Permit to Work Coordinator - EOI

Wood Process & Energy is recruiting a Control of Work Coordinator within the HSSE and Construction teams to provide execution of the HSSE function as a Permit Coordinator / Issuing Authority during the Construction / Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning phases.

The opportunity requires experience working on small, medium or large scale EPC / EPCm projects within the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Process, or other related industries, able to coordinate the activities of the delivery teams and appointed contractors within their assigned

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Perform the role of Permit Coordinator / Issuing Authority, appointed by the Project or Contract Manager
• Familiarity with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Surveillance and monitoring adherence to the approved Construction Phase HSE Plan
• Acting as project Point of Contact for all PTW, develop and maintain a Project PTW Register and tracking system
• Review PTW applications and associated documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Investigates and gathers evidence and prepares reports on PTW violation compliance and Safety /Environmental Incidents, to determine the cause of incidents and to avoid future incidents
• Prepares and maintains reports, audits, inspections, investigations, files, and written correspondence on all PTW matters
• Provides the resolution of technical questions arising in this area of specialty
• Interface with the appointed Senior Authorised Persons/Area Authority and Isolating Authority.
• Provides PTW direction to project personnel, contractors and subcontractors engaged during the project execution
• Coordinate with project construction, commissioning, operations, contractor, and vendor personnel
• Monitors project work activities to ensure support of project PTW milestones
• Performs duties as assigned to support the Construction Management Team
• Conduct regular surveillance monitoring for compliance to the Project PTW procedure
• Review and coordination of construction site activities including Management of Lifting Operations and compliance to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
• Ensure that a smooth transition occurs from construction to commissioning
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with Project HSE expectations. Take a positive role in HSE leadership and participate in construction team and contractors HSE activities
• Work closely with Operations Team during the introduction of the Operational Control of Work System to ensure safe and controlled transition from the Construction / Commissioning PTW system to the Operational Control of Work System
• Report on any incident as per Wood and Project requirements
• Liaise with project team to provide an effective interface to facilitate resolution of any issues encountered
• Participation in the daily coordination meetings, weekly progress (and other ad-hoc) meetings as required to ensure effective communications
• Review PTW applications and associated documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Support the HAZCON/HAZDEM process and constructability reviews, participate where required

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with experience of working within a process, or chemicals production facility
• Experience of EPC or EPCm projects
• Educated to NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is preferred
• A good knowledge and experience in the management of simultaneous operations is essential
• Experience in execution of Construction, Pre-commissioning, Completions, Preservation and associated Safety Management systems
• Knowledge & application of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001) & ISO 14001 principles
• MCAs awareness
• Some experience with Completions Management Systems and processes through to completion and handover

Personal attributes:

• Well organised, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
• Ability to work with timelines/targets
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required
• Excellent interpersonal organisational, communication and team building skills
• Role model Wood’s values & behaviours