Operations Readiness Specialist

Massy Wood is currently recruiting for an Operations Readiness Specialist with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.

The Operations Readiness Specialist is responsible for the technical expertise and delivery requirements for the Operations Readiness & Assurance at the various project locations in accordance with industry best practice

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and deliver requirements for Operations Readiness & Assurance at the various project locations in accordance with industry best practice.
• Represent OR/CSU team and provide support at design reviews and workshops such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, Alarm Management.
• Identify training requirements and ensure these are completed pre-start up.
• Provide discipline technical support to other areas of the team.
• Support and advise punchlisting of systems and closeout of punchlist items on behalf of Client operations.
• Execution of the Operations Readiness & Assurance Execution Plan.
• Provide input to, Operating Manuals, Operating Procedures and Pre-Commissioning and
• Commissioning Procedures including Systems Testing Procedures.
• Assist and contribute to the Flawless start-up initiative.
• Support the Project to Asset Handover strategy to align with Operations handover requirements.
• Provide quality assurance and coaching on systems acceptance and punch listing activities undertaken by the Client Operations team.
• Promote an effective Project Delivery approach within the Project Team to ensure a cost effective and quick ramp up to targets.
• Participate in Peer reviews on startup and operating procedures.
• Work closely with Project and Client Operations personnel to meet the OR&A milestones.
• Liaise with the Client projects, contractor and ORA / CSU teams.
• Ensure risks to the schedule are identified and raised early.
• Assist to Produce punch lists, acceptance documentation, site and technical queries.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in the field of Engineering or related discipline
• Ten 10+ years experience in the oil and gas industry with thorough knowledge of CSU / OR process.
• Supporting package installations is desirable.
• Ability to interact with members of projects, contractor and Client asset teams.
• Capable of giving direction and guidance on OR&A planning & reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of Plant Operations and Control in order to evaluate and rank risks.
• Good understanding of devices for controls, ESD, Safeguarding.
• Good understanding of process, electrical, mechanical and equipment operations.
• Good understanding of materials, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Good technical communication skills.
• Valid Certificate of Good Character (must not be older than 6 months).