Principal - Operational Readiness (Brisbane, Queensland, AU)

Requisition ID: 98757

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 accomplished Principals and Senior Principals in Operational Readiness to help grow Hatch's global Operational Readiness practice while leading complex engagements for major capital projects around the world. This role is open to applicants all across the Australia.

This is more than a project delivery role. We are looking for respected industry leaders who enjoy building client relationships, developing new business opportunities, mentoring high-performing teams, and shaping the future of Operational Readiness. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them successfully transition major projects into safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

Working alongside Hatch's global leadership team, you will play a key role in expanding our presence across the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors while contributing to the continued growth of our CORE (Commissioning, Operational Readiness & Excellence) practice.

What will you do:

• Partner with owners, operators, and project teams to develop and execute Operational Readiness strategies for major projects.
• Help clients solve complex operational challenges and prepare organizations for successful startup and ramp-up.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational leaders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent Hatch in executive forums, steering committees, and strategic client discussions.

• Identify opportunities to expand Operational Readiness services across studies, project execution, operational improvement, and asset performance initiatives.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Support business development activities, proposal development, and strategic pursuits.
• Collaborate across Hatch's global business units to connect clients with the full breadth of Hatch's capabilities.

• Provide strategic leadership for Operational Readiness programs ranging from early project definition through commissioning, startup, and stabilization.
• Guide project teams through readiness assessments, risk reviews, operational planning, workforce readiness, maintenance readiness, systems implementation, and operational integration.
• Ensure alignment between construction, completions, commissioning, and operations to deliver a seamless path to operations.

• Mentor and coach the next generation of Operational Readiness leaders.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools, and best practices that elevate Hatch's Operational Readiness capability globally.
• Act as a thought leader through industry participation, presentations, and knowledge sharing.

What you bring to the role:

• You are an experienced Operational Readiness leader who combines technical credibility with commercial acumen and a passion for developing people.

• 15+ years of experience in Operational Readiness, Operational Excellence, Operations, Asset Management, Commissioning, or related disciplines.

• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.
• Credibility and confidence when engaging executive stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and convert opportunities into meaningful client solutions.

• Experience engaging directly with clients and building trusted advisory relationships.
• Proven business development, practice-building, or consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, operational systems, maintenance readiness, workforce readiness, and startup planning.
• Demonstrated success leading Operational Readiness programs on large-scale capital projects, ideally including mega projects exceeding $1B.
• Deep expertise within one or more of: mining and metals; energy; and infrastructure

• Passion for mentoring and developing teams.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused leadership style.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes.

Why Join Hatch?

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized organization where you can:

• Influence major projects that shape industries and communities.
• Build lasting relationships with some of the world's leading asset owners and operators.
• Help grow and define Hatch's global Operational Readiness practice.
• Work alongside world-class technical and business leaders.
• Thrive in an employee-owned company where your ideas, leadership, and contributions have a direct impact.

If you're energized by solving complex challenges, developing trusted client relationships, growing a business, and building high-performing teams, we'd like to hear from you.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• 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.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.