Operations Readiness Lead Engineer

Company Description

For one of our client based in Japan, we are looking for an  Operations Readiness Lead Engineering services. 

Job Description

• Reviewing FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed design documents from an operational perspective.


• Developing maintenance and integrity programs for the new Phase II modules.


• Acting as the bridge between the Construction/Fabrication teams in China and the eventual Operations team in Canada.


• Ensuring all Asset Management data (CMMS) is accurately captured during the fabrication process.


• Search for candidates who have transitioned from "Big Oil" operators to consultancy or EPC roles.


• Prioritize those who have worked on Canadian or Australian LNG projects (similar regulatory/technical environments).


• Highlight any experience with JGC or Fluor in the candidate's history.

Qualifications

• Operating Background (Mandatory): Must have worked for a major Oil & Gas / LNG "Owner" or "Operator" (e.g., Shell, PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, Woodside).


• Key Expertise: * Production & Operations: Deep understanding of LNG plant flow, startup/shutdown procedures, and production optimization.
  
  
  
  • Asset Management: Experience in maintenance strategy, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and lifecycle management.
  
  
  • EPC Exposure: Highly preferred. The candidate must understand how to translate operational needs into engineering requirements during the design/fabrication phase.
  
  


• Specific Focus (OR&A): Knowledge of Operations Readiness & Assurance. This person will ensure that what JGC builds in the yard is actually "ready to run" when it arrives in Canada.
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with Brownfield integration (working on a new phase while an existing phase is live).
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to work on major offshore Oil & Gas projects  

• International engineering environment  

• Career development and technical growth opportunities  

• Dynamic and multicultural workplace in Japan and other Asian Countries.