ASU Control Room Operator Air Separation Unit

About the Role

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company is seeking an ASU Control Room Operator for the Air Separation Unit. This full-time position is based in Oxagon, Tabuk, Neom, and requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The operator will be responsible for the daily operation of the Air Separation Unit (ASU) production process and associated utilities plants.

Role Overview

The ASU Control Room Operator ensures that all operations of the Air Separation Unit and Utilities plants, including the GAN supply pipeline, LIN storage tanks and vaporizers, LIN loading station, CW systems, DW systems, and Instrument Air (IA) plant, are conducted safely and efficiently. This role focuses on achieving reliability, efficiency, and productivity targets while adhering to company safety policies and site-specific procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ASU and Utilities plants in accordance with NGHC standards for safety and reliability.
• Supervise DCS, data acquisition, and alarm management systems, responding to both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot plant operating conditions, customer demand changes, and identify process optimization opportunities.
• Perform daily and monthly operational routines as per operating procedures, maintenance manuals, and safety requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs to ensure plant performance objectives are met.
• Provide operational support during plant shutdown activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for daily operational communication with H2 and NH3 production units.
• Assist with updating operating procedures and contribute to maintaining site management systems (MOC, BPs, SWIMs, JSAs).

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aimed at achieving zero lost-time injuries.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S standards during all operational activities.
• Participate actively in NGHC safety programs and enforce safe work practices.
• Understand and execute the Emergency Response Plan, taking appropriate action to protect personnel and ensure safe plant shutdown when necessary.
• Qualify as a Safe Work Permit Issuer and Confined Space Supervisor, issuing permits as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a similar operational role.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor complex industrial processes.
• Proficiency in supervising DCS, data acquisition, and alarm management systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting plant operating conditions and optimizing processes.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety policies and procedures.

Training and Development

• Provide training and coaching to new operators.
• Complete all required operational training and successfully pass scheduled competency validation reviews.
• Act as a trainer for newly assigned operators, contributing to team development.