LOTO Supervisor

Summary:

We are seeking an experiencedLOTO Supervisor to oversee Lockout/Tagout and energy isolation activities for a major industrial project in Qatar.

The role is responsible for ensuring thatelectrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other hazardous energy sources are safely isolated before work begins. You will coordinate closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Operations, HSE, Commissioning, and Permit-to-Work teams to ensure all isolation activities are properly planned, executed, verified, documented, and safely restored.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on knowledge ofLOTO, energy isolation, PTW systems, and industrial safety, with experience working on major industrial or infrastructure projects.

• Supervise and coordinate all
  Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)activities at the project site.
• Ensure proper isolation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other hazardous energy sources.
• Review and implement approved LOTO procedures, isolation plans, and energy control requirements.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Operations, HSE, and Commissioning teams to ensure safe isolation.
• Verify that all isolation points are correctly identified, locked, tagged, and documented before work begins.
• Ensure compliance with project LOTO procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, and applicable Qatar safety regulations.
• Conduct and supervise LOTO briefings/toolbox talks for personnel involved in isolation activities.
• Maintain accurate
  LOTO registers, isolation certificates, lock/tag records, and related documentation
  .
• Verify zero-energy conditions before authorizing work to commence.
• Ensure proper removal of locks and tags and safe restoration of equipment after completion of work.
• Coordinate LOTO activities during testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and de-energization activities.
• Identify potential hazards associated with stored or residual energy and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with approved LOTO procedures.
• Stop unsafe work and immediately report any LOTO or energy-isolation violation.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and LOTO compliance reviews.
• Provide guidance and training to electricians, technicians, operators, and other personnel on LOTO requirements.
• Coordinate with the Permit-to-Work team to ensure isolation requirements are properly reflected in permits.
• Ensure all LOTO activities are properly handed over between shifts and work teams.
• Support the HSE team in maintaining a strong safety culture and achieving project safety objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree (BE) in Electrical Engineering
  or
  Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  .
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a LOTO Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, energy isolation, LOTO procedures, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Experience in industrial, infrastructure, oil & gas, power, water treatment, or desalination projects is preferred.
• Qatar Energy LNG project approval/experience
  will be considered an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of safe isolation practices and hazardous energy control.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, isolation plans, and related technical documents.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a project environment.
• Familiarity with Qatar HSE requirements and international electrical safety standards is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a LOTO Supervisor
  , preferably within major industrial, oil & gas, power, water treatment, or desalination projects.
• Candidates with previous
  Qatar Energy LNG-approved experience
  will have an added advantage.

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Management
• Electrical Isolation
• Energy Isolation & Verification
• Permit-to-Work (PTW)
• Electrical Safety
• Isolation Certificate Management
• Commissioning & Energization Safety
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• HSE Compliance
• Team Supervision & Coordination
• Safety Auditing and Inspection
• Technical Documentation