SMR Hydrogen Start-Up Lead | Commissioning & Safety

Eram Talent; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Start-Up Lead to oversee the transition of SMR hydrogen assets from construction to commercial operation. You will lead the field team, coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations, and ensure safe, complete commissioning in line with project specs.

The role requires 10+ years in oil, gas, or chemical industries with at least 5 years in leading commissioning and startup of SMR hydrogen plants, strong safety focus, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years in oil, gas, or chemical industry with 5+ years in lead commissioning/startup for SMR Hydrogen plants.
• Strong leadership and multi-disciplinary team management.
• Deep SMR process chemistry, thermodynamics, and high-temperature furnace operations knowledge.
• Hydrogen safety, high-pressure gas systems, and PSA unit operations understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for the site commissioning team and develop the Commissioning Execution Plan.
• Lead end-to-end commissioning of SMR units, including reformer furnace, shift converters, PSA systems, compressors, steam systems, and BOP utilities.
• Enforce rigorous safety protocols (Permit-to-Work, LOTO, HAZOP/HAZID) throughout construction, commissioning and startup.
• Manage pre-commissioning activities: mechanical completion walkdowns, piping flushing/cleaning, leak testing, instrumentation checks, and DCS/PLC validation.
• Direct the first-time introduction of feedstocks and gases, manage ramp-up, and conduct performance tests to meet design targets.
• Ensure commissioning documentation is accurate and complete; facilitate turnover to Operations.
• Act as liaison between project engineering, EPC contractors, vendors/OEMs, and operations to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Start-Up Lead to oversee the transition of SMR hydrogen assets from construction to commercial operation. You will lead the field team, coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations, and ensure safe, complete commissioning in line with project specs.

The role requires 10+ years in oil, gas, or chemical industries with at least 5 years in leading commissioning and startup of SMR hydrogen plants, strong safety focus, and proven