Operator HyCO4

Qabird; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Pension plan

Vacation days

ADV days

13th month

Training & development

Career development

Safety culture

Job summary

Air Products in Rotterdam's HyCO4 facility is expanding with a Carbon Capture plant and will support the transition from construction through commissioning, start‑up, and into normal operation as a path to becoming a fully qualified HyCO4 operator.

You will collaborate with experienced operators and engineers to ensure safe, reliable operation, perform inspections, assist with start‑ups and shutdowns, and support maintenance and projects in a growing, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Technical MBO‑4 qualification or an equivalent technical background.
• Experience within a process manufacturing, energy, refinery, chemical, or industrial operating environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to work in a continuous shift operation.
• Strong desire to learn and develop operational competence within a complex process facility.
• Flexibility to travel to associated operational locations within the Rotterdam area when required.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities.
• Perform routine inspections, monitor plant performance, and identify operational deviations.
• Assist with plant start‑ups, shutdowns, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Support maintenance, turnaround, and project activities in accordance with site safety standards.
• Work closely with experienced operators, engineers, and project teams while developing skills to become a fully qualified HyCO4 operator.
• Contribute to Air Products' commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Operational Discipline

Technical Learning Agility

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Accountability

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Technical MBO‑4 qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Europe's Leading Hydrogen & Carbon Capture Facility

At Air Products, we are shaping the future of industrial gases and the energy transition. Our HyCO4 facility in Rotterdam is the only world‑class stand‑alone hydrogen production facility in Europe and one of the largest Air Products production facilities in the Netherlands.

Today, HyCO4 supplies hydrogen to multiple industrial customers through a dedicated pipeline network. The site is expanding with a state‑of‑the‑art Carbon Capture facility that will export captured CO₂ to the PORTHOS network and reduce industrial emissions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join the future operations team during a period of growth and development. You will support the transition of the new Carbon Capture plant from construction through commissioning, start‑up, and into normal operation, while developing skills to become a fully qualified HyCO4 operator.

What You'll Do

• Support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities.
• Perform routine inspections, monitor plant performance, and identify operational deviations.
• Assist with plant start‑ups, shutdowns, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Support maintenance, turnaround, and project activities in accordance with site safety standards.
• Work closely with experienced operators, engineers, and project teams while developing skills to become a fully qualified HyCO4 operator.
• Contribute to Air Products' commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Motivated individuals who are eager to learn, develop technical capabilities, and build a long‑term career within a world‑class industrial environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical MBO‑4 qualification or an equivalent technical background.
• Experience within a process manufacturing, energy, refinery, chemical, or industrial operating environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to work in a continuous shift operation.
• Strong desire to learn and develop operational competence within a complex process facility.
• Flexibility to travel to associated operational locations within the Rotterdam area when required.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous but not essential.

What Makes You Successful

• Safety Awareness
• Operational Discipline
• Technical Learning Agility
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• A Continuous Improvement Mindset

Why Join Air Products?

Be part of a company driving the future of hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies. Learn from experienced professionals, contribute to one of Europe’s most exciting industrial developments, and build a rewarding career in a growing innovative industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive shift allowance
• Pension plan
• 25 vacation days plus 14 ADV days
• Holiday allowance and 13th month payment
• Training, learning & development opportunities
• Career development within a global industrial gases leader
• A collaborative and safety‑focused working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking hydrogen and carbon capture technologies