ASU Shift Lead

About Air Products Qudra and BHIG

Air Products Qudra is a company focused on industrial innovation and operational excellence. BHIG—Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases is a regional development and investment joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra. BHIG is dedicated to supporting clean energy goals through low-carbon hydrogen production and operates in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

The ASU Shift Lead is responsible for managing and supervising the operating staff and activities within their designated shift. This full-time role involves overseeing the operations of the Air Separation Unit (ASU) facility and Common Area for BHIG Company in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The Lead Operator reports to the shift supervisor and ensures daily operational targets are met for safe and reliable site operation, fulfilling gas and liquid customer demands. The position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise operators in the Air Separation Facility and Common Area, ensuring daily operational targets are achieved.
• 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, including safety work permits and LOTO.
• Operate and direct staff in the Air Separation Unit, Common Area, ancillary equipment, and trailer loading for the merchant market.
• Manage the pipeline network to supply oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, steam, and CO2 to customers safely and efficiently.
• Provide operational support and guidance during commissioning, startup, and shutdown of plants and common areas.
• Manage plant production efficiently based on data-driven decisions to meet safety and reliability targets.
• Monitor liquid production and chemical inventory, ensuring sufficient stock is maintained.
• Report shift production progress and plant status, offering operational solutions for shortfall areas.
• Ensure all environmental regulatory requirements are met.
• Assist in establishing and training ASU and common area operators.
• Maintain customer communications and relationships to satisfy demand rates while maximizing facility efficiency and profitability.
• Act as on-shift Crisis and Emergency Evacuation coordinator.
• Review and implement production and safety procedures within the shift.

Technical and Operational Duties

• Train and support staff, executing daily tasks as required, including preparing and implementing safety work permits and LOTO.
• Complete operations preventative maintenance activities and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Assist maintenance and engineering teams in preparing and executing corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide direction and guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance for troubleshooting, repair, and testing.
• Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
• Provide operations input for scheduled outages.
• Conduct frequent site and office checks to identify and report defects early.
• Support and maintain close working relationships with HSSE, engineering, and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact for internal ASU and common area issues in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.
• Provide timely progress updates to customers when the Operations Supervisor is absent.

Qualifications and Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in a relevant operational role.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing operating staff.
• Proficiency in implementing safety work permits, LOTO, and other safety protocols.
• Strong understanding of Air Separation Unit operations and common area management.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical guidance for maintenance and repair activities.
• Experience in managing pipeline networks for industrial gases.
• Commitment to environmental regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, within the BHIG Company. The role involves working closely with operating teams, engineering, maintenance, and HSSE personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.