ASU Control Room Operator - Air Separation Unit

About NEOM Green Hydrogen Company

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC), in partnership with Air Products and ACWA Power, is implementing an $8.5 billion facility to produce green hydrogen-based ammonia at NEOM. This project integrates renewable solar, wind, and energy storage systems to produce green ammonia for export globally, with plant operations expected to begin in 2026.

Position Overview

The Control Room Operator will oversee daily operations of the Air Separation Unit (ASU) and associated Utilities plants, including the GAN supply pipeline, LIN storage tanks and vaporizers, LIN loading station, as well as CW, DW, and Instrument Air plants. The role focuses on ensuring operational safety, efficiency, reliability, and productivity in compliance with corporate safety policies and site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously monitor the ASU and Utilities plants safely to meet NGHC standards.
• Supervise Distributed Control System (DCS), data acquisition systems, and manage alarms to handle both routine and abnormal operational states.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues, respond to customer demand variations, and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Conduct daily and monthly operational routines strictly following established procedures, maintenance manuals, and safety protocols.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure adherence to plant performance targets.
• Support operational activities during plant shutdowns.
• Champion a robust safety culture aiming for zero lost-time incidents.
• Ensure adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards in all operational activities.
• Actively participate and enforce safety initiatives and safe work methods per NGHC safety programs.
• Execute Emergency Response Plans appropriately to safeguard personnel and enable safe plant shutdowns.
• Serve as a qualified Safe Work Permit Issuer and Confined Space Supervisor, authorizing permits as necessary.
• Maintain open communication and act as main contact point between ASU operations and H₂ and NH₃ production units.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Keep the control room orderly and well-maintained.
• Assist with the revision and updating of operating procedures.
• Help maintain site management systems such as Management of Change (MOC), Best Practices (BPs), Safe Work Instructions and Manuals (SWIMs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives with a positive and proactive outlook.
• Provide training and mentorship to incoming operators.
• Complete all mandatory operational training and successfully pass competency assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma in a technical field or similar practical experience.
• At least five years of hands-on experience operating ASU and/or Utilities plant DCS within industrial process plants.
• Familiarity with interpreting Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Single Line Diagrams, and Shutdown Matrices.
• Knowledge of work permit systems, confined space entry protocols, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Proficient in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to operate independently within a control room environment, demonstrating strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Team player who is proactive, honest, eager to learn, and prepared to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with participation in on-call rotations.
• Added advantages include technical school certifications, experience with plant maintenance, and ASU & Utilities plant exposure.