Permit & Isolation Coordinator

Our Client has a requirement for a Permit & Isolation Coordinator
, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

• Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes to ensure work activities are safely planned, authorised, and executed.
• Coordinate and govern permit-to-work and isolation processes in line with company procedures and Operating Integrity (OI) requirements.
• Chair daily SSoW meetings, including verification and SIMOPS reviews, ensuring alignment of activities and effective risk communication.
• Act as Issuing Authority, ensuring permits are robust, risk assessed, and correctly implemented.
• Prepare, control, and assure Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).
• Audit and review isolation integrity to prevent loss of containment events.
• Support the Control of Work Supervisor in delivering Operating Integrity requirements.
• Maintain ownership of work control system governance, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and effective housekeeping.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work activities across site operations.

• Manage day-to-day SSoW processes and chair daily verification and SIMOPS meetings.
• Ensure alignment of work activities and risk controls.
• Act as Issuing Authority for permits and ensure compliance with permit procedures.
• Maintain high standards of permit quality and control.
• Prepare and manage Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).
• Conduct LTI audits and isolation reviews.
• Ensure integrity of isolations and prevention of loss of containment.
• Support the Control of Work Supervisor in the delivery of Operating Integrity requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Operating Integrity standards and procedures.
• Contribute to assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate simultaneous operations to minimise risk.
• Ensure clear communication of hazards and controls;
• Intervene where conflicts or risks are identified.
• Maintain ownership of work control system accuracy and housekeeping.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with system requirements.
• Maintain accurate and reliable work control records.
• Ensure adherence to Safe Systems of Work and company procedures.
• Identify and address non-compliance issues.
• Support audits and assurance activities.
• Drive improvements in Control of Work and permit processes.
• Promote operational discipline and best practice.
• Support lessons learned activities and system enhancements.
• Undertake any other associated duties as reasonably required.

• Demonstrable record in Health, Safety and Environment management and compliance with relevant legislation.
• IOSH and other relevant competencies appropriate to the role.
• Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of process safety, operational hazards, and associated procedures.
• Proven ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and positive change across a diverse workforce.
• Experience coaching and supporting individuals through operational change.
• Practical experience and understanding of terminal process plant operations and technologies.
• Technical knowledge and experience of Permit to Work systems.
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline.