Field Operator - HYCO Plant
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About the Role
A company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia seeks a HYCO Field Operator for day-to-day field operation of a Steam Methane Reformer Hydrogen Plant. Requires 5+ years of experience in SMR-based hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, or syngas plants and strong mechanical aptitude.
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Responsibilities
- Operate the Steam Methane Reformer based hydrogen plant with CO2 Removal section & CO2 compression, PSA with Tail Gas compression, Membrane Unit and related utilities as prescribed by Work Instruction Procedures
- Operate the pipeline network to supply Hydrogen, steam and CO2 to customers’ pipelines safely and efficiently
- Ensure BHIG standards and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met
- Meet customer’s requirements regarding safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility regarding product supply
- Follow Site Work Instruction Manuals for production & supply of Product H2, CO2 & Steam
- Constantly monitor all process variables by regular field rounds and make local adjustments as required
- Execute detailed start up sequence for the entire plant or individual units from cold, warm, or hot standby condition
- Maintain constant communication with DCS Operator & Shift Supervisor
- Liaise with maintenance team to coordinate equipment preparation for maintenance
- Conduct detailed and accurate shift handovers with incoming operators
- Maintain accurate and timely logs of operating parameters, significant events and production data
- Identify root cause of process deviations and equipment malfunction
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Chemical Process Operations with 5 years’ experience preferred; Associate Technical Degree considered
- Minimum of 5 years in SMR based Hydrogen or Ammonia or Methanol or Syngas plant as Field Operator
- Strong understanding of SMR process, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, and rotating equipment (especially compressors)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills
- Wide technical knowledge in operations, engineering, and maintenance activities
- Ability to maintain high level of awareness and make sound decisions under pressure
- Clear, concise and effective verbal and written communication; proficiency in English speaking and writing
- A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity
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Purpose
- The HYCO Field Operator is accountable for the day to day Field Operation of Steam Methane Reformer Hydrogen Plant with Hydrodesulfurization section, Steam Methane Reformer, Shift Convertors, CO2 Removal and CO2 Compression, Methanator, PSA with Tail Gas Compression, Membrane Unit facility and relat
Nature & Scope
- The HYCO Field Operator, reporting to the DCS Operator & Shift Supervisor, is accountable for the day to day Field Operation of HYCO facility, ensuring the production requirements set by the customer are achieved.
- The Field Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant round the clock operation of the hydrogen production plant and all associated units.
- This role involves extensive field work, including equipment monitoring, routine checks, startup/shutdown activities, and first line troubleshooting to ensure production targets are met.
Principal Accountabilities: Safety, Health & Environment
- Maintain a safe & stable environment. Demonstrate leadership with all Company & Industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries.
- Strictly adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures, permit to work systems (Hot Work, Confined Space Entry), and safe work practices.
- Participate in and understand Process Hazard Analyses (PHA). Monitor and maintain safety critical equipment and interlocks.
- Be a certified first responder for plant emergencies, including firefighting, gas leaks, and emergency shutdowns (ESD).
- Ensure all operations comply with environmental permits. Prevent and contain chemical spills.
- Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the BHIG Basic Safety Practice program.
Principal Accountabilities: Technical & Operations
- Operate the Steam Methane Reformer based hydrogen plant with CO2 Removal section & CO2 compression, PSA with Tail Gas compression, Membrane Unit and related utilities as prescribed by the Work Instruction Procedures.
- Operate the pipeline network to supply Hydrogen, steam and CO2 to customers’ pipelines safely and efficiently.
- Ensure BHIG standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met.
- Meet the customer’s requirements regarding safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility regarding product supply.
- Follow the Site Work Instruction Manuals for production & supply of Product H2, CO2 & Steam along with other operating and maintenance procedures and checklists.
- Constantly monitor all process variables (flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, analytical values) by regular field rounds.
- Execute the detailed start up sequence for the entire plant or individual units/loops form a cold condition, warm condition or hot stand by condition.
- Maintain constant communication with DCS Operator & Shift Supervisor, providing instructions for equipment adjustments, isolations and rounds.
- Liaise with the maintenance team to co ordinate equipment preparation for maintenance (isolation, purging & blinding) and safe taking equipment back in line.
- Conduct detailed and accurate shift handovers with incoming operators, highlighting any abnormalities, ongoing work and special instruction.
- Maintain accurate and timely logs of operating parameters, significant events and production data.
- Identify the root cause of process deviations and equipment malfunction. Work with engineers to implement long term solutions.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Chemical Process Operations with 5 years’ experience preferred. An Associate Technical Degree (2 year certificate) will be considered based on years of experience and competence.
- Experience in Field Operation, with minimum of 5 years in SMR based Hydrogen or Ammonia or Methanol or Syngas plant as Field Operator.
- Strong understanding of SMR process, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, and rotating equipment (especially compressors). Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
- Wide technical knowledge in operations, engineering, and maintenance activities.
- Ability to maintain high level of awareness and make sound decisions under pressure. Strong problem solving and diagnostic abilities.
- Clear, concise and effective verbal and written communication. Proficiency in English speaking and writing. Able to communicate between operations and maintenance teams.
- A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
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