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Permit to Work Coordinator
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Industrial - Production
Contract type
Permanent
Job title
Permit to Work Coordinator
Position Context
To oversee and ensure that maintenance and project work/activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, by utilising the permit to work system and/or appropriate procedures.
Detailed understanding of all aspects of the permit to work system, i.e. hot work, pressure jetting, confined space entry, isolation of energy sources, life critical guard, and working at heights.
Close working relationship with the EHS department helping to deliver the site’s EHS Annual Operating Plan where appropriate.
Permit coordinator is not expected to issue all permits, but is expected to maximize use of all resources.
Main tasks
- Issue permits (high/low energy hot work, pressure jetting, and confined space entry)
- Monitor the status of PTW’s and drive the use of the Permit Tracker so it provides a real-time view of permit status on site
- Monitor/maintain awareness of daily permit activities across the site and intervene in the event of any potential activity conflicts
- Complete permit audits, observations, checks, interactions, and coaching as required
- Carry out relevant audits such as 90 Day Red Tag Master, Life Critical Guard, PTW audits, individual permit checks, and document findings
- Understand and comply with all EH&S processes, policies, procedures, and programs
- Possess detailed knowledge of the PTW system and provide technical advice on this subject and associated standards
- Provide training around the permit to work system and associated standards
- Conduct validation and competency assessments for permit issuers, as required by the Company training system
- Utilize tools and procedures to comply with Company policies and procedures
- Coach plant personnel to resolve EH&S issues around the permit to work system
- Work closely with the EHS department (dotted line) to drive EHS standards and good behaviors on site
- Assist or lead investigations into unplanned events and complete resulting corrective actions
- Attend daily activity coordination meeting
- Conduct monthly permit assessments and where appropriate coach individuals on the permit system
- Own and update PTW policies and procedures
- Maintain stock of permit to work paperwork and checklists
- Coordinate permit activities during plant shutdowns and project engineering work
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Required skills
- Some professional experience within the Chemical Industry
- Understanding of a permit to work system, i.e. hot work, pressure jetting, confined space entry, isolation of energy sources, and working at heights
- Outstanding approach to personal safety as well as the safety of others
- Ability to liaise with personnel at all levels of the organization
- Credible and confident communication skills
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimal supervision
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent I.T. skills
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
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At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness, and inclusion.
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United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough
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