Operations Readiness Advisor

JOB DESCRIPTIONWood is recruiting for an Operations Readiness Advisor to be based in Basra, Iraq.RESPONSIBILITIESRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is recruiting for an Operations Readiness Advisor to be based in Basra, Iraq.#Wood #Basra #Iraq # Operations Readiness AdvisorThe roleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Readiness Advisor to join our Iraq Business Unit.Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood has been awarded an Operations Readiness Project to support an International Client operation by providing Project Management, Completions and Handover, Start-up, and Operations Readiness advisory and support both within Iraq and Sharjah offices. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the operation readiness by delivering advisory support to projects that include new installations as well as a series of modifications to the existing facilities. Team of Engineers, Advisors and Operators based in Sharjah and Basra supports in execution of these projects. What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestonesOverview:The Operations Readiness Advisor (ORA) is a key position in the operational readiness and start up organization. This role will be required to manage several major, and Mods projects readiness and make sure the operational readiness activities are well-identified, managed, and progressed in order to make sure safe and smooth start up takes place within the target dates as per each project timeline and ROO business plan. This role is responsible for managing various interfaces with multiple teams within projects, operations, and other supporting functions within the organization. This is a site-based role which will require frequent travels to work sites. Travel from one worksite to the other is also part of the role. Operations Readiness Advisor (ORA) to provide technical support and operating guidance for equipment and systems prior to and after handover to Operations from Projects. This includes accountability for operations support contracts, assurance on completion of risk management studies and action closure, handover of engineering information (data and documents), recruitment of ops staff as per plan, and integration of new project into ROO AP.Ops readiness advisor ORA is reporting directly to the Operations Readiness Team Leader (ORTL). The Operations Readiness Advisor is the key interface between the ROO Operations Readiness team and various stakeholders e.g the operating facility, Area operations team, Major projects, M&E projects & Mods team, O&M contractors responsible for operating new facilities, several other ROO supporting functions which has inputs to operational Readiness plans, and ORSU teams. The operations Readiness Coordinator (ORC) reports directly to the ORA position.The role will work closely with stakeholders to deliver Operational Readiness Plan ORP, Commissioning, and safe Start-up of the facility and timely resolution of any issues which might arise. Work Location Pattern:Rotation: 28/28Site: Predominantly on different sitesOffice: As and when required in line with team meetingsResponsibilities:LeadershipAlways demonstrate strong safety leadership and exemplary safety behaviours, ensuring that ROO safety expectations are communicated and reinforced. Carry out self-verification activities, participate in incident investigations if required. Coaching and development of their direct reports to support the nationalisation agenda.Lead the development of Operational Readiness Plans ORP and ensure inputs from stakeholders incorporated.Ensure Lessons Learned from previous projects are included in ORP.Lead pre-start-up workshops with relevant stakeholders. Risk / Operating DisciplineLead interface with stakeholders to ensure support is in place for the new facility in a timely fashion, and stakeholders understand project timeline & requirements.Review HZOP Report and ensure the implementation of all HAZOP actions / RecommendationsManage handover of engineering information (Data & documents) required for operations support in accordance with requirements for information.Develop operational risk register for start-up covering different aspects of risks (start-up delay, HSE risks, Process safety risks, enduring risks carried over to operational phase, future vulnerabilities, etc.) Set up and lead risk review sessions with relevant parties, keep document updated, and ensure mitigation plans in place.Ensure enduring risks to operational phase and vulnerabilities are well-documented and handed over to start up team.Lead the development of COW strategy based on project execution plan & facilities operating model. Ensure changes to plant and equipment is subject to the appropriate level of TQ / EQ and Management of Change before putting into service.Support the commissioning phase including attending the Walkdowns, reviewing the commissioning tests procedures & the performance test. Review, Develop, and validate all documentations related to the projects (O&M Manual, initial STU Procedures, SOP, P&IDs, etc).Be visible on site to test and verify that CTPs are being maintained, and capture lessons learned.Support compliance with GOC criteria and handover process. Support the preparation of Start-up and ensure successful and safe Start Up of the new facilities.Ensure engineering queries EQ, technical queries TQ, and Operational risk assessment ORA are raised where required with quality and accurate information and raised in a timely manner to meet business objectives.Responsible for ensuring PSSR (Pre-Start-up Safety Review) developed, meeting set up, and lead meetings with stakeholders until full closure of items and full sign off. Responsible for developing, maintaining ORSU (Operations Readiness & Start up) action tracker, working with relevant parties to ensure close out. Set up and Lead action tracker meeting with relevant parties to ensure progress or escalate if higher support required from Leadership team. Responsible for ensuring that rigorous Operating Discipline standards are communicated to O&M contractors as part the O&M scope. Review/ Update the training plan & follow up on vendor training and the job training requirementReporting of all HSE related incidents through the established reporting tools to ensure accurate records of incidents and further investigations can be carried out where required.PeopleLead by example and is accountable for their teams being fully compliant with code of conduct and ROO Values and Behaviours expectations.Responsible for ensuring direct reports have a robust development plan and are being actively managed against objectives.Coach and support their team on development, actively share experience and dedicate time each week to coaching and mentoring the local national population both within BOC and Local National Agency.Ensure that direct report work patterns and commitments are fulfilled per HR contractual obligations.Motivate the team, celebrate their successes and ensure their views and problems are listened to and suggestions are considered.Identify and intervene if a team member does not meet performance expectations, have a low tolerance for poor behaviours.Any non-conformance with this section will be escalated through line management. Production Delivery, Optimisation & Excellent Performance Work with project document controller to make Sure project DDM is updated with relevant ORSU team for documents review. Lead workshops with stakeholders to identify operating model for the new facilities and develop plans accordingly.Lead the development, own, and drive progress on ORP (Operational Readiness Plan) with all stakeholders including supporting functions. Ensure actual Vs Planed progress are aligned. Develop O&M contract strategies and work with PSCM until contract award.Work with BOC to provide required resources to fill-in organization for new facilities. Responsible for providing operational input to the optimisation & start-up teams for managing well allocation before initial start-up. Maintain the ops readiness tools & systems, i.e. updating the Lessons Learnt and best practices database as required.Contribute to the development or enhancement of the Operational Readiness standards, processes, tools & systems, incorporating any lessons learnt and best practices. Utilise any of own specialist skills in the implementation of the above (e.g. Operability, Control & Total Reliability).Ensure the Project Development Plan and Project Execution Plan adequately addresses operational issues and requirements.Drive clear prioritisation of ORP so actions are focused in the right areas.Provide input to the production forecasting process based on current operating assumptions and projects timeline.Work with projects & EPC contractors to ensure operations, Maintenance, and reliability of equipment & systems progresses inline with project Operational Efficiency target.Assess proposed changes and impact on ROO stakeholders OPEX and OE (Operational Efficiency). Ensure Lessons learned are timely recorded with details and evidence in preparation for project close out wider Lessons learned session led by ORSU interface team. Ensure lessons learned applicable to inflight projects are communicated timely so that corrective action can be taken. Provides input into the integrated schedule with regards to plant preparation schedule and site constraints. Provide project team support during detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.Meets data reporting requirements as outlined by ORTL (e.g., routine ORSU performance reviews, updating team channel with documents).Interfaces:ROO HSE function O&M ContractorsBOC Site LeadershipROO Operations Line (includes all Ops functions)Operations CoordinatorSubsurface teamROO Control of Work TeamMP and M&E PM's and delivery teamsMaintenance Readiness teamROO Functional Representatives (e.g. TAR, Projects, M&E, PSCM, HSE, security, etc)Ops Readiness & Startup TeamApplicable Procedures and ProcessesThe ORA (Operations Readiness Advisor) is expected to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the following ROO procedures/processes, as a minimum:Guidance On Certification (GoC)Handover Process Maintenance build process for new projects.ROO Equipment Preservation procedures Control of Work Procedure - including ORA, LO/LC, SORAMOC/EQ/ORA ProcessWork Management/Activity Planning and IntegrationRisk Management Procedure.PSSRHSE management system.SOP ROO Emergency Response and supportSummary of Decision Rights:Responsible to stop the job is unsafe.Recommends priority work in support of operational readiness plan.Agrees tri party walkdown and assign resources to participate.Sign SH1 for subsystems after reviewing all relevant documents. Recommends ORC (Ops Readiness Coordinators) competency progression. Recommends operations support contract awards.Decides selection of Operations Readiness Support team.Recommends operations risks being transferred into ops risk register.Recommends impact to operations emerging from MoC process.Agree projects MoC's that have operational impact. Agrees technical approval of operations & Maintenance procedures.Agrees technical assurance of quality of handover pack content (preservation records for equipment).Agrees Technical support during Start up and early operations.Agrees operational discipline engineering input into design of the facility and vendor package selection.Agrees discipline specific input into maintenance & Integrity build.Provide inputs into project Production Forecasting & OPEX forecast.Behaviours:Safety is my number 1 priority. I coach the construction, commissioning, & Operations team in driving the site safety culture at sites in a way that is consistent with the ROO Code of Conduct, Values and Behaviours.I make effective decisions by prioritising high value work based on an assessment of safety, operational risk, business performance and prior learnings.I strive to be a leader by offering technical expertise where needed to ensure operational issues and constraints are proactively managed.I actively manage the site operations team by giving clear direction and providing constructive feedback and support to help solve problems and build the relationships that are essential to ensure my team is set up for success.I collaborate closely with other key stakeholders in and beyond my team building deep relationships and breaking down siloed thinking across the site.Meetings to Attend:Daily:Daily ORSU meeting with ORTL on prioritizationWeekly:Weekly team meeting.PSSR meetings.Fortnightly:ORP progress meeting.Risk Review meeting.Biweekly action tracker meeting. Ad Hoc:Meetings with projects as and when required.Meeting with ORSU mgr as and when required.Projects Ops and Safety Review Meetings.Meetings with ROO different supporting function as and when.GNG meeting nearer start upKey Performance Indicators:The expectation is that 100% compliance or attainment will be maintained by the ORA regarding the following:ORSU RoutinesTechnical inputs to projects SV rota complianceSubmitting at least 2 safety observations per weekProgress of ORP actual vs planned.Driving of action closure in ORSU action tracker.Attainment of the approved nationalisation plan with respect to any direct report development plansReporting of all safety incidentsAccess To Applications:The ORA will have access to the following applications and will be a competent user:Sharecat (Doc Control)Maximo (Work Management, Safety Reporting)SharePoint (Business Data Input)PI Vision (Process Monitoring)Power BI (Business Information)PMCS (Action Management)GIS (Geographical Information System)Worksafe (CoW)Any other app deemed required for any specific projects in the future.Routine Tasks:Every day:Drives delivery of the ORP through understanding changes in context & other plans and active participation in the planning forums.Ensures any lesson learned is captured, documented, and communicated to ORSU interface team to collate in the lessons learned template. Recommends the timing and priority of new workIdentifies and escalates emergent risks to ORP deliverySupport the Start-up team in the delivery of operational work, identifying risks where work is not operationally ready to executeRaises operational issues and mitigating actions identified from plant monitoring and site visits to address issues which might be a risk to start up. Drives action closure from action tracker, Risk register, and ORP to ensure progress per plan and delays for start-up.Drives the expectation on Operating Discipline and regulatory compliance in the team and across the site through Self Verification, coaching and follow up on actions.Every week:Performance manages the ORC (Ops Readiness Coordinators) and supports the O&M/BOC teams, coaching them on identifying and closing gaps through continuous improvementLeads bi-weekly progress meeting and agrees on any actions or escalations needed to resolve identified issues.Reviews execution performance with the ORTL and agrees required actions for incomplete activities.Provides operational input into the area integrated schedule with regards to plant preparation schedule and identified site constraintsBuilds a defect elimination mindset at Technician level though continuous improvement based on lessons learned and performance metricsEvery month:Works with the project delivery team /site team to review progress on construction and schedule in order to adjust ORP if required.Provides technical input to the development of operational plans to deliver asset strategies, ensuring operational issues and constraints are proactively managed.Works with project team on follow up on FTQ (Field Technical Queries) and track progress. Ad hoc:Per project plan, attends the relevant project meetings to support delivery of activities on siteSupports GOC/PSSR ops delivery, including timely readiness checks and site walkdownsLead GNG meetings.QUALIFICATIONSWhat makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Expected:Minimum 10 years' experience in hydrocarbon operations.Previous experience with major projects delivery is preferrable. 5 years' experience of supervisory roles.Strong knowledge of project Commissioning, and Hanover & Completion process & procedures.Experience in auditing & verification.Engineering degree or equivalent experienceRelevant HSE knowledge.Interpersonal communication skills are critically important to the ORA position and should be demonstrably excellent.Strong knowledge of control of work systems.Capable of working autonomously and organising time and resource to achieve work deliverables to defined standards.Personal behaviours and work ethic that leads by example.Evidence of continued professional development (training, course certificates or references).Significant experience in the management of risk through Task Risk Assessment, SORA and Management of change risk assessment. Able to identify risk and contribute to projects and operations readiness with key inputs to HAZOP and LOPA analyses.Demonstrated ability to develop and drive continuous improvement of processes.ABOUT USWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.