Permit to Work Coordinator

The Position

The Permit to Work (PTW) – Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Coordinator will provide support to the PTW – LOTO team to ensure all on site services are properly implemented and conducted.

This role will form a key part of the Operational Readiness team to ensure the execution of an effective system and ensure short term and long-term activities are well planned and implemented for tie-in activities relating to Major Capital Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and day to day operation of the project Permit to Work – Lock Out Tag Out system for all construction, commissioning & operations activities
• A high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders is kept at all times.
• Facilitation of permit meetings; ensuring all permits are completed and issued with required supporting documentation; tracking of permits from creation to close out;
• Maintaining applicable hard and soft copy records and managing the permit log; and overseeing all other activities relating to PTW’s.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with the applicable procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to implement, drive and coordinate the PTW / LOTO process. 
• Read, understand and comply with all policies arrangements/procedures and rules as issued.
• Undertake coaching, mentoring and training on the PTW / LOTO process / procedure and software.
• Undertake issuing and closing of permits
• Undertake review of isolation designs and complete field verification acting as Isolation Supervisor
• Always work in accordance with method statements and risk assessments as provided.
• Take care of your own health and safety whilst at work; and ensure your activities do not adversely affect the health and safety of others.
• Report to immediate leader all incidents, which have or could result in personal injury or environmental damage.
• Participate and cooperate with internal/external audit process as required.

Work Experience / Technical Skill Requirements

• 7 + years’ experience 
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem-solve effectively
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage and work in a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, company procurement, material and logistical systems
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Understanding of Australian and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the relevant processing sector
• Ability to identify risks and work safely
• A demonstrated knowledge and experience of the implementation and use of PTW / LOTO systems in the industry
• Ability to demonstrate an electrical or mechanical background and an understanding of the issues that can present themselves in an active site and appropriate mitigation actions as appropriate to a Permit to Work – Lock Out Tag Out system.

Education / Qualification Requirements

• Current nationally accredited Confined Space Ticket
• Current nationally accredited Working at Heights Ticket.
• Current High-Risk qualifications are highly regarded (Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Rigging, Crane, Scaffolding)
• Previous commissioning experience highly regarded.
• Current WA C Class Driver’s License as a minimum
• Current WA HR Class Driver’s License highly regarded