NRL is looking for a Permit to Work Coordinator focuses on coordination of field executed work during the commissioning phase for all equipment under commissioning control.
The Permit to Work Coordinator is responsible for the issuance, recording, suspension and tracking of permits. The PTW Coordinator will lead the PTW team and ensure all PTW personnel are following the PTW Procedure.
The role is characterised by:
Familiarity with Work Management Systems and permitting practices as well as the tasks relating to commissioning and start-up of the facility
Collaboration with the work force to ensure requirements for safe execution of work are clearly understood and adhered to
Leadership to ensure project priorities of safety, quality, and schedule are achieved; includes a high level of assertiveness to ensure effective communication and control of permitting processes
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the Permit to Work Coordinator may include the following:
Ensure that Permits are issued according to Permit To Work Procedure
Ensure all users of the PTW and LOTO procedure are appropriately trained in its use and application.
Ensure all necessary signatures, documents, and approvals are obtained to execute work. Ensure that all appropriate communications to the workforce are executed timely (e.g., Livening Up Notices)
Ensure that a Job Safety Analysis is prepared and attached for all activities; ensure defined precautions are identified and applied
Control of Commissioning permits issued for work on the facility; control of permits for Construction work in commissioning controlled areas
Inform operational personnel regarding the reinstating of Temporary Defeats and lock outs
Ensure permits are cancelled or closed out appropriately
Lead the regularly scheduled SIMOPS meeting
Provide information to the PIC pertaining to daily SIMOPS; provide statistics and updates on PTW progress
Verify that each new PTW does not conflict with other existing activity
Monitor the PTW system and assessments and provide reports to site management regarding improvement opportunities as well as things that are going well.
Provide site management with ideas and recommendations for improving safety and efficiencies in the WMS
Manage the Permit to Work office
Maintain the PTW log and board displaying all permits and certificates in use
File permits for future use and incident investigation; and managing removal of old permits past the defined records retention time
Ensure consistency of PTW application and process
Coach and manage PTW applicants and PTW personnel
Control Electrical and Mechanical Lockout, Tag out of Equipment and systems
Oversee the isolation register maintenance
Check that all isolation certificates have been correctly completed and verified by a second party
Review and endorse isolations
Conduct PTW and LOTO audits – both infield and office based to ensure system effectiveness and compliance
Ensures Barriers and signs are in place
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (CONTRACTOR) Level
Years of closely related professional experience N/A 10-20 20+ Discipline appropriate certification(s), or equivalent professional experience N/A X X Proficient in Work Management Systems N/A X X Demonstrated leadership skills through previous supervisory position, team leader position, etc. N/A X X Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely track active work and communicate with permit holders, PIC, area authorities & isolation authorities N/A X X Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities N/A X X Knowledgeable of typical Work Management Systems, Commissioning activities and typical safe guards necessary for energy isolation N/A X X Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs N/A X X
Client will ONLY allow PAYE for this position
Only local candidates will be considered for the position, there is NO allowance for travel/digs etc.
If interested please send CV and rate expectation and I'll be in touch to discuss the vacancy
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