Operational Readiness Engineer

• Ensuring a detailed, workable, comprehensive and feasible ORP is timeously delivered.
• Developing the Operations Breakdown Structure classifying required business processes, people / skills requirements, and technological support, ensuring that operational readiness activities are completed on time.
• Providing a detailed schedule and estimate for the ORP with specific focus on lead times, ensuring all resources i.e., people, equipment and machinery are in place to meet operational readiness requirements.
• Capturing and sharing best operational practices and carry out internal and external benchmarking to enhance business optimisation processes.
• Ensuring operational readiness by reviewing current projects that are aligned with a standard process improvement framework and methodology.
• Facilitate alignment of roles and responsibilities within the Operational Readiness team and other stakeholders to ensure effective operational ramp-up.
• Define and agree on KPI’s and ensure alignment with the stated production and business goals in the Business Case.
• Provide a baseline detailed estimate of all materials and work to be performed directly and a detailed schedule of all activities directly related to ramp-up of production to ensure operational readiness.
• Ensure implementation of the production system standards and apply appropriate detailed diagnostic tools and systems.
• Conduct an analysis and interpret the root cause of any variances and distribute a consolidated report to the key role players to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Establish and develop an effective communication plan between key stakeholders to ensure efficient change management as and when required.
• Distribute and communicate the detailed Operational Breakdown Structure to ensure that agreement is reached prior to commencement of production.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting continuous environmental performance improvement.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by supporting the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in compliance with ISO 45001, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in accordance with ISO 37001, ensuring compliance with anti-bribery policies, due diligence, and promoting a culture of integrity and transparency.
• Employees are expected to comply with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System by following established procedures, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to continual improvement. This ensures alignment with the organization’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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What you will have:

• Working knowledge of operational readiness processes

• Identify, budget, cost, implement and monitor the development of subprojects enhancing compliance, cost, performance and/or quality.

• Co-ordination for operational input into operability and maintainability studies
• Apply best practices processes in the detail design

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in oil and gas operations Project. *

• Prior experience as an operational readiness engineer *

• Prior experience in the mining or resources industry is advantageous

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.