HYCO Training Specialist

About Air Products Qudra and BHIG

Air Products Qudra is a company that focuses on innovation and operational excellence. The Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) 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 driving industrial innovation across Saudi Arabia and the region.

Role Overview: HYCO Training Specialist

The HYCO Training Specialist is responsible for developing, delivering, and managing comprehensive training programs. This role aims to cultivate a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Hydrogen production plant in Al Jubail. The specialist will report to the training lead and manage the technical training program for Operations & Maintenance staff at the Jubail HYCO (Steam Methane Reformer) Facility, including ancillary equipment such as cooling water and boiler feed water systems. This is a full-time position requiring over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Offer direction and guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and testing.
• Support and guide Operations & Maintenance teams during facility commissioning and startup.
• Maintain accurate document control and monitor training initiatives, documenting activities for each Operations staff member.
• Develop training curricula with periodic testing for Operations & Maintenance staff to track progression, identify gaps, and ensure timely operational readiness.
• Develop advanced training material for senior operators, focusing on process safety and efficiency.
• Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the BHIG Basic Safety Practice program (*, Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space).
• Train Operations & Maintenance personnel, with HSSE team assistance, in planning, organizing, auditing, and follow-up to build BHIG's safety culture.
• Establish and deliver a training program for HYCO Operations & Maintenance teams while supporting commissioning.
• Ensure BHIG standards and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and customer service are integrated into the training program.
• Guide HYCO operating & maintenance teams through on-the-job training to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation with contractual requirements.
• Support and maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor and enhance training packages.
• Provide operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage operations procedures and train on new procedures developed through the Management of Change Process.
• Onboard new Operators and Maintenance personnel, leading them through the training program, monitoring performance, and addressing gaps.
• Conduct regular SWIM’s audits and provide action plans to close identified gaps.
• Act as a liaison with local technical schools, assisting in developing programs for BHIG-sponsored students in HYCO technology.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering technical training programs, particularly in industrial plant operations.
• Strong understanding of Hydrogen production plant operations, including Steam Methane Reformers (HYCO) and ancillary systems.
• Proficiency in safety protocols and practices within an industrial environment.

Work Environment

The HYCO Training Specialist will be part of the operating staff and will support operations as a day-to-day function. The role is based in Al Jubail and is a full-time position.