ASU Control Room Operator - Air Separation Unit

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company; Tabuk Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an ASU & Utilities Control Room Operator to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Air Separation Unit (ASU) and Utilities plants, ensuring safety, reliability, and productivity targets are met. You will monitor alarms, supervise DCS, and respond to both normal and abnormal operating conditions.

Responsibilities include performing routine operations, optimizing processes, monitoring KPIs, and supporting plant shutdowns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of ASU and/or Utilities plant DCS operations experience.
• Experience in industrial process plants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ASU and Utilities plants safely and reliably per NGHC standards.
• Supervise DCS, data acquisition, and alarm management; respond to normal and abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot operating conditions, customer demand changes, and process optimization opportunities.
• Perform daily and monthly operational routines per procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor KPIs to meet plant performance objectives.
• Provide operational support during plant shutdowns.

Skills

Safety & operational excellence

DCS operation

PFDs / P&IDs interpretation

Work Permit systems & LOTO

Control room operation

English communication

Team collaboration

Shift work & on-call readiness

Education

High school diploma in a technical discipline

Tools

DCS systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM have partnered to develop an $8.5 billion 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 ASU & Utilities Control Room Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Air Separation Unit (ASU) production process and Utilities plants, including Air Separation Unit, GAN supply pipeline, LIN storage tanks and vaporizers, LIN loading station, CW systems, DW systems, and Instrument Air (IA) plant.

The role ensures operations are carried out in accordance with company safety policies and site-specific procedures to achieve reliability, efficiency, and productivity targets while maintaining safe plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the ASU and Utilities plants safely and reliably in accordance with NGHC standards.
• Supervise DCS, data acquisition, and alarm management systems, responding to both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot plant operating conditions, customer demand changes, and process optimization opportunities.
• Perform daily and monthly operational routines in accordance with operating procedures, maintenance manuals, and safety requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs to ensure plant performance objectives are achieved.
• Provide operational support during plant shutdown activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture with a commitment to achieving zero lost-time injuries.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S standards during all operational activities.
• Participate actively in NGHC safety programs and enforce safe work practices.
• Understand and execute the Emergency Response Plan, taking appropriate action to protect personnel and ensure safe plant shutdown when required.
• Qualify as a Safe Work Permit Issuer and Confined Space Supervisor, issuing permits as required.

Operations Support & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for daily operational communication with H2 and NH3 production units.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the control room.
• Assist with updating operating procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining site management systems, including MOC, BPs, SWIMs, and JSAs.
• Maintain a positive attitude and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Training & Development

• Provide training and coaching to new operators.
• Complete all required operational training and successfully pass scheduled competency validation reviews.
• Act as a trainer for newly assigned operators.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• High school diploma in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ASU and/or Utilities plant DCS operations.
• Experience working in a similar operational role within industrial process plants.

Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Experience interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, and Shutdown Matrices.
• Knowledge of Work Permit systems, Confined Space Entry, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in a control room environment.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Team-oriented, proactive, honest, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Technical school qualification, plant maintenance experience, and ASU & Utilities plant experience are considered an advantage.