Field Operator

Job Overview

Position: HYCO Field Operator

Location:

Jubail Industrial Area, Saudi Arabia

Company: BHIG – Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra “APQ”).

• Operate the Steam Methane Reformer‑based hydrogen plant and associated units, including CO₂ Removal, CO₂ Compression, PSA with Tail Gas Compression, and Membrane Unit.
• Manage the pipeline network to supply hydrogen, steam, and CO₂ to customers.
• Maintain a safe, stable environment and enforce health & safety practices: PPE, lock‑out‑tag‑out, permit‑to‑work, and emergency response.
• Serve as a first responder for plant emergencies, operating fire‑water monitors and other emergency equipment.
• Perform routine equipment monitoring, checks, startup/shutdown activities, and first‑line troubleshooting.
• Monitor process variables (flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, analytical values) and conduct detailed field rounds.
• Make local adjustments to valves, dampers, and controllers to keep process parameters within limits.
• Assist in commissioning, shutdown, turnaround, and improvement projects to enhance safety, reliability, and profitability.
• Communicate with customers at the field level and maintain relationships to meet demand rates.
• Log operating parameters, significant events, and production data accurately.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, support shift handovers, and provide coaching and motivation to new field operators.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or chemical process operations (or an associate technical degree with equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5years of field operation experience at SMR‑based hydrogen or related plants.
• Strong understanding of SMR process, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, and compressors.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills under pressure.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication in English.
• Commitment to employee involvement, team building, and diversity.

Work in a safety‑first culture that values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. Air Products is one of the world’s leading industrial gas companies and a pioneer in hydrogen production.

Employee and Applicant Rights:
Air Products values the contributions of every employee and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly, without discrimination.