CSU & Operations Readiness Manager
Vacancy Number: PR-254120
Indonesia, Jakarta
Fulltime: 60 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: 13 June 2025
Introduction
The CSU (Commissioning, Start-Up) & Operations Readiness Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, and execution of all commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities for a deepwater FPSO project. This role ensures seamless transition from construction to commissioning and then to steady-state operations while ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, and performance standards.
What are you going to do
- Lead and manage all CSU and operations readiness activities from engineering through to handover to operations.
- Develop and implement the CSU strategy, plans, schedules, and procedures in alignment with project timelines and operational objectives.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure system completion and integrity prior to commissioning and start-up.
- Oversee the development and implementation of operations readiness plans, including training, procedures, systems, staffing, and logistics.
- Establish and manage system completion and turnover dossiers, ensuring full documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe and timely pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of FPSO systems.
- Drive development of operating manuals, start-up procedures, and emergency response plans.
- Manage the interface between project teams and the future asset operations organization.
- Ensure alignment with Indonesian regulations, local authority requirements, and company standards.
- Lead the implementation of HSE standards during CSU activities.
- Support recruitment and onboarding of operational personnel to ensure a competent workforce is in place pre-startup.
Essential skills and knowledge
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related discipline).
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in oil & gas projects, with at least 10 years in commissioning and operations readiness roles.
- Proven experience in deepwater FPSO projects is essential.
- Strong knowledge of system completion methodologies (e.g., ICAPS, CMS, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-discipline teams in a high-pressure, safety-critical environment.
- Familiar with the Indonesian oil & gas regulatory framework and deepwater operational standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with international oil companies (IOCs) and joint ventures.
- Knowledge of Indonesian language and culture is an advantage.
- Certification in project management or commissioning practices is a plus.
- Let me know if you'd like to tailor this further for a specific client, operator, or project phase.
What we offer
Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.