APQ Operator - HYCO

Job Description and Qualifications
COMPANY PROFILE
Air Products Qudra (APQ) is a regional development and investment joint
venture (JV) between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision
Invest. Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company developing,
engineering, building, owning and operating many of the world's largest
industrial gas projects. Vision Invest is a leading development and investment
Holding Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diversified portfolio
of investments across several sectors such as Utility, Infrastructure,
Logistics and Industrial Gases with a global operational investment footprint.

POSITION SUMMARY

Purpose
The HYCO Steam Methane Reformer Shift Operator is accountable for the day to
day operation for the operations of a world scale HYCO Steam Methane Reformer
facility for the Air Products Qudra (APQ) Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Nature & Scope
The HYCO Shift Operator, reporting to the HYCO Lead/Shift Supervisor, is
accountable for the day to day operation of the HYCO facility, insuring the
production requirements set by the customer are achieved in a safe and
efficient manner. The Shift Operator will execute daily tasks which include
preparing and implementing safety work permits, LOTO, complete operations
preventative maintenance activities, and assist the maintenance and
engineering teams in preparing and executing corrective maintenance activities
NOTE: "ALL OPERATORS INTERVIEWED BASED ON YEARS OF SERVICE, EXPERIENCE, AND
LEADERSHIP SKILLS WILL BE EVALUATED AND CONSIDERED FOR LEAD AND SUPERVISOR
POSITIONS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE OPERATOR PROGRESSION COURSE. PERSONS WITH A
MINIMUM OF ‎5 YEARS TO ‎15 + YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PLANT OPERTIONS AND LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED".

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Safety
Maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company &
industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries. Ensure proper
documentation is maintained for safety related activities.

Technical:
* Operate the HYCO Steam Methane Reformer and CO2 recovery units and ancillary equipment including water treatment units as prescribed by the Work Instruction Procedures
* Operate the pipeline network to supply hydrogen, steam, and CO2 to the pipeline customers safely and efficiently. The Pipeline operations team will be part of the overall operating team and will also manage the oxygen and nitrogen pipeline products.
* Provide Operations support & guidance during the commissioning of the plant. Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
* Provide Operations guidance to ensure safety, reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, and controls
* Manage plant production efficiently based on input provided from Plant Management and Plant Production Engineering to ensure safety and reliability targets are met to achieve maximum profitable.
* Report shift production progress and plant status to the Shift Supervisor, providing operational solutions for shortfall areas

Operations
* Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the APQ Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position facilitates executing, organizing, and auditing, to build the Air Products safety culture into the APQ.
* Ensure compliance with process safety, MOC 's, and OPHR requirements.
* Operate the facility insuring Environmental and Regulatory requirements are not exceeded.
* Assist in the commissioning activities of the facility
* Ensure Air Products and APQ standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met
* Follow the Site Work Instruction Manuals for the HYCO, CO2, and ancillary equipment units, along with adhering to other operating and maintenance procedures and checklists to meet the customer's satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply while in compliance of contractual requirements.
* Follow shift turnover protocols to ensure the safe and efficient handover to the following shift.
* Support & maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor & evaluate plant systems & equipment through a Plant Process Advisory Model.
* Support the maintenance and engineering team in maintaining plant reliability through the execution of preventive maintenance activities scheduled and coordinating of corrective maintenance activities of the equipment in order to optimize activities during plant shut-downs to avoid business interruption.
* Provide operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis in order to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions.
* Facilitate attainment of operational excellence and customer satisfaction via operations productivity, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain customer communications and relationships at the 'board' level, insuring customer demand rates are satisfied while maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the facility.
* Communication of plant activities with other shifts to maintain continuity between shifts for a safe and reliable operation.
* Execute other duties as assigned from reporting managers in a timely and efficient manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor 's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Chemical Process Operations preferred. An Associate Technical Degree (‎2-year certificate) will be considered based on years of experience and competence.
* Experience in process plant operation, demonstrated Hydrogen/SMR/acid gas removal units production plant knowledge a plus with a minimum of ‎5 years plant operations experience.
* Expectation based on level of experience for the operations team to achieve a 'Level ‎1 / Board Level' status within ‎2 - ‎4 years. Operators will be evaluated during the training period and placed at the level of competence accordingly. All the operations team are considered field and board operators when Level ‎1 is achieved.
* Knowledgeable in the local environmental and health and safety requirements.
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
* A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
* Able to communicate between operations and maintenance teams.
* Ability to communicate with the customer at the board level on a daily basis.
* Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
Req No.
39706BR
Employment Status
Full Time
Organization
Middle East, Egypt & Turkey
Business Sector / Division
MEIET Operations
Region
South America
Country
Saudi Arabia