Job Opportunity at Aramco: Museum Conservator in KSA

Aramco is offering a job opportunity in KSA as a Museum Conservator. Will manage, preserve, treat, and document works of art, artifacts, and specimens such as paintings, books, installations, pottery, furniture and clothing. —work that may require substantial historical, scientific, and archaeological research. Conservators document their findings and treat items to minimize their deterioration or to restore them to their original state.

1. Working directly under the collection manager on all Items related to conservation. 
2. Setting up of documentation systems to manage information on artist materials, interviews, installation requirements, display requirements, history of past uses, conservation records, storage requirements, resource planning for recurring access useful for sustainable preservation strategies
3. Active involvement in exhibition planning and commissioning of new works including installation, de-installation, packing and storage and documentation 
4. Monitoring and recording display and storage conditions with the aim of keeping objects in a stable condition;

• Conserves diverse object types and not limited to contemporary works of art e.g. a paper and book specialist, or paintings conservator assuming they also have experience in photographs and contemporary/synthetic materials.
• Bachelor, Honors’, a Master’s or PhD in Conservation from a recognized training institution, with 6 to 8 years of relevant practical experience primarily in conserving works of art and objects. Specialization in object conservation is appreciated.
• Minimum of 3 references (2 professional and 1 character)
• Portfolio with condition reports, full and detailed treatment proposals and treatment reports with images. Proven ability to carry out comprehensive and complex conservation treatments/projects based on documented decision-making process involving risk assessment, careful ethical consideration and proper collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, while demonstrating a high degree of manual dexterity and technical knowledge whenever required.
• Possesses initiative, with the ability to multitask, organise and prioritise work within a given timeframe.
• Ability to work unsupervised, as well as within a team.
• Ability to adapt in a multilingual and multiracial environment.
• Keep up to date with current conservation development through self-directed learning and training. Evidence of continual professional development is strongly desirable.
• Ability and experience to coach and impart conservation skills and knowledge effectively.

About Aramco:

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. 

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