Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Specialist

Jacobs Solutions • Atlanta, GA

321d • $111,300 - $265,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We're looking for an Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) Specialist who is excited about working on projects supporting our clients' business and business practices. As a member of the ORAT team, this position will provide expertise in logistics, planning, developing, coordination, and scheduling of operational readiness activities associated with some key industries like aviation, transit link extensions and other facility development projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Planning, Business, OR 10+ years industry experience in at least one of the following: Aviation, Transit, Systems Testing & Integration, Rail Startup, Facility Startup, and Regulatory Compliance
• Previous ORAT experience, including on Operational Readiness teams on new facilities
• Knowledge of industry practices for systems and operations such as Traction Power Systems, Signal Systems, Operations and Maintenance (O/M), Facility Systems, Activation Planning (Rail or otherwise), Testing and Commissioning, Systems Integration Testing, Risk Management, Project Management
• Possess technical skills in project management, transit operations, documentation, communications, and/or operational or technology testing
• Schedule review and impact mitigation
• Monitor track progress across All Projects
• Review schedule and mitigate conflicts across multiple projects
• Training coordination and tracking across multiple active projects
• Quality Assurance - Punchlist & Closeout, Field Inspection, Effective Stakeholder management capability
• Hardware/Software Knowledge: Word, Excel, CitiriOS, SharePoint, Outlook, Office 365

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support planning, ramp up and execution of the various elements of Aviation, Transit and Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition Programs
• Assist with the development of Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Interface Plans
• Assist with the coordination and development of Familiarization, Induction and Training Plans
• Assist with collection of information for ORAT schedule development
• Assist with the implementation of Transition Plans
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with representatives of key stakeholders including management, vendors, sub-concessionaires, consumer groups and the business community to ensure stakeholders are engaged in the ORAT program
• Develop and maintain ORAT SharePoint tools
• Assist with management of ORAT programs using reporting tools, such as SharePoint, Risk Registers; Issue Logs, Dashboards, CitiriOS, Primavera, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Present regular update reports on ORAT activities
• Review Project schedules, testing and close out plans for development of detailed turnover plans including duties & responsibilities of all parties
• Hold and/or attend regularly scheduled Project meetings
• Effectively manage the workflow processes and ensure timely completion
• Assist with Project Closeouts and transition to service

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree