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Lead Operator

Jubail, Saudi Arabia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-05 → 2026-09-25

Core

Day-to-day DCS & Field Operation of a Hydrogen Manufacturing Unit, ensuring production requirements, safety, and stability.

Role type

Senior IC plant operator (hydrogen manufacturing)

Builds

Hydrogen, CO2, and Steam for industrial customers and refinery units

Domain

Chemical engineering / Clean energy / Hydrogen production

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DCS operation, Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) plant operation, process optimization, safety permit management, emergency response, shift leadership, root cause analysis, equipment troubleshooting, start-up sequence execution, maintenance coordination

Preferred skills

Chemical engineering background, experience with Ammonia/Methanol/Syngas plants, proficiency with Yokogawa/Siemens DCS platforms, customer relationship management

Technologies

Yokogawa Centum VP, Siemens PCS 7, DCS systems

Responsibilities

Monitor and control plant variables via DCS to meet production targets; execute safety work permits and LOTO procedures; lead shift operations and handle shift lead responsibility; manage start-up sequences and commissioning activities; coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment isolation and repair; analyze process data to predict equipment degradation and prevent failures; ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety systems.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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