ASU Operator

GB03 Air Products PLC; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an ASU Operator to perform field and DCS operations at BHIG's Jubail facility in Saudi Arabia. You will manage safe startup, monitoring, and operation of the Air Separation Unit and related systems.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will write safety work permits, conduct LOTO, support maintenance and engineering teams, and train new operators while advancing process safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or chemical process operations.
• +6 years plant operations experience.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate between operations and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate the ASU and ancillary equipment per work instructions.
• Manage pipeline network to supply hydrogen, steam, and CO2 safely.
• Support commissioning and maintain document control for QA.
• Provide safety leadership - permits, LOTO, and safety training.
• Lead shift handovers and communicate plant status to supervisor.
• Train new operators and participate in outages and start-ups.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Operations communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical operations

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 Company Profile BHIG—Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases is a regional development and investment joint venture (JV) between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra “APQ”. Our company benefits from the combined strengths of two leading entities. BHIG is positioned to drive industrial innovation and operational excellence across Saudi Arabia and the region. BHIG focuses on supporting clean energy goals through low-carbon hydrogen production.

Purpose

The ASU Operator is expected to perform Field and DCS operations of ASU - Air Separation Unit, and Common Area facility for the BHIG Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Nature & Scope

The ASU Operator, reporting to the ASU Shift Supervisor, is expected to perform field and DCS operations without supervision of ASU and Common area that includes DM, CT and ancillary units. The Shift Operator will execute daily tasks which include preparing and implementing safety work permits, LOTO, complete operations preventative maintenance activities, and assist the maintenance and engineering teams in preparing and executing corrective maintenance activities. ASU Operator will demonstrate an expert level of knowledge in specified skills areas and have multiple areas of responsibility. They will have a solid technical knowledge of the designated plant process with emphasis on professional development. Operator will be on shift independently and fully contributes a functioning member of the operations team. He will be required to focus on activities and/or roles such as Best Practice Coordinator or SWIM Coordinator and be able to write SWIMs, JSAs, etc. A Level 1 Operator is expected to take a leadership role in TAR / Outages / Start-ups. He will also be responsible for training new operators and participate in board reviews for level 2 and below. If needed, this level person is expected to help in startup and commissioning of new sites in the region as well as training the newly hired workforce. Within Operator Level1, the operator is expected to gain/demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the listed systems by completing a task list.

Principal Accountabilities

Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent injuries. Ensure proper documentation is maintained for safety related activities.

Technical

• Operate the ASU and ancillary equipment including water treatment units as prescribed by the Work Instruction Procedures.
• Operate the pipeline network to supply hydrogen, steam, and CO2 to the pipeline customers safely and efficiently. The Pipeline operations team will be part of the overall operating team and will also manage the oxygen and nitrogen pipeline products.
• Provide Operations support & guidance during the commissioning of the plant. Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
• Provide Operations guidance to ensure safety, reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, and controls.
• Manage plant production efficiently based on input provided from Plant Management and Plant Production Engineering to ensure safety and reliability targets are met to achieve maximum profitable.
• Report shift production progress and plant status to the Shift Supervisor, providing operational solutions for shortfall areas.
• Complete Safety Trainings.

Operations

• Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the BHIG Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position facilitates planning, organizing, auditing, and follow-up, to build the BHIG safety culture.
• Demonstrate 4S culture and practice it in day-to-day activities to maintain positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with process safety, MOC’s, and OPHR requirements.
• Operate the facility insuring Environmental and Regulatory requirements are not exceeded.
• Assist in the commissioning activities of the facility.
• Ensure BHIG standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met.
• Follow the Site Work Instruction Manuals for the ASU, and ancillary equipment units, along with adhering to other operating and maintenance procedures and checklists to meet the customer’s satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply while in compliance of contractual requirements.
• Follow shift turnover protocols to ensure the safe and efficient handover to the following shift.
• Support & maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor & evaluate plant systems & equipment through a Plant Process Advisory Model.
• Support the maintenance and engineering team in maintaining plant reliability through the execution of preventive maintenance activities scheduled and coordinating of corrective maintenance activities of the equipment in order to optimize activities during plant shutdowns to avoid business interruption.
• Provide operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis in order to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Facilitate attainment of operational excellence and customer satisfaction via operations productivity, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain customer communications and relationships at the ‘board’ level, insuring customer demand rates are satisfied while maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the facility.
• Communication of plant activities with other shifts to maintain continuity between shifts for a safe and reliable operation.
• Execute other duties as assigned from reporting managers in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Chemical Process Operations preferred. An associate technical degree (2-year certificate) will be considered based on years of experience and competence.
• Experience in process plant operation, demonstrated ASU knowledge, a minimum of +6 years plant operations experience. o Expectation based on level of experience for the operations team to achieve a ‘Level 1 / Board Level’ status within 2 – 4 years. Operators will be evaluated during the training period and placed at the level of competence accordingly. All the operations team are considered field and board operators when Level 1 is achieved.
• Knowledgeable in the local environmental and health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
• Able to communicate between operations and maintenance teams.
• Ability to communicate with the customer at the board level on a daily basis.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to those listed above. Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountability related to QHSE management system (including compliance and legislative requirements) are identified in Leadership Procedure BHIG-QHSE-PRO-006.

Founded

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.

Employee and Applicant Rights

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.