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Senior Process EngineerAir Products · Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
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Senior Process Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-31 Jubail, Eastern, Saudi Arabia Full-time Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market SAR 18,000–SAR 30,000/mo

About the Company

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 The Senior Process Engineer - HYCO provides senior-level technical leadership for ongoing plant operations and projects-from concept development through commissioning and start-up-and leads asset management and productivity initiatives across all BHIG operating facilities in the Region. The role coordinates technical activities between site-based engineers and operations teams, mentors junior process engineers, and ensures safe, reliable, efficient and cost-effective production of hydrogen, syngas, CO and CO₂. Reporting to the BHIG Engineering Manager, the Senior Process Engineer - HYCO provides day-to-day operational and technical support to Regional Sites through systematic monitoring of plant performance to ensure that production, energy efficiency, and reliability targets are consistently achieved in a safe manner. As a senior technical authority, the incumbent acts as a subject-matter expert (SME) on HYCO process technology and mentors site-based process engineers. The role identifies productivity opportunities, develops engineering solutions, and supports the project execution teams across multiple technologies: Air Separation Units (ASU), Hydrogen / Syngas (HYCO - SMR based), and CO₂ production. The incumbent may also support Air Products plant support teams in providing similar services to JV partners, equipment sales customers and new prospects. This position interfaces with Air Products global, regional and local process / production engineers, Regional Operations team members, project

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's degree is a plus).
  • ● Minimum 12+ years of experience in Engineering and/or Operations in a senior technical role within the industrial gases, refining, petrochemical (Methanol and ammonia) or hydrogen production industry.
  • ● Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the technology, design and operation of Steam Methane Reformers (HYCO) and CO₂ production systems is preferred. Single-technology expertise will be considered; multi-technology background is strongly preferred at this senior level.
  • ● Proven track record of start-up, commissioning and plant operating experience.
  • ● Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
  • ● Process Simulation - Strong proficiency in Aspen Plus) for steady-state and dynamic modelling of HYCO, ASU and CO₂ processes; capable of building, calibrating and using rigorous models for plant performance evaluation, troubleshooting and optimization.
  • ● Process Statistics & Data Analytics - Working knowledge of statistical methods applied to process engineering: SPC / control charts, regression and correlation analysis, capability studies (Cp / Cpk), and multivariate / time-series analysis. Familiarity with tools such as Minitab, PI Datalink.
  • ● Heterogeneous Catalysis - Solid technical understanding of heterogeneous catalysts used in hydrogen / syngas production, including Hydrodesulfurization (HDS / CoMo, NiMo), ZnO sulfur guards, Pre-reforming, Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), High-Temperature Shift (HTS - Fe/Cr), Low-Temperature Shift (LTS - Cu/Zn/Al) and Methanation (Ni based). This includes reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, activation / reduction procedures, deactivation and poisoning mechanisms, performance monitoring, life prediction and change-out strategy.
  • ● Process Safety - Knowledgeable in Process Safety Management (PSM), PHA / HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, OPHR, and applicable local EHS regulations.
  • ● Advanced Process Control & Optimization - Familiarity with APC, RTO and energy optimization concepts for hydrogen and ASU plants.
  • ● Engineering Tools - Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI / AVEVA PI), and standard process engineering calculation tools.
  • ● Strong commitment to employee involvement, team building, diversity and inclusion.
  • ● Proven ability to mentor and coach less experienced engineers and to act as a recognized technical reference within the organization.
  • ● Able to communicate effectively across management, operations, maintenance and customer interfaces within and across regions.
  • ● Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required; Arabic language skills are a plus.
  • ● Demonstrated leadership, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills.
  • ● Personal commitment to continuous self-development and flexibility to work outside normal hours to meet operational and project commitments.
  • ● Excellent influencing skills, ability to build trust and confidence with frontline workers, supervisors and management.
  • ● Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills are prerequisites.
  • ● Confident, assertive, self-motivated and results oriented.
  • ● Personal commitment to corporate values and to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • ● Formal training and experience with Six Sigma (Green / Black Belt) and Continuous Improvement tools is a plus.