Permit Engineer

Job Scope Summary

To establish, implement, and manage an effective Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) system, including setting up the Permit Office and ensuring safe execution of all activities in compliance with HSE standards while supporting shift operations, including CRO coverage when required.

Work authority: authorized to issue, suspend, and cancel PTW activities in the plant; authorized to verify and approve isolations, LOTO risk assessments, and method statements before work starts; authorized to ensure mandatory gas testing is conducted before issuing special permits; stop unsafe work; reject or suspend permits.

• A. PTW System Implementation & Permit Office Setup
  • Develop, implement, and manage the PTW system across the plant.
  • Establish and set up a fully functional Permit Office.
  • Maintain permit registers, tracking systems, and display boards.
  • Define permit types and roles (Issuer, Receiver, Approver).
  • Ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• B. Isolation & LOTO Control
  • Implement and manage LOTO system.
  • Verify mechanical, electrical, process isolation and confirm zero‑energy state.
  • Maintain isolation records.
• C. HSE Compliance & Risk Control
  • Ensure all work has RA, MS, and JSA.
  • Conduct audits and site inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE.
  • Participate in incident investigations.
• D. Gas Testing & Safety Monitoring
  • Perform gas testing for confined space and hot work.
  • Use multi‑gas detectors (O2, CO, H2S, LEL, Ammonia).
  • Ensure calibration of equipment.
  • Interpret readings before permit approval.
• E. Coordination with Operations & Maintenance
  • Coordinate between operations, maintenance, and contractors.
  • Communicate plant and isolation status.
  • Support shutdown activities.
• F. Support to Shift Operations (CRO Coverage)
  • Support CROs during shift when required.
  • Assist in monitoring and basic DCS operations.
  • Ensure PTW aligns with plant conditions.
• G. Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track PTW compliance.
  • Maintain records of permits, isolations, and gas tests.
  • Recommend improvements.
  • Submit daily permit status reports before end of working day.
• H. Training & Competency
  • Train staff on PTW, LOTO, and gas testing.
  • Conduct competency assessments.
  • Train nominated competent persons and authorize persons for safe system of works and isolations.

Engineering degree (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Power).

• 5–10 years experience in WtE / Power / Oil & Gas.
• Knowledge of PTW System, LOTO, gas testing.
• DCS exposure, HSE systems.

• Safety Focus – Strong commitment to HSE compliance and safe work practices.
• PTW & Isolation Control – Knowledge and application of permit systems and LOTO controls.
• Technical & Operational Knowledge – Understanding of plant operations and coordination requirements.
• Risk Awareness – Ability to identify hazards and ensure proper controls (RA, MS, JSA).
• Coordination & Communication – Effective coordination across operations, maintenance, and contractors.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of permit control, compliance, and safety enforcement.
• Decision‑Making – Ability to stop unsafe work and enforce permit requirements.
• Adaptability – Supports shift operations and responds to changing plant conditions.

• Strong operational knowledge.
• Safety‑focused.
• Good communication.
• Emergency handling ability.