Jeff, Project Engineer
Jeff likes to scuba in the Red Sea, one of the best dive spots in the world.
After a 10-year career as a civil engineer in the United States, Jeff heeded a friend's suggestion to apply to Saudi Aramco. "It's been what I'd hoped for - a stable experience for my family, enough time to really focus on raising our son, and the opportunity to take some really great trips."
Jeff's job in Dhahran is to manage design projects across multiple divisions, from road and building improvements to refinery upgrades. "It's been very rewarding to work for a globally recognized oil and gas company. The international experience requires the ability to work together with many different cultures, but we are very productive."
Away from work, Jeff finds ample time for family and fun. "I'm home for dinner every evening, and I get to play in a great softball league and take weekend trips to al-Khobar or Dammam for shopping, restaurants and just seeing the sights."
Saudi Aramco expats can also take advantage of generous vacation packages to see the world. For Jeff and his family, that meant trips to Paris and the Maldives in less than a year.
"The experiences at home are memorable, too. Hearing prayer calls during Ramadan was just amazing, coming from all the surrounding camps and towns. I'll also never forget our diving trips to the Red Sea - pristine coral and fantastic weather made it the best diving experience we've ever had."
"My wife and I enjoy the international culture, the ability to travel frequently, and the time to pursue our interests, like scuba diving."
