HYCO Training Specialist

About the role

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What's Possible 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 Develop, deliver, and manage comprehensive training programs that fostering a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Hydrogen production plant. Nature & Scope The HYCO Training Specialist, reporting to the Training Lead, is accountable for managing the technical training program and executing the training for the Operations & Maintenance staff for the Jubail HYCO Facility, that include steam methane reformer SMR, CO2 removal, MBU, PSA, STG units, and pipeline operations. The Training Specialist will in cooperation with the Engineering, HR, Procurement, and HSSE. develop and manage a long-term training program for the Operations & Maintenance teams, focusing on operational excellence resulting in the safe and reliable operation of the site. The HYCO Training Specialist is part of the operating staff and will support operations as a day-to-day function. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES SAFETY Provide & maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries. Ensure proper implementation and documentation is maintained for safety related activities. TECHNICAL Provide direction & guidance based on technical feedback from Engineering and Maintenance on training required for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities. Provide training support & guidance for the Operations & Maintenance teams during the commissioning & startup of the facility. Maintain accurate document control and monitor training initiatives, documenting training activities for each of the Operations staff. Develop training curriculum with periodic testing for the Operations & Maintenance staff to track progression, identify gaps, to ensure personnel are prepared to operate the facility in a timely manner. Develop advanced training material for the senior operators focusing on safety and efficiency of the process. OPERATIONS Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the BHIG Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position trains Operations & Maintenance personnel with assistance from the HSSE team in the planning, organizing, auditing, and follow-up, to build the Air Products safety culture into the BHIG. Establish & deliver a training program for the HYCO Operations & Maintenance teams while supporting the commissioning activities. Ensure Air Products and BHIG standards, and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are delivered as part of the training program. Provide guidance to the HYCO operating & maintenance teams through on the job training to ensure the HYCO is operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with contractual requirements & on-stream guarantees. Support & maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor & evaluate training packages, enhancing when required. Provide operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis in order to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions. Own the operations procedures and train on new procedures as they are developed through the Management of Change Process. Onboard new Operators and Maintenance personnel and lead them through the training program, monitoring performance and closing the gaps. Act as a Liaison with local technical schools, assisting in developing programs for students sponsored by BHIG in the HYCO technology. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in chemical Process Operations, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a 2-year technical school certificate. Certified Training Certificate Required. Experience in process plant operation, demonstrated HYCO knowledge, at least 15+ years HYCO operations experience, with > 5 years in a lead or supervisory role is a plus. Track record of success on training Operations & Maintenance in the safe and reliable operation of