ASU Control Room Operator Air Separation Unit

About NEOM Green Hydrogen Company

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is a partnership between Air Products, ACWA Power, and NEOM. This collaboration is developing an $ billion green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility in Oxagon, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The project integrates renewable solar, wind, and storage power to produce green ammonia for global export, with operations scheduled to commence in 2026.

Position Summary

The ASU Control Room Operator for the Air Separation Unit (ASU) is responsible for the daily operation of the ASU production process and associated utility plants. This full-time role involves overseeing the Air Separation Unit, GAN supply pipeline, LIN storage tanks and vaporizers, LIN loading station, CW systems, DW systems, and the Instrument Air (IA) plant. The operator ensures all activities adhere to company safety policies and site-specific procedures to meet reliability, efficiency, and productivity targets while maintaining safe plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ASU and Utilities plants safely and reliably according to NGHC standards.
• Supervise DCS, data acquisition, and alarm management systems, responding to both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot plant operating conditions, customer demand changes, and process optimization opportunities.
• Perform daily and monthly operational routines in accordance with operating procedures, maintenance manuals, and safety requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs to ensure plant performance objectives are achieved.
• Provide operational support during plant shutdown activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, aiming for zero lost-time injuries.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S standards during all operational activities.
• Actively participate 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 required.
• Qualify as a Safe Work Permit Issuer and Confined Space Supervisor, issuing permits as needed.

Operations Support and Development

• Act as the primary point of contact for daily operational communication with H2 and NH3 production units.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the control room.
• Assist with updating operating procedures and contribute to maintaining site management systems, including MOC, BPs, SWIMs, and JSAs.
• Provide training and coaching to new operators and act as a trainer for newly assigned operators.
• Complete all required operational training and successfully pass scheduled competency validation reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in control room operations, preferably within an Air Separation Unit or similar industrial environment. The position requires a strong understanding of plant operations, safety protocols, and a commitment to continuous improvement.