Job Description
Job Summary:
The Operational Readiness Associate will support ensuring that each project is fully prepared for safe, reliable, and compliant operation upon commissioning and commercial turnover. This role bridges the gap between Construction Team and O&M Team, overseeing all readiness activities—from technical documentation and asset registration to maintenance planning, manpower training, and spare parts mobilization.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Readiness Planning
Monitor the EPC/O&M provider’s development of comprehensive O&M Readiness Plans covering people, processes, systems, and documentation for each project nearing completion.
Monitor readiness milestones aligned with PCATC, CTE, FCATC, and COD timelines.
Ensure that all required as-built drawings, OEM manuals, commissioning reports, and test certificates are compiled and turned over from EPC to the O&M team.
Coordinate readiness reviews and acceptance walkdowns to confirm operational readiness before plant takeover.
O&M Organization and Capability Building
Work closely with the O&M Team in developing the O&M organization structure, including required headcount, job roles, and responsibilities for site operations.
Monitor implementation of training programs for operations personnel in coordination with OEMs, EPCs, and Owner’s Engineers.
Technical and Maintenance Preparation
Oversee EPC/O&M provider’s establishment of the maintenance management system and ensure preventive maintenance schedules are in place.
Validate spare parts lists, tooling, and special equipment requirements with EPC and OEMs.
Coordinate the transfer and inspection of spare parts and consumables to site warehouses.
Review plant performance guarantees, testing results, and warranties to ensure alignment with O&M requirements.
Turnover and Transition Management
Support the EPC-to-O&M handover process, ensuring all punch lists and performance tests are turned over to the O&M Team.
Verify that warranties, performance bonds, and defect liability responsibilities are properly documented and transferred.
Support operations ramp-up and performance monitoring during the first months of commercial operation.
Pre-requisites:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Registered Electrical Engineer required).
1-3 years of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, or commissioning
Familiarity with NGCP/DU/EC standards, PGC/PDC, WESM Rules, and ERC/DOE compliance processes.
Willingness to to be assigned on projects under commissioning or near turnover.
Are you ready to engineer a greener future?