HYCO Operator
Role Overview
Perform field and DCS operations of a world-scale HYCO Steam Methane Reformer facility for BHIG in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Follow procedures and directions from supervisors and develop understanding of Basic Safety Process requirements and site hazards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Purpose
Perform field and DCS operations of a world-scale HYCO Steam Methane Reformer facility for BHIG in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Follow procedures and directions from supervisors and develop understanding of Basic Safety Process requirements and site hazards.
About BHIG and Air Products
BHIG (Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases) is a regional development and investment joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra (APQ).
BHIG focuses on supporting clean energy goals through low-carbon hydrogen production.
Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company founded in 1940 with a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
Technical and Operations Duties
- Operate the HYCO Steam Methane Reformer and CO2 recovery units and ancillary equipment including water treatment units.
- Operate the pipeline network to supply hydrogen, steam, and CO2 to customers, including oxygen and nitrogen pipeline products.
- Provide operations support during plant commissioning and maintain document control and quality assurance.
- Manage plant production based on input from Plant Management and Plant Production Engineering.
- Report shift production progress and plant status to the Shift Supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with process safety, MOCs, and OPHR requirements and environmental and regulatory limits.
- Support maintenance and engineering teams with preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis to implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Maintain customer communications and relationships at the board level.
- Follow shift turnover protocols for safe handover to the following shift.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
- Associate technical degree (2-year certificate) considered based on years of experience and competence.
- Experience in process plant operation with demonstrated HYCO knowledge and a minimum of 6 years of plant operations experience.
- Knowledgeable in local environmental and health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong commitment to employee involvement, team building, and diversity.
- Able to communicate between operations and maintenance teams and with the customer at the board level daily.
- Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
Operator Level 1 Scope
Expected to perform field and DCS operations without supervision and execute safety work permits, LOTO, and preventive maintenance activities.
Expected to take a leadership role in TAR, outages, and start-ups and to train new operators.
May help in startup and commissioning of new sites in the region and train newly hired workforce.
Expected to achieve Level 1 / Board Level status within 2 to 4 years, with evaluation during the training period.
Work Environment
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Duties and responsibilities are not limited to those listed above.
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