Operation Readiness Engineer Ras Al-Khair Site

The individual supports the delivery of a facility and its supporting infrastructure systems and processes that are fully prepared for safe efficient and sustainable operations from day one. The role focuses on executing the operational readiness program in collaboration with engineering supply chain construction commissioning and operations and maintenance (O&M) teams.

The Operational Readiness Engineer ensures that readiness plans procedures training and documentation are effectively implemented verified and transitioned to operations. The position provides technical expertise coordination and hands-on support to bridge the gap between project delivery and operational functionality.

The Operational Readiness Engineer contributes to ensuring that systems processes and personnel are technically and procedurally prepared to support safe and reliable operations upon handover. This includes integrating asset readiness and maintainability principles throughout project execution from detailed design to commissioning and start-up.

Key responsibilities include:

Operational Readiness Plan (ORP) Implementation:
Execute and maintain elements of the Operational Readiness Plan under the direction of the Operational Readiness Manager. Track progress against readiness gates and support readiness reviews.

Asset Information and Data Integration:
Support the definition and population of asset hierarchies criticality assessments and metadata requirements. Assist in validating asset information within the Asset Information Model (AIM) and CMMS to ensure alignment with ISO 55001 standards.

Maintenance and Reliability Preparation:
Work with maintenance and reliability teams to verify that maintainability requirements are incorporated into system designs. Assist in developing and uploading preventive and predictive maintenance tasks into the CMMS.

Spare Parts and Materials Coordination:
Support the identification and cataloguing of long-lead items initial spares and consumables. Coordinate with supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure proper storage tagging and data entry.

Procedure and Documentation Support:
Assist in drafting reviewing and validating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) and related job aids. Participate in procedure walkdowns and validation exercises.

Training and Competency Implementation:
Support the rollout of operations and maintenance training programs ensuring training materials are current and aligned with actual plant systems. Participate in field-based competency assessments and readiness exercises.

System Handover and Digital Validation:
Conduct technical verification of asset data engineering deliverables and digital models prior to handover. Confirm that P&IDs data books and 3D models are accurate complete and linked to operational systems.

Performance and Reliability Support:
Participate in performance testing reliability runs and early operations activities. Capture data identify deficiencies and support corrective action implementation to achieve operational readiness targets.

Assurance and Risk Management Support:
Contribute to readiness reviews risk assessments and compliance verification activities. Document and track findings ensuring closeout before system handover.

This role plays a critical part in executing the operational readiness strategy by translating readiness requirements into tangible deliverables and verified systems ensuring a smooth transition from project execution to steady-state operations.

Demonstrated ability to execute operational readiness tasks and deliverables in accordance with corporate standards procedures and project execution plans. Applies sound engineering judgment to support decisions impacting asset operability maintainability and lifecycle cost. Strong understanding of project-to-operations interfaces asset data structures and maintenance system integration.

Exercises technical and procedural judgment within established readiness frameworks and engineering standards. Recommends solutions to issues impacting operational readiness deliverables data quality and system handover. Escalates significant design scope or schedule risks to the Operational Readiness Manager or project leadership as required.

Operates under general direction from the Operational Readiness Manager or a senior readiness lead. Work assignments are defined by project milestones readiness plans and deliverable schedules. Receives guidance on priorities complex issues and stakeholder coordination but is expected to work independently in assigned technical areas.

May provide functional guidance to junior engineers technicians or contractors assisting with readiness deliverables such as procedure development data validation or asset tagging. Typically does not have direct supervisory authority but may coordinate small work groups or task-based activities.

Acts as a key technical interface between project engineering commissioning and operations teams. Prepares and maintains readiness documentation progress reports and data verification records. Participates in meetings and presentations to communicate readiness status technical findings and corrective actions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to ensure information consistency across teams.

Proficient 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.