ASU Shift Supervisor

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Company Profile 

BHIG—Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases is a regional development and investment joint venture (JV) between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra “APQ”. Our company benefits from the combined strengths of two leading entities. BHIG is positioned to drive industrial innovation and operational excellence across Saudi Arabia and the region. BHIG focuses on supporting clean energy goals through low-carbon hydrogen production. 

Purpose 

The Air Separation Unit (ASU) and Common Area Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing and supervising the operating staff and activities for the operations of a world scale Air Separation and Common Area facility for the BHIG Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Nature & Scope 

The ASU & Common Area Shift Supervisor is accountable for managing and supervising the operations staff that include lead operators, and operators for the Air Separation and Common Area Facility. The Shift Supervisor will manage the day-to-day operations which include, daily customer production meetings, insuring daily operational targets are achieved, interfacing with the HSSE, Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the site. 

The Operations Shift Supervisor will be responsible to ensure the Operations staff is properly trained to support the operations in addition to the incumbent execute daily tasks if required 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.  The Operations Shift Supervisor is an extension of the operating team and is expected to engage in plant operations when required.

Principal Accountabilities: 

Safety:

• Provide & maintain a safe work environment.  Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries. Ensure proper implantation and documentation is maintained for safety related activities.
• Adherence to company HSSE policy and procedures. Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are met. Ensure BHIG standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met.

Technical:

• Provide directions to the staff of the Air Separation unit, Common Area and ancillary equipment including trailer loading for the merchant market as prescribed by the Work Instruction Procedures. Operate the unit when required.
• Provide direction to the staff of the pipeline network to supply oxygen and nitrogen to the pipeline customers safely and efficiently.  The Pipeline operations team will be part of the overall operating team and will also manage the hydrogen, steam, and CO2 pipeline products. Operate the pipeline network when required.
• Provide direction & guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities.
• Provide Operations support & guidance during the commissioning, startup & shutdown of the plants.  Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives. 
• Provide Operations guidance to ensure safety, reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.
• Provide Operations input for scheduled outages to ensure contractual requirements are achieved.
• Manage plant production efficiently based on data driven decisions to ensure safety and reliability targets are met to achieve maximum profitable.
• Work closely with business areas to identify productivity expansion projects.
• Report shifts production progress and plant status, providing operational solutions for shortfall areas.
• Provide Operations input for scheduled outages.

Operations:

• Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing BHIG Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc.  The position facilitates planning, organizing, auditing, and follow-up, to build the BHIG safety culture.
• Demonstrate 4S culture and practice it in day-to-day activities to maintain positive work environment.
• Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are met.
• Establish the operating organization and support the commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Ensure BHIG standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met.
• Meet the customer’s satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility on product supply.
• Build the plant technical capability through support coordination from Regional and Global teams.
• Provide effective leadership to the plant operating teams to ensure the facilities are operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with contractual requirements & on-stream guarantees.
• Provide coaching and motivation to the operations team to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, train, and promote top performing personnel who achieve success through teams, customer and employee focused, foster open communication, performance driven, and results oriented.
• Establish & maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor & evaluate plant systems & equipment through a Plant Process Advisory Model.
• Provide operations support and participate / lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.  Identify & implement sustainable corrective action(s).
• Act as the Single Point of Contact when dealing with internal issues of the ASU, representing BHIG and coordinating internal resources.  Provide timely progress updates to the customer.
• Facilitate attainment of operations excellence and customer satisfaction via operations productivity, reliability, quality, cost reduction, services, continuous improvements, and meeting of budgets.
• Maintain a relationship with the customer’s upper-level managers on a quarterly basis to ensure alignment of expectations for BHIG and the customers current and future product demand.
• Execute other duties as assigned by reporting managers in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications 

·       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 gas, petrochemical, or related industries in operations, engineering, and/or a maintenance function. Demonstrated ASU knowledge, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience with 4 + years in line supervision of process operations roles.

·       Expert in SIMOPs Management and Control.

·       The Operations Shift Supervisor is an extension of the operating team and is expected to engage in plant operations when required.

·       Proven coordination experience in a multi team environment which includes operations, engineering, and maintenance.

·       Good leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively throughout all levels within the organization and externally.

·       Promotes a ‘one team’ environment.

·       Ability to communicate and manage customer interactions on a daily basis.

·       Wide technical knowledge in operations, engineering, and maintenance activities.

·       Proficiency in English speaking and writing.

·       Knowledge and understanding of local environmental and health and safety requirements.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Duties and responsibilities are not limited to those listed above. 

Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountability related to QHSE management system (including compliance and legislative requirements) are identified in Leadership Procedure BHIG-QHSE-PRO-006

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.