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Junior Operational Readiness Specialist

Hatch
Salt Lake, UT Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Requisition ID:
102000
Job Category:
Campus
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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.
Looking to take the next step in your career?
Hatch is seeking a dynamic
Junior Operational Readiness Specialist
. Reporting to the
Business Practices Consulting
group, you will support offices globally working from our
Salt Lake City, UT
office location.
We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.
At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Qualifications
Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills
Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, computer, mechanical, chemical, or process engineering
Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
As The Successful Candidate, You Will
Assist with the development and maintenance of Operational Readiness plans, schedules, and tracking tools
Support readiness assessments and milestone reviews throughout project execution
Help identify activities required to prepare operations and maintenance teams for equipment startup and turnover
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, project management, training, and safety teams
Facilitate meetings, document action items, and track completion of readiness deliverables
Support communication between project teams and site personnel regarding upcoming changes
Assist with the development, review, and organization of operating procedures, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and startup documentation
Support document control activities and ensure readiness documents are maintained and accessible
Help verify that project documentation is complete prior to turnover
Support training program development and training schedule coordination
Track training requirements and completion status for operations and maintenance personnel
Assist with the development of job aids, training materials, and competency assessments
Participate in operational readiness reviews, field walkthroughs, and startup planning activities
Help identify potential operational, maintenance, safety, and reliability risks associated with project implementation
Track mitigation actions and support closure of identified readiness gaps
Assist in coordinating project turnover activities
Support equipment commissioning, startup, and post-startup stabilization efforts
Track punch-list items, outstanding actions, and turnover deliverables
Help ensure ownership of systems is successfully transferred to site operations and maintenance teams
Maintain readiness action logs, dashboards, and status reports
Monitor progress against readiness milestones and notify leadership of potential risks or delays
Prepare presentations and reports for project and site leadership
You Bring To The Role
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Previous co-op experience in project execution, commissioning, or construction on industrial project is considered an asset
Experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, energy, steel, chemical, or related environments
Exposure to project execution, maintenance planning, or operational support activities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Willingness to spend time in both office and field environments
Willingness to travel; M-Fr; up to 80% intermittently
Ability to accept short-term field assignment
Competencies (knowledge, Skill, Attributes)
Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
Adapts and embraces change
Requirements For All Sectors
To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto
Perform assignments related to your sector
Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed
Why join us?
Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
Join a top employer in the industry
What We Offer
Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
Challenging career with countless opportunities
Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best
Expected growth at Hatch:
You will be able to learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business
You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc.
Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally
Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships
Regional networking
Young Professional (YP) Groups
Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.
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.
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