Hydrogen Plant Field Operator - Safety & Operations Lead

Air Products; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products in Al Jubayl, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, seeks a field operations professional to manage SMR-based hydrogen production with emphasis on safety and reliability. You will monitor process variables, adjust equipment, and collaborate with maintenance to ensure continuous, compliant operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related fields, plus several years of field experience in SMR or similar processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SMR based hydrogen or related process operations.
• Experience with field operation in high-hazard chemical plants.
• Ability to communicate across operations and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate SMR hydrogen plant units to meet production plans and safety requirements.
• Monitor process variables and adjust valves and controls to maintain parameters.
• Coordinate with maintenance for isolation, purging, and equipment readiness.
• Lead shift handovers with emphasis on safety and anomalies.
• Support shutdown planning and turnaround activities while documenting events.

Skills

SMR process understanding

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical/ Chemical Process Operations

Associate Technical Degree (2-year certificate) considered

Job description

Air Products in Al Jubayl, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, seeks a field operations professional to manage SMR-based hydrogen production with emphasis on safety and reliability. You will monitor process variables, adjust equipment, and collaborate with maintenance to ensure continuous, compliant operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related fields, plus several years of field experience in SMR or similar processes.