Operational Readiness Engineer | Mining/ Engineering | North West (12-month contract)

Introduction Our client, a leading Engineering company is seeking an Operational Readiness Engineer to support the successful delivery of a capital project by ensuring that operational requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will bring a combination of operational and project engineering experience, enabling a smooth transition from project execution to operational readiness.

 

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering. Demonstrated operational experience in an industrial or processing plant environment, including: Strong understanding of plant operability and maintainability. Experience in identifying and engineering out hazards to improve safety and reliability. Practical project engineering experience with an understanding of: Project cost management. Quality management. Schedule management. Project phases and project work processes. Good technical writing and document preparation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships in new environments. Willingness to work full-time on site in the North West Province for the duration of the contract.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Ensure operational readiness requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle. Review engineering designs to improve the operability and maintainability of plant and equipment. Identify opportunities to eliminate or reduce operational and maintenance risks by engineering out hazards. Support project delivery by monitoring and contributing to cost, quality, and schedule objectives. Participate in project planning, execution, commissioning, and handover activities in line with established project work processes. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and operational readiness deliverables. Build and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, operations personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders. Provide input to operational procedures, maintenance strategies, and readiness plans to facilitate a successful transition to operations.