Operational Readiness Manager

Operational Readiness Manager | Synthetic Fuel Manufacturing Facility | Scandinavia | Contract The short version A synthetic fuel manufacturing facility in Scandinavia is about to go from construction site to live operation. We’re looking for the person who makes sure it’s ready to run on day one, not just finished on paper. Why this role matters Most projects get built on time and then struggle for months after handover: procedures nobody has tested, maintenance that wasn’t set up, teams that weren’t trained. On a first-of-its-kind energy transition asset, the cost of that is even higher. You’ll be the one who prevents it, owning the bridge between construction, commissioning and operations. Your sign-off will help decide when the plant is ready to go live. What you’ll own

• The operational readiness plan, from first gate to steady-state operations
• Operating procedures, maintenance strategy, spares and CMMS setup
• Staffing, training and competency for the future operations team
• The interface between contractors, the commissioning team and the client’s operations organisation
• Readiness gates, pre-start-up safety reviews and handover, with a clear, honest view of what is and isn’t ready

What you bring

• You’ve taken a process plant from construction into operation, ideally from the owner’s side
• Hands-on ORAT / OR&A experience in energy, chemicals, refining or a comparable process environment
• Familiarity with process safety, PSSR and start-up of complex, multi-unit facilities
• You’re comfortable challenging contractors and flagging risks early, even when it’s unwelcome
• You write readiness reports that people act on
• Fluent English

How we work

• You’ll have direct access to the client’s project leadership, with no layers in between
• Presence on site is heaviest through commissioning and handover
• Contract or interim engagement

What success looks like On go-live day, the operations team knows the plant, trusts the procedures and has the systems to run it. Months later, nobody is asking why handover was so painful. Interested? Send your CV and your availability, and we’ll arrange a confidential first conversation.