ASU Shift Supervisor

About Air Products Qudra and BHIG

Air Products is focused on driving innovation through its people and collective experience. The company develops solutions that support various sectors, including space exploration, healthcare, and the construction of large-scale production facilities.

BHIG—Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases—is a regional development and investment joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra. BHIG aims to advance industrial innovation and operational excellence in Saudi Arabia and the broader region, with a focus on low-carbon hydrogen production to support clean energy goals.

Role Overview: ASU Shift Supervisor

The ASU Shift Supervisor will manage and oversee the operating staff and activities for a world-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) and Common Area facility for BHIG Company in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supervising lead operators and operators, managing daily operations, and ensuring operational targets are met. The supervisor will also interface with HSSE, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable site operations. This position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise operations staff, including lead operators and operators for the Air Separation and Common Area Facility.
• Conduct daily customer production meetings and ensure daily operational targets are achieved.
• Interface with HSSE, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure safe and reliable site operations.
• Ensure operations staff are properly trained and execute daily tasks such as preparing safety work permits, LOTO, and completing preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist maintenance and engineering teams in preparing and executing corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide direction to staff for the Air Separation Unit, Common Area, ancillary equipment, and pipeline networks for oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, steam, and CO2.
• Operate the unit and pipeline network when required.
• Provide guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and testing.
• Support and guide operations during commissioning, startup, and shutdown of plants.
• Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
• Manage plant production efficiently based on data-driven decisions to meet safety and reliability targets.
• Report shift production progress and plant status, providing operational solutions for shortfall areas.
• Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are met and adhere to company HSSE policy and procedures.
• Provide effective leadership and coaching to the operations team to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in and lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis, identifying and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact for internal ASU issues, representing BHIG and coordinating internal resources.
• Maintain relationships with customer management to align expectations for current and future product demand.

Safety and Operational Excellence

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment, demonstrating leadership in company and industry safe work processes.
• Ensure proper implementation and documentation of safety-related activities.
• Utilize the BHIG Basic Safety Practice program, including Safety Work Permits, LOTO, and Confined Space procedures.
• Demonstrate and practice a 4S culture to maintain a positive work environment.
• Ensure BHIG standards and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and customer services are met.
• Meet customer satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10 years of experience in a relevant operational or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing operational staff and activities.
• Proficiency in safety work processes, including permit systems and LOTO.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and test equipment.
• Experience in commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities of industrial plants.
• Strong understanding of EH&S, productivity, reliability, and quality standards.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, within a world-scale Air Separation and Common Area facility. The role involves working closely with various teams, including HSSE, Maintenance, and Engineering, in a dynamic industrial environment.