Manager Operrational Readiness

General Purpose of Role

The individual is responsible for ensuring that the facility and its supporting infrastructure, systems, people, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations from day one. This includes planning and leading the operational readiness program, coordinating with engineering, supply chain, construction, commissioning, and operations and maintenance (O&M) teams. The role ensures alignment between project delivery and future operations, and leads a team to implement readiness strategies, training, procedures, and handover documentation. Additional Technical Information

The Operational Readiness Manager ensures that systems, processes, assets, and personnel are fully prepared to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations upon handover. This includes integrating asset lifecycle principles into project execution from early design through to commissioning and start-up. Key responsibilities encompass the development and implementation of a structured Operational Readiness Plan (ORP), covering : Asset Information Management : Defining asset hierarchies, criticality, and metadata requirements in alignment with ISO 55001 and company asset management strategies. Maintenance and Reliability Readiness : Ensuring maintainability is embedded in the design, and that preventive and predictive maintenance plans are developed and loaded into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Spare Parts and Materials Management : Coordinating with supply chain to ensure long‑lead items, initial spares, and operating consumables are identified, procured, and catalogued. Operational Procedure Development : Supporting or leading the preparation and validation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and job aids required for safe operations. Training and Competency Assurance : Overseeing the development and delivery of operations and maintenance training plans. Ensuring personnel competency through scenario‑based assessments and walkdowns. Systems Handover and Digital Readiness : Collaborating with engineering and digital teams to ensure the Asset Information Model (AIM), data books, P&IDs, and 3D models are complete, validated, and structured to support long‑term operations. Performance and Reliability Testing : Participating in or leading readiness activities during performance testing, reliability runs, and operations ramp‑up. Identifies gaps and improvement opportunities. Assurance and Risk Management : Developing and maintaining an operational readiness assurance framework, incorporating risk‑based reviews, readiness gates, and compliance verification with ISO 55001 and internal governance. This role is pivotal in ensuring that capital investments are operationally viable, maintainable, and cost‑effective across their lifecycle, with a clear focus on value creation, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional alignment. Global Level Summary

Typically located at or near the project site, the Operational Readiness Manager directs and coordinates all activities associated with preparing the asset for full operational handover. This may include asset lifecycle planning, systems integration, workforce readiness, spare parts and materials coordination, procedures and documentation development, training, and performance testing. Interfaces closely with project leadership and O&M teams to ensure seamless transition to operations. Typical Project Size Guidelines : Medium to large‑scale projects with significant operational complexity, typically involving multiple disciplines and stakeholders, and construction man‑hours between 250,000 to 2 million or total installed cost of $50 to $400 million. Skills

Typical Qualifications

University Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field. Those with degrees typically have 12+ years of relevant experience in project execution, commissioning, or operations. Those with trade qualifications typically have 20+ years of relevant experience. Strong background in cross‑functional team leadership, process development, and operational strategy is essential. Decision Making

Ability to develop and implement operational readiness execution plans in line with corporate policies and procedures. Exercises strategic judgment to align project execution with long‑term operational performance. Provides expert input to project decisions affecting plant operability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost. Supervision Received

Operates with a high level of autonomy. Work is guided by broad objectives and long‑term operational goals. Receives oversight for alignment with company strategy, policy, and stakeholder engagement. Expected to provide proactive leadership and coordination across functional groups. Supervision Authority

Leads a multidisciplinary operational readiness team and coordinates efforts across supply chain, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations stakeholders. May directly supervise readiness specialists or team leads responsible for training, documentation, spare parts, and procedures. Communication

Serves as a key liaison between project delivery and operational teams. Leads communication of readiness progress, issues, and risk mitigation strategies. Capable of preparing and delivering high‑impact reports, presentations, and proposals to project and executive leadership. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required. Systems, Processes & Tools

Proficien in operational readiness and asset management systems, including CMMS, AIM, APM, and document control platforms. Applies and supports the use of readiness tracking tools, project databases, and engineering software to maintain data accuracy and progress visibility. Familiar with ISO 55001 asset management principles and integrated project delivery tools used in readiness and commissioning workflows. Supports the continuous improvement of readiness templates, checklists, and data standards.

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