity with TRNSYS, SolTRACE and OpTaliX is required

You will also be able to demonstrate experience and formal training for root-cause analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities
You will be required to perform the following:

Develop and conduct field testing, monitor field performance data, simulate and optimize complex systems on PV and CSP technologies.

Conduct analysis of solar and balance of systems (BOS).

Develop and implement metrology performance models and determine functional requirements for metrology systems and its
components.

Assess quality and audit manufacturing production facilities.

About Us
Saudi Aramco’s domestic operations span the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and include the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas, refining, petrochemicals and distribution – none of which would be possible without the support of the Operations Services business line.

Operations Services encompasses such vital support activities as aviation, marine, transportation, power distribution, materials supply and information technology. Saudi Aramco operates one of the world’s largest corporate aviation fleets, composed of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft whose flight and maintenance crews are among the best in the business. The company’s marine operations include oil spill fighting vessels, harbor pilot craft, tugboats for terminal operations and a variety of service ships.

The areas of transportation, power distribution and materials supply are critical components of Saudi Aramco’s large array of complex petroleum and petrochemical facilities that provide a reliable supply of energy to people in the Kingdom and around the globe. The company’s IT infrastructure, including its communications networks, provides the methods and the means for the people of Saudi Aramco, no matter where they are, to stay connected and sustain the Company’s legacy of success.

Req Number
U06-70027677A