Coordinator I, Permit to Work Electrical Isolator

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE • To execute and control electrical isolation and de-isolation activities in support of the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring the safe preparation, verification, and restoration of electrical systems for high-risk work. The role coordinates PTW processes from the Control Room and field, verifies isolation documentation and LOTO compliance, and ensures safe energization and de-energization in line with IMI procedures, with authority to hold or refuse permits where safety requirements are not met. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Execute electrical isolations and de-isolations (switching and switching supervision where applicable) for PTW-controlled work, in accordance with IMI Electrical Isolation and LOTO procedures. • Prepare, verify, and implement switching programs and isolation plans, including identification of all energy sources, isolation points, back-feeds, interlocks, and stored energy hazards. • Apply and control LOTO devices (locks, tags, lock boxes) and ensure personal locks are applied/removed only by the authorized personnel; maintain key control and lock box integrity where used. • Verify zero-energy state before work starts (e.g., test for absence of voltage/test-before-touch as applicable) and confirm isolation effectiveness at the point of work, documenting results in the isolation certificate. • Issue, update, maintain electrical isolation certificates and associated registers, ensuring permit activation only occurs when isolations are completed, verified, and correctly documented. • Control and track long-term and complex isolations (including shift handover), ensuring continuity of LOTO control, status boards/registers accuracy, and formal handover/acceptance. • Conduct routine field verification that isolation points, tags, barriers, and PTW postings match approved documentation, and correct discrepancies prior to work continuation. • Coordinate with Issuing Authorities (IA) and Performing Authorities (PA) to manage SIMOPS conflicts, prevent inadvertent energization, and ensure isolations remain effective throughout the job. • Suspend PTW and stop isolation/de-isolation activities when unsafe conditions, uncontrolled energy, inadequate documentation, or deviation from the switching plan is identified; escalate and resume only when controls are established and authorized by procedure. • Execute safe restoration and reenergization, including removal of LOTO in the correct sequence, confirmation that work is complete and area is safe, update of certificates/registers, and formal hand back to operations/IA and closure of associated permits. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education • Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Safety, or related technical field. Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations) • NEBOSH IGC (Preferred) • NEBOSH Process Safety (Desirable) • NFPA 70E • NFPA 70 (NEC) (Desirable) • OSHA 30 Hrs. • IOSH • PTW Certifications (preferred). • SIMOPS Awareness Training (preferred). • Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and LOTO Training (preferred). • Electrical Safety Awareness (required). Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) • Strong understanding of electrical isolation, LOTO, and energized system hazards. • Ability to interpret isolation certificates, switching programs, and electrical drawings. • High attention to detail in documentation and verification. • Effective communication with electrical teams, PTW stakeholders, and supervisors. • Ability to identify unsafe conditions and initiate immediate suspension of permits. • Strong organizational and coordination skills. Experience • Minimum 9 years of experience in electrical operations, commissioning, maintenance, or HSE roles. • Experience in shipyards, oil & gas, or industrial environments preferred. Languages • English (required). • Arabic (advantage). • Urdu (advantage). • Hindi (advantage).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Execute electrical isolations and de-isolations (switching and switching supervision where applicable) for PTW-controlled work, in accordance with IMI Electrical Isolation and LOTO procedures. • Prepare, verify, and implement switching programs and isolation plans, including identification of all energy sources, isolation points, back-feeds, interlocks, and stored energy hazards. • Apply and control LOTO devices (locks, tags, lock boxes) and ensure personal locks are applied/removed only by the authorized personnel; maintain key control and lock box integrity where used. • Verify zero-energy state before work starts (e.g., test for absence of voltage/test-before-touch as applicable) and confirm isolation effectiveness at the point of work, documenting results in the isolation certificate. • Issue, update, maintain electrical isolation certificates and associated registers, ensuring permit activation only occurs when isolations are completed, verified, and correctly documented. • Control and track long-term and complex isolations (including shift handover), ensuring continuity of LOTO control, status boards/registers accuracy, and formal handover/acceptance. • Conduct routine field verification that isolation points, tags, barriers, and PTW postings match approved documentation, and correct discrepancies prior to work continuation. • Coordinate with Issuing Authorities (IA) and Performing Authorities (PA) to manage SIMOPS conflicts, prevent inadvertent energization, and ensure isolations remain effective throughout the job. • Suspend PTW and stop isolation/de-isolation activities when unsafe conditions, uncontrolled energy, inadequate documentation, or deviation from the switching plan is identified; escalate and resume only when controls are established and authorized by procedure. • Execute safe restoration and reenergization, including removal of LOTO in the correct sequence, confirmation that work is complete and area is safe, update of certificates/registers, and formal hand back to operations/IA and closure of associated permits.