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Post by mets on Jun 19, 2012 6:00:41 GMT
Hi all,
I'm curious what kind of pay uplift American engineers typically see when switching from a US-based job to Aramco?
I have a BS and MS in electrical engineering and currently work for a supermajor (3 years out of school) here in the states. My employer has joint ventures with Aramco in Yanbu and Al-Jubail, and I know just from our HR site, it's 50-60% above current pay if they send you to Saudi under their banner.
Also, what is career development at Aramco like? Are employees developed in their career, into leadership, etc. or do people generally stay where they hired into?
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Post by Texas on Jun 21, 2012 18:35:33 GMT
That all depends on your experience. Three years isn't much for a major uplift. I am not even sure if Aramco will consider you. What I have seen so far, people over here are at least with 8 years of exp.
Like other supermajors, Aramco has job codes and salary bands. Depending on your exp. you could be on the low, mid or high end of the band. When you interview, you will be able to get an idea on the compensation. Even if you'll ending making the same, you will save more money in Saudi in taxes, living expenses, and you will get the expat allowance.
Job development is available but is usually for the locals. The expectations from the expats is to train and mentor the locals and help in major assignments/projects. But again that all depends where you end up and what role you'll be playing.
If you get an opportunity to interview with Aramco, go for it and check it out, you won't lose anything.
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Post by mets on Jun 21, 2012 23:41:42 GMT
Thanks for your reply
Do you mean expats will spend their entire time at Aramco in the same position? :roll:
I guess in this regard, I was asking in general, not specific to me. Your "avee" American engineer hired by Aramco should expect to see what kind of percentage increase over their US compensation, including all of their allowances, benefits etc, but before looking at their savings choices or tax situation. The 50-60% figure I said includes what they give you for housing, travel back to the US, tax assistance, and the like.
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Post by Twofeets on Jun 24, 2012 16:29:57 GMT
Base salary varies considerably between individuals based on experience, education, even their interviews, but base salary is only a part of the equation.
I didnt get a huge raise by coming to Aramco, but between bonuses (they actually pay us to go on vacation each year), lack of taxes, and a very small cost of living (compared to the US anyway) my disposable income is 2-3x what it was in the US.
In addition I have a lot more family time and a lot more vacation time.
If you get the shot, go for it. Do as much research as you can. Most here seem to like it. Some hate it. A lot depends on the person and their personality. For my family it's been a send.
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Post by xilin1976 on Dec 8, 2012 22:25:48 GMT
Question: The engineer level II is a senior level job? How many engr level are there?
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Post by gareth0127 on Dec 11, 2012 16:50:49 GMT
From what Ive seen in the time I have been here, its very unlikely an expat would have any sort of career progression, certainly nothing like you would expect to see in the US or Europe etc
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