ASU Control Room Operator - Air Separation Unit
Role Overview
The operator runs the Air Separation Unit and Utilities plants, including the GAN supply pipeline, LIN storage tanks and vaporizers, LIN loading station, CW and DW systems, and Instrument Air plant.
The role supports reliable, efficient, and productive operations in accordance with company safety policies and site procedures.
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About the company
Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM are developing a green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility in NEOM.
The project integrates solar, wind, and storage power to produce green ammonia for global export, with operations scheduled to commence in 2026.
Position summary
The operator runs the Air Separation Unit and Utilities plants, including the GAN supply pipeline, LIN storage tanks and vaporizers, LIN loading station, CW and DW systems, and Instrument Air plant.
The role supports reliable, efficient, and productive operations in accordance with company safety policies and site procedures.
Plant operations
- Operate and monitor the ASU and Utilities plants safely and reliably.
- Supervise DCS, data acquisition, and alarm management systems and respond to normal and abnormal conditions.
- Troubleshoot operating conditions and customer demand changes and identify process optimization opportunities.
- Perform daily and monthly routines according to operating procedures, maintenance manuals, and safety requirements.
- Monitor operational KPIs and support plant shutdown activities.
Health, safety, and compliance
- Promote a strong safety culture and comply with EH&S standards during operational activities.
- Participate in safety programs and enforce safe work practices.
- Execute the Emergency Response Plan, protect personnel, and safely shut down the plant when required.
- Qualify as a Safe Work Permit Issuer and Confined Space Supervisor and issue permits as required.
Operations support and training
- Serve as the primary daily operational contact for H₂ and NH₃ production units and maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain control room housekeeping, assist with procedure updates, and contribute to site management systems including MOC, BPs, SWIMs, and JSAs.
- Train and coach new operators, complete required training, and pass competency validation reviews.
Qualifications and experience
- High school diploma in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of experience in ASU and/or Utilities plant DCS operations.
- Experience in a similar role within industrial process plants.
Technical knowledge and skills
- Interpret PFDs, P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, and Shutdown Matrices.
- Knowledge of Work Permit systems, Confined Space Entry, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently in a control room, prioritize tasks, and make decisions.
- Good command of written and spoken English; proactive, team-oriented, honest, and eager to learn.
Work schedule
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.
Advantageous experience
- Technical school qualification, plant maintenance experience, and ASU and Utilities plant experience are considered advantageous.
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