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Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Commissioning and Start-Up Director to lead our commissioning efforts in the Neom Green Hydrogen Project. This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring that all systems are installed, validated, and operational per company standards and client specifications. The role encompasses Renewable Energy in the form of Wind Turbines, Solar PV Farm, BESS, OHTLs and the Green Hydrogen Elements Ammonia Plant. You will oversee the integrated CSU activities across the Power Elements Sites, delivering green energy to safely commission and start-up the Ammonia Synthesis plant to deliver product via the bespoke jetty to marine carriers, whilst mentoring a diverse team of managers, engineers and technicians, creating an environment that fosters innovation and excellence.
This is a KSA site-based (Duba, Tabuk Region, KSA) position working on an 8 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF rotation, with a mid rotation 3 days break.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the commissioning process from initiation through completion, ensuring the EPCC Turnkey Green Power projects
- and the EPC Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Project comply with our rigorous standards of quality and performance guarantees.
- Maintain and implement Commissioning Execution Plans, including resource allocation, CSU Level 3 schedule, and budget management.
- Lead and mentor a team of commissioning managers, engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Coordinate with project managers, Engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of commissioning activities within project timelines.
- Conduct thorough inspections, validation and performance tests on all equipment and systems, documenting results and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Facilitate training sessions for project personnel and clients on system operations and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations throughout the commissioning process.
Required
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Preferred
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
Hydrogen production by Alkali Water Electrolysis
Multi train gas compression
Ammonia Synthesis, Ammonia storage and export via jetty systems
Air Separation Unit
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
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