JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
JOB PURPOSE:
The Research Scientist in ADNOC Research and Innovation Center (ADRIC) will be responsible for managing the research activities including the below:
- Identify and own technical challenges, R&D and technology strategies specifically focused on investment opportunities, cost, and business impact.
- Build and execute a forward-looking and granular R&D strategy to be embedded in the ADNOC Technology Roadmap.
- Manage Research, technology development, proof of concept and lab-scale pilot projects and the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio
- Ensure systemic integration and wide deployment of research findings and qualified solutions, to support ADNOC's business growth and sustainability.
- Develop a network of academic and industrial partners to build well focused research capability and talent within ADRIC and liaise with Stakeholders across AGCs and potential ADRIC customers.
- Contributing to development and growth of ADRIC catalogue of services.
- Create scopes of work and technical content, and provide technical authority for all ADRIC stakeholders
- Create and curate improvement plans for ADNOC R&D workflows / processes.
- Manage research and technical services quality in assigned discipline
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Research
- Identify and screen technical challenges with detailed analysis on investment required and business impact.
- Evaluate AGCs partners technical capabilities, including academic institutions, shareholders, and service companies, to execute Technology activities/projects.
- Collate and curate these in a transparent prioritization, taking account of Group Technology - ADRIC priorities and ADNOC's corporate Risk Assessment Matrix.
- Develop Research and Technology Development proposals addressing Group Company technical challenges
- Technically evaluate third-party, vendor and academic proposals.
- Manage the project portfolio to demonstrate value and assure anticipated Return-on-Investment (RoI).
- Technically steer activities in collaboration with the discipline technical groups and stakeholders.
- Manage the projects to ensure timely execution within the agreed scope and budget.
- Maintain the team project management dashboard, smart objectives and clear KPIs.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure systematic Integration and deployment of R&D findings and drive these into ADNOC's operations.
- Organize, conduct, and lead technical workshops that will elevate technical competence across the AGCs and nurture an innovation culture.
Technology
- Develop technical content and regularly update the technology roadmap in collaboration with the relevant technical teams and stakeholders.
- Scout for new and emerging technologies for improvements and availability
- Act as ADRIC technical authority for all shareholders, partners, academic institutions, Technology developers and providers related to assigned discipline.
PhD scholars and Local Development Function
- Technically Mentor ADNOC PhD scholar's progress as needed
- Ensure technical alignment of ADNOC PhD scholars research work
- Technically develop UAE nationals through coaching and shadowing programs
- Attract young UAE nationals to participate in R&D activities
Business Development
- Develop R&D discipline strategy to be embedded in the ADNOC technology roadmap
- Conduct projects business reviews, Net Present Value (NPV) and RoI analysis as requested.
- Continuously review ADNOC workflows/processes and propose improvement plans.
Intellectual Property
- Review patent and invention disclosure applications and ensure its technical soundness.
- Review related publication authorization requests and ensure its technical soundness.
- Asses the IP portfolio to demonstrate value, and potential for commercialization.
Others
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
- Perform other similar duties as assigned.
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
- Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
- Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.
- Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
- Provide inputs to prepare presentations and progress reports for Company Management.
REQUIREMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Regular contacts with concerned Team Leader, Manager, and peer staff on work related matters.
- Frequent contact with ADNOC stakeholders and business lines
- Frequent contact with Shareholders
- Frequent contact with the International Operating Companies (IOCs), National Operating Companies (NOCs), Service companies, Technology Providers, academic institutions and research institutions.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent materials science
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 10 years of experience in progressive research and development technologies in the assigned discipline with global Oil & gas companies or engineering service providers
- Critical strategic thinker, ability to initiate, develop and implement new strategies and processes.
- Thorough knowledge of oil and gas operations and processing, production engineering principles and project management.
- Demonstrable experience in the development and application of new technologies related to the assigned discipline within oil & gas industry.
- Fully understands and actively promotes the use of Research Governance and Management systems. Explores their strategic use in supporting the management of research activity and reporting metrics.
- Applies proactive commercial insight to delivery of Research and Technology in the organisation.
- Proven experience in alliance/ partnership excellence and cross-functional management skills.
- Ability to assess issues/ risks and effectively implement remediation measures.
- Very good knowledge of the international standards, specification, and evolving technologies to identify and appropriate them for Company's business and operations.
- Good innovative thinker to evaluate the identified Technology need and execute the research through the appropriate institution.
- Diverse background in multiple scientific disciplines and strong analytical skills. Ability to gather, analyse, restructure, identify and create original insights from qualitative or quantitative data.
- Expertise in non-metallic materials is highly desirable.
- Proven record of excellent negotiation skills, passion for customers and ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated specialist group focused on innovation.
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and to communicate across all levels of organization at ADNOC, the AGCs and external entities.
- Experience in writing scientific and technical documents.
- Ability to understand contractual agreement structure, terms and obligations and be able to translate the terms for management information.
- Proven competence for meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and manager work under ambiguity.
- Aspiration to constantly learn and improve in par with the advancement in technologies.
- Can provide advice on, source and/or deliver training on good research practice.
- Sound knowledge of HSE principles and their application relevant to Oil & Gas Industry.
Professional Certifications Preferred
- Chartered Engineer
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- PhD in Engineering discipline
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.
We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.
Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.
Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.
