Job summary
Eram Talent seeks a Commissioning & Start-Up Lead in Al Jubail to manage the transition of Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) hydrogen facilities from construction to commercial operation. The role leads the on-site commissioning team, ensures safe testing and startup of SMR units and utilities, and hands over fully verified systems to Operations.
Key responsibilities
- Lead site commissioning team and implement Commissioning Execution Plan
- Oversee end-to-end commissioning of SMR units and BOP utilities
- Enforce safety protocols including Permit-to-Work and LOTO
- Manage pre-commissioning activities and system functional checks
- Direct startup, ramp-up and performance test runs
- Prepare and verify commissioning documentation and handover dossiers
- Coordinate between engineering, EPC contractors, vendors and operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
- Minimum 10+ years in oil, gas, or chemical industry
- At least 5 years leading commissioning/startup of SMR hydrogen plants
- Deep understanding of SMR chemistry and high-temperature furnace operations
- Experience with hydrogen safety, high-pressure gas systems and PSA
- Proficient in reading P&IDs, control logic and loop diagrams
- Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary site teams
- Willingness to work full time on-site with flexible hours
Skills
SMR processHydrogen safetyPSA systemsDCS/PLCP&ID interpretationCommissioning planningLOTO/Permit-to-WorkRoot cause analysisTeam leadershipPerformance testing
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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