HYCO Training Specialist - JIGH

GB03 Air Products PLC; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a HYCO Training Specialist for the Jubail facility. You will manage the technical training program for Operations & Maintenance, including the HYCO plant and ancillary systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Reporting to the Training Lead, you will develop curricula, coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance, onboard new operators, and drive safety culture with the HYCO teams to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical Process Operations, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a 2-year technical school certificate.
• Certified Training Certificate Required.
• 15+ years HYCO operations experience, with lead or supervisory experience a plus.
• Experience in training Operations & Maintenance for safe and reliable HYCO facilities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment; enforce safety practices.
• Develop training curriculum with periodic testing for Operations & Maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance on training needs and updates.
• Onboard new Operators and Maintenance personnel and monitor performance.
• Lead and document training activities, audits, and investigations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training delivery

Safety culture

English proficiency

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree / technical certificate

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.

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

Develop, deliver, and manage comprehensive training programs that fostering a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Hydrogen production plant.

Nature & Scope

The HYCO Specialist, reporting to the training lead, is accountable for managing the technical training program and executing the training for the Operations & Maintenance staff for the Jubail HYCO (Steam Methane Reformer) Facility along with the ancillary equipment, i.e. cooling water systems, boiler feed water, etc. The Training Specialist will manage the standard operating procedure and drive the cooperation with stakeholders to develop and manage a long-term training program for the Operations & Maintenance teams, focusing on operational excellence resulting in the safe and reliable operation of the site. The HYCO Training Specialist is part of the operating staff and will support operations as a day-to-day function.

Principal Accountabilities

• Safety: Provide & maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries. Ensure proper implementation and documentation is maintained for safety related activities.
• Technical: Provide direction & guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance on training required for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities. Provide training support & guidance for the Operations & Maintenance teams during the commissioning & startup of the facility. Maintain accurate document control and monitor training initiatives, documenting training activities for each of the Operations staff. Develop training curriculum with periodic testing for the Operations & Maintenance staff to track progression, identify gaps, to ensure personnel are prepared to operate the facility in a timely manner. Develop advanced training material for the senior operators focusing on safety and efficiency of the process.
• 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 trains Operations & Maintenance personnel with assistance from the HSSE team in the planning, organizing, auditing, and follow-up, to build BHIG safety culture. Establish & deliver a training program for the HYCO Operations & Maintenance teams while supporting the commissioning activities. Ensure BHIG standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are delivered as part of the training program. Provide guidance to the HYCO operating & maintenance teams through on the job training to ensure the HYCO is operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with contractual requirements & on-stream guarantees. Support & maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor & evaluate training packages, enhancing when required. Provide operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis in order to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions. Own the operations procedures and train on new procedures as they are developed through the Management of Change Process. Onboard new Operators and Maintenance personnel and lead them through the training program, monitoring performance and closing the gaps. Conduct a regular SWIM’s audit and provide an action plan to close the gaps. Act as a Liaison with local technical schools, assisting in developing programs for students sponsored by BHIG in the HYCO technology.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical Process Operations, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a 2-year technical school certificate.
• Certified Training Certificate Required.
• Experience in process plant operation, demonstrated HYCO knowledge, at least 15+ years HYCO operations experience, with > 5 years in a lead or supervisory role is a plus.
• Track record of success on training Operations & Maintenance in the safe and reliable operation of HYCO facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and proven interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
• Knowledgeable in the coordination of operations and maintenance personnel, communicating the requirements of safe and reliable plant operations via classroom and hands on training.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively throughout all levels within the organization and externally.
• Promotes a ‘one team’ environment.
• Ability to communicate and train at all levels on a daily basis.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of local environmental and health and safety requirements.

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

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.

About Air Products

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. 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.