Ammonia Operation Shift Supervisor

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company; Tabuk Province; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company seeks an Ammonia Operation Shift Supervisor to lead safety-focused operations for the ammonia production plants on a shift basis. You will manage a team of control room and field operators, coordinate maintenance, and drive plant performance improvements while upholding strict EH&S standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years in ammonia operations plus 10 years in a managerial capacity, with strong leadership and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum 10 years in ammonia plant operations.
• Minimum 10 years in a managerial/leadership role.
• Proven safety focus and incident prevention track record.
• Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15–20 control room and field operators.
• Foster relationships with plant managers and operators to ensure safe operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Develop and update operating procedures; manage KPIs for performance.
• Act as Incident Commander in emergencies and ensure EH&S compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Ammonia plant operations

Team leadership

Operations planning

Regulatory compliance

Industrial environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM have partnered to develop a green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility in NEOM. The project integrates renewable solar, wind, and storage power to produce green ammonia for global export, with operations scheduled to commence in 2026.

Position Summary

The GHE Ammonia Operation Shift Supervisor is a key member of the NGHC Operations & Maintenance team, responsible for leading the safe and reliable operation of the Ammonia Production Plants during the assigned shift.

The role is responsible for building strong working relationships with maintenance personnel, control room operators, field operators, and plant managers while ensuring safe operations through effective work permit management and strict compliance with NGHC EH&S standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management

• Lead a team of 15–20 control room operators and field operators.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with plant managers, control room operators, and field operators.
• Support all day-to-day plant operations, including troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and plant efficiency improvements.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to prioritize, schedule, and complete daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance activities.
• Respond rapidly to planned and unplanned plant trips and lead troubleshooting initiatives.
• Develop and update operating procedures as required.
• Manage operational KPIs to improve plant performance and effectiveness.
• Promote resource sharing across NGHC Operations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Lead safety performance initiatives, including reducing recordable injuries, BSP compliance, incident investigation, and reporting.
• Support commissioning activities with the AP-EPC Commissioning Team.
• Promote and enforce NGHC safety programs, safety rules, and good housekeeping practices.
• Act as Incident Commander during emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S standards, Management of Change (MOC) requirements, bypass procedures, company standards, and statutory regulations.

Commissioning & Operational Excellence

• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.
• Support plant troubleshooting and provide after-hours emergency assistance when required.Identify, communicate, implement, and maintain operational best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all training requirements, procedures, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Create operating procedures as required to support plant operations.

Leadership & People Development

• Create a positive working environment and develop operators.
• Mentor operators and maintenance technicians while promoting NGHC's safety culture.
• Foster employee involvement, teamwork, integrity, and diversity across the operations team.
• Support continuous development and knowledge sharing within the operations function.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Ammonia plant operations.
• Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in a similar operational leadership role.

Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Strong safety focus and operational leadership background.
• Extensive experience in Ammonia plant operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities with strong prioritization skills.
• High ethical standards with an uncompromising commitment to worker safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of industrial plant operating environments.