Job Description
Project Overview:
ASARCO has initiated a multi-year expansion of its Concentrator and Tailings Storage Facility, representing a multi-billion-dollar capital investment. The program began in 2024 and is expected to continue through 2030, encompassing feasibility, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, ramp-up, and final project closeout.
Position Summary
ASARCO is seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Specialist to lead and coordinate all operational readiness activities supporting the successful transition from project execution to steady-state operations.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Operational Readiness Specialist serves as a key member of the Owner’s team and works closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, procurement, IT, and external partners. This role ensures that people, processes, systems, facilities, and governance structures are fully prepared to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant startup and sustained operations.
The successful candidate will bring strong processing plant experience, cross-functional leadership capability, and a structured approach to readiness planning and execution within heavy industrial or mining environments.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute operational readiness plans to support the deployment and commissioning of concentrator and tailings storage facility.
- Assess existing workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and facilitate training and documentation to ensure all staff are prepared for operations.
- Conduct readiness reviews, verify system and equipment functionality, and manage pre-launch checklists.
- Define readiness criteria, milestones, and acceptance gates
- Create comprehensive readiness plans aligned with project timelines
- Establish go-live checklists and transition plans
- Work closely with the project teams, current concentrator operations, mining operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT departments to ensure all operational requirements are satisfied.
- Monitor progress and report on readiness milestones, addressing any issues or risks that may impact operational startup.
- Facilitate readiness workshops and stakeholder reviews
- Act as the central point of coordination for operational launch activities
- Promote a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to.
- Support the transition to operations by providing ongoing guidance and troubleshooting during initial implementation phases.
- Perform other duties as assigned to facilitate operational readiness and ensure a smooth transition to operations.
- Ensure SOPs, policies, and documentation are complete and approved
- Identify resource and staffing requirements, ensure training materials are developed and delivered and validate competency and readiness of operational teams