Energy System Modeler

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

This company is seeking an experienced Energy System Modeler to join the Transport Technologies R&D Division of its Research and Development Center (R&DC). The Transport Technologies R&D Division conducts research and technology development in the area of transport fuels chemistry, emissions control systems, and advanced internal combustion engine technologies. Our research focuses on the co-optimization of fuel and engine systems, technology demonstration in collaboration with various stakeholders, and strategic transport studies across the road, aviation, and marine sectors. The Energy System Modeler's primary role is to conduct innovative research and policy analysis on the transport energy systems of interest to This Company, provide technical expertise and expert insights to senior management, and foster the development of talent within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust methodologies and modeling frameworks to translate policy and technology developments into research questions and business opportunities.
• Build and/or use well-calibrated energy system models to analyze energy and technology pathways and gain strategic insights into their impact on the overall energy and industry landscape.
• Identify and analyze trends and developments in the transport sectors, taking into consideration global energy economics, trading patterns, product specifications, supply/demand of crude oil and refined products, corporate strategies, consumer behavior, policies, and regulations.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, in particular, to senior management on research strategies and plans in the area of transport technologies.
• Support ongoing research projects within the Transport Technologies R&D Division.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for continuous improvements as part of This Company's global Research & Development team.
• Mentor and coach less experienced researchers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline. An advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, including at least five years as a recognized specialist in transport analysis and/or energy systems modelling, with a proven track record of publications and innovations.
• Familiarity with econometrics and its application to energy systems modeling would be an advantage.
• A reasonable understanding of the overall energy and industry landscape, supply/demand equilibrium, and market structures/dynamics, as well as expert understanding of the transport sectors and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and critique techno-economic analyses, business strategies, and public policies.
• Hands-on experience with computer programming, using common platforms, such as MATLAB, Python, R, VBA, etc.

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