ASU Shift Supervisor

About Air Products and BHIG

Air Products is a global leader in industrial gases, committed to innovation and operational excellence. This role is with BHIG—Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases, a regional development and investment joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra. BHIG focuses on supporting clean energy goals through low-carbon hydrogen production and aims to drive industrial innovation across Saudi Arabia and the region.

Role Overview: ASU Shift Supervisor

The ASU Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing and supervising the operating staff and activities for a world-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) and Common Area facility. This full-time position is located in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, and requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The supervisor will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the site, manage daily operational targets, and interface with HSSE, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise operations staff, including lead operators and operators, for the Air Separation and Common Area Facility.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including daily customer production meetings and ensuring operational targets are met.
• Ensure proper training of operations staff 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 and maintain a safe work environment, demonstrating leadership in company and industry safe work processes.
• Ensure adherence to company HSSE policy and procedures, meeting all environmental regulatory requirements.
• Direct staff in the operation of the Air Separation Unit, Common Area, ancillary equipment, and pipeline networks for oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, steam, and CO2.
• Provide operational support and guidance during commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Manage plant production efficiently based on data-driven decisions to meet safety and reliability targets.
• Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact for internal ASU issues, coordinating internal resources and providing timely updates to customers.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a relevant operational role.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing operational teams and activities.
• Proficiency in safety work processes, including Safety Work Permits, LOTO, and Confined Space procedures.
• Strong technical understanding of Air Separation Units, common area facilities, and pipeline operations.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Experience in supporting commissioning, startup, and shutdown of industrial plants.

Operational Excellence and Leadership

The ASU Shift Supervisor will foster a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with BHIG standards and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, and quality. This includes meeting customer satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of supply. The role involves building plant technical capability through coordination with regional and global teams, providing coaching and motivation to achieve operational excellence, and developing top-performing personnel. Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel is crucial for continuous monitoring and evaluation of plant systems and equipment.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, within a world-scale production facility. The role requires active engagement in plant operations and collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including customers, engineering, maintenance, and HSSE teams. The supervisor will contribute to a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.