Operational Readiness Specialist

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Date: Apr 30, 2026

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AU

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 99368 

Job Category: Commissioning 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

 

CORE brings together the necessary elements of a project to achieve nameplate value and deliver peak asset performance. We take a staged approach to verifying technical readiness and ensuring organizational preparedness, right up to achieving full operational capacity. 

 

We are seeking an Operational Readiness Specialist to join our growing CORE (Operational Readiness & Commissioning) team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early to mid‑career professionals to contribute to the successful delivery of major capital projects, supporting the transition from project delivery into safe and effective operations. Working alongside experienced leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you will support the planning and execution of operational readiness activities across the asset lifecycle. This role is well suited to candidates with experience in mining, minerals processing, or technical disciplines who are looking to broaden their exposure into project delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of operational readiness strategies, plans, and frameworks
  • Contribute to readiness activities across workforce readiness, maintenance and asset management, training and competency, operational documentation, and spares and logistics
  • Assist with readiness assessments, risk reviews, and stage‑gate processes
  • Support alignment between engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams
  • Participate in site‑based operational readiness and commissioning support activities, including FIFO as required
  • Coordinate and track OR deliverables, risks, and interfaces across project phases
  • Support handover readiness and operational integration outcomes
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and proposal support activities

 

About You
You will bring approximately four or more years’ experience, ideally including site‑based operational exposure within mining, energy, or heavy industrial environments. Your background may be in mining or minerals processing, mechanical or electrical engineering, maintenance, reliability, asset management, commissioning, or project delivery. Exposure to plant operations, shutdowns, or capital projects will be highly regarded. You have a demonstrated interest in operational readiness, commissioning, or asset lifecycle delivery and hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification. You are organised, proactive, and able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams in fast‑paced environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, with familiarity in asset lifecycle practices and CMMS/EAM systems (such as SAP or Maximo) viewed favourably.

 

Why join us?


What we offer you?

  • Flat and connected organisation 
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

 

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.


As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

 


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