Commissioning & Start up Lead (Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) Hydrogen plants)📣 إعلان

About the Role

Eram Talent is seeking a highly experienced and safety-conscious Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) Lead for Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) Hydrogen plants. This contract position is based in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, and involves overseeing the successful transition of SMR hydrogen production assets from the construction phase to commercial operation. The CSU Lead will provide technical and operational leadership, managing interfaces between engineering, construction, and operations to ensure all plant systems are safely commissioned, tested, and fully functional according to project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for the site commissioning team.
• Develop and implement the Commissioning Execution Plan, including scheduling, resource mobilization, and budget management.
• Lead the end-to-end commissioning of SMR units, including the reformer furnace, shift converters, PSA purification systems, compressors, steam systems, and balance-of-plant (BOP) utilities.
• Enforce rigorous safety protocols such as Permit-to-Work, LOTO, and HAZOP/HAZID compliance throughout the construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Manage pre-commissioning activities, including mechanical completion walkdowns, piping system flushing/cleaning, leak testing, instrumentation loop checks, and control system (DCS/PLC) functional validation.
• Direct the first-time introduction of feedstocks and gases, manage the ramp-up process, and conduct performance test runs to verify plant efficiency and production targets.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, including test reports, punch lists, as-built records, and handover dossiers, is accurate and complete.
• Facilitate the formal turnover of the facility to the Operations team.
• Act as the primary liaison between project engineering, EPC contractors, vendors/OEMs, and the client/owner's operations team to resolve technical issues and punch list items.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the oil, gas, or chemical industry.
• At least 5 years specifically in a lead capacity for the commissioning and startup of SMR Hydrogen plants.

Required Skills and Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of SMR process chemistry, thermodynamics, and high-temperature furnace operations.
• Expertise in hydrogen safety, high-pressure gas systems, and PSA unit operations.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex P&IDs, control logic, and loop diagrams.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary site teams and coordinating effectively with contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis (RCA) during technical troubleshooting of complex process issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting progress to stakeholders and training operational personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other hydrogen technologies, such as electrolysis or carbon capture integration.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or relevant industry health and safety certifications.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield project environments.

Working Conditions

• This is a field-based role requiring 100% site presence.
• Willingness to work at construction sites, which may include remote or international locations.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or shifts during critical startup milestones is required.