Senior Operator HyCO4

Qabird; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Holiday allowance and 13th month

Extensive training, development, and认证

Collaborative and safety-focused work

Opportunity to contribute to hydrogen/

Job summary

Air Products' HyCO4 facility in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Operator Technician to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the hydrogen production plant and the new carbon capture facilities.

You will monitor processes, perform routine rounds, support start-ups and shutdowns, and review permits-to-work while collaborating with engineers and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement in a high-tech industrial environment.

Qualifications

• MBO-4 qualification in a technical discipline or an equivalent technical background.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience within a process manufacturing, energy, chemical, refinery, or industrial operating environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational discipline.
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Willingness to work in a continuous shift operation.
• Flexibility to travel to associated operational locations when required.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office is considered an advantage.
• Previous experience working within permit-to-work systems and maintenance support environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to Air Products' commitment to Zero Incidents by adhering to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Monitoring and controlling hydrogen production and carbon capture processes in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Identifying process deviations and making operational adjustments to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Performing routine plant inspections, operator rounds, and equipment condition monitoring activities.
• Supporting plant start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assisting with the integration and long-term operation of the HyCO4 Carbon Capture facility.
• Reporting equipment defects and operational concerns through SAP and other management systems.
• Supporting maintenance, turnaround, and project activities by safely preparing and executing work.
• Issuing and reviewing permits-to-work, applying Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and ensuring the safe execution of maintenance tasks.
• Supporting operations at associated pipeline and satellite facilities when required.
• Collaborating closely with operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and project teams.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the development of colleagues within the operations team.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Safety mindset

Technical expertise

Education

MBO-4 qualification in a technical discipline or an equivalent technical background

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

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 the largest Air Products production site in the Netherlands.

Today, HyCO4 supplies hydrogen to multiple industrial customers through a dedicated pipeline network. Tomorrow, it will become one of Air Products' most advanced facilities in Europe through the integration of Carbon Capture technology and associated infrastructure.

This exciting expansion combines reliable hydrogen production with large-scale carbon capture, creating a unique opportunity for experienced operators to help drive the future of sustainable industrial operations. As an Senior Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of both the hydrogen production plant and the new carbon capture facilities.

What You'll Do

As an Operator Technician, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to Air Products' commitment to Zero Incidents by adhering to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Monitoring and controlling hydrogen production and carbon capture processes in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Identifying process deviations and making operational adjustments to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Performing routine plant inspections, operator rounds, and equipment condition monitoring activities.
• Supporting plant start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assisting with the integration and long-term operation of the HyCO4 Carbon Capture facility.
• Reporting equipment defects and operational concerns through SAP and other management systems.
• Supporting maintenance, turnaround, and project activities by safely preparing and executing work.
• Issuing and reviewing permits-to-work, applying Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and ensuring the safe execution of maintenance tasks.
• Supporting operations at associated pipeline and satellite facilities when required.
• Collaborating closely with operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and project teams.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the development of colleagues within the operations team.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced operations professional with a strong safety mindset and a passion for technical excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBO-4 qualification in a technical discipline or an equivalent technical background.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience within a process manufacturing, energy, chemical, refinery, or industrial operating environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational discipline.
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Willingness to work in a continuous shift operation.
• Flexibility to travel to associated operational locations when required.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office is considered an advantage.
• Previous experience working within permit-to-work systems and maintenance support environments is preferred.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who thrives in a highly technical operating environment and demonstrates:

• Safety Awareness
• Integrity
• Technical Expertise
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Self-Reliance
• Continuous Learning Mindset
• Operational Discipline

Why Join Air Products?

At Air Products, you'll become part of a company that is leading the way in hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies. You'll work at one of Europe's most advanced industrial facilities, contribute to the energy transition, and help build a more sustainable future.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive shift allowance
• Pension plan
• 25 vacation days
• Holiday allowance and 13th month payment
• Extensive training, development, and certification opportunities
• A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking hydrogen and carbon capture technologies

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.