Lead Operator - HYCO Plant
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About the Role
The HYCO Lead Operator oversees DCS and field operations of a Hydrogen Manufacturing Unit, ensuring safe and efficient production. This role includes shift lead responsibilities in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
- Operate the Steam Methane Reformer based hydrogen plant with CO2 removal, CO2 compression, PSA, membrane unit, and utilities via DCS
- Monitor and control process variables to ensure safe and stable operation
- Execute and supervise start up sequences for the entire plant or individual units
- Prepare and implement safety work permits, LOTO, and assist maintenance teams
- Maintain communication with field operators and coordinate with maintenance team
- Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate logs
- Identify root causes of process deviations and equipment malfunctions
- Handle shift lead responsibility in absence of Shift Supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or chemical process operations preferred; associate technical degree considered with experience
- Minimum 5 years of lead DCS operations experience
- Experience in SMR based hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, or syngas plant as DCS operator
- Proficiency with DCS platforms (e.g., Yokogawa Centum VP, Siemens PCS 7)
- Deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and process control
- Strong problem solving and diagnostic abilities
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English
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Job Description
- The HYCO Lead Operator reports to the HYCO Shift Supervisor and is accountable for day to day DCS and field operation of the HYCO facility.
- Responsible for safe, efficient, and stable operation of the entire Hydrogen Manufacturing Unit from a centralized control room using DCS.
- Lead operator handles shift lead responsibility in absence of Shift Supervisor.
Principal Accountabilities
- Maintain a safe and stable environment; enforce safe work permits and LOTO procedures.
- Be first line of response for process emergencies; execute emergency operating procedures.
- Monitor SIS and Fire & Gas Systems; ensure compliance with environmental permits.
- Operate the Steam Methane Reformer based hydrogen plant with CO2 removal, compression, PSA, membrane unit, and utilities.
- Report production progress to Shift Supervisor; manage plant production efficiently.
- Meet customer requirements for safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility.
- Monitor all process variables via DCS; manipulate control loops and setpoints.
- Use historical data to predict equipment performance degradation and prevent trips.
- Execute and supervise start up sequences for the plant or individual units.
- Maintain communication with field operators and coordinate with maintenance team.
- Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate logs.
- Identify root cause of process deviations and equipment malfunctions.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or chemical process operations with 10 years' experience preferred; associate technical degree considered.
- Minimum 5 years' lead DCS operations experience.
- Experience in SMR based hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, or syngas plant as DCS operator.
- Proficiency with DCS platforms (e.g., Yokogawa Centum VP, Siemens PCS 7).
- Deep understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and process control.
- Ability to maintain high awareness and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong problem solving and diagnostic abilities.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English.
- Strong commitment to employee involvement, team building, and diversity.
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