Market and Operational Readiness Advisor

Jobtailor

Calgary

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Calgary is seeking a seasoned project readiness lead for renewable power assets. You will drive operational readiness, commissioning, and asset handover, partnering with engineering, operations, and supply chain to align priorities and resolve issues.

Travel across North America, interpret drawings and specs, monitor milestones, and ensure documentation meets standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent.
Minimum 4 years of experience supporting renewable power or related projects.
Experience across multiple stakeholder groups in project/operational/technical environments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specs, supplier docs, contracts, and installation procedures.
Strong understanding of project execution, operational readiness, turnover, and asset acceptance.
Ability to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Facilitate productive discussions and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
Willing to travel across North America as required.
Security screening may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead market and operational readiness activities for new renewable power assets.
Prepare projects for commissioning and operational acceptance.
Partner with project, engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams.
Align priorities, resolve issues, and support informed decision-making throughout project execution.
Coordinate and facilitate design reviews.
Verify operational requirements, standards, and specifications are incorporated into project delivery.
Monitor and track operational readiness milestones.
Ensure requirements are completed and documented throughout the project lifecycle.
Support quality assurance, inspection, testing, and turnover activities.
Identify, track, and help resolve deficiencies and readiness gaps.
Collaborate with stakeholders to reduce operational and project risk.
Provide recommendations and readiness insights supporting asset handover, final acceptance decisions, and integration into operations.
Travel to project and field locations to observe, support, and monitor work activities.

Skills

Operational Readiness

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessment

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Facilitation Skills

Influencing Outcomes

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering/Technology/Business

Job description

Lead market and operational readiness activities for new renewable power assets
Prepare projects for successful commissioning and operational acceptance
Partner with project, engineering, operations, commercial, and supply chain teams
Align priorities, resolve issues, and support informed decision-making throughout project execution
Coordinate and facilitate design reviews
Verify operational requirements, standards, and specifications are incorporated into project delivery
Monitor and track operational readiness milestones
Ensure requirements are completed and documented throughout the project lifecycle
Support quality assurance, inspection, testing, and turnover activities
Identify, track, and help resolve deficiencies and readiness gaps
Collaborate with stakeholders to reduce operational and project risk
Provide recommendations and readiness insights supporting asset handover, final acceptance decisions, and integration into operations
Travel to project and field locations to observe, support, and monitor work activities

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 4 years of experience supporting renewable power, utilities, energy infrastructure, or related projects
Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups in a project, operational, or technical environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, supplier documentation, contracts, and installation procedures
Strong understanding of project execution, operational readiness, project turnover, and asset acceptance processes
Ability to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions
Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to facilitate productive discussions and influence outcomes without direct authority
Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to deliver results while managing competing priorities
Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening, including a criminal records check
Ability and willingness to travel across North America as required
Physical ability including grasping, kneeling, light to moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual and hearing requirements
Ability to understand and apply oral and written instructions, understand complex problems, organize and prioritize work, make moderate-impact decisions, complete routine forms, compose basic reports, and communicate by telephone

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading operational readiness activities for renewable power assets, ensuring successful project commissioning and acceptance. Proficient in stakeholder collaboration, risk assessment, and effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

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