LOTO / PTW Coordinator
Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced LOTO / PTW Coordinator to oversee Lockout/Tagout and energy isolation activities for a major industrial project in Qatar.
The role is responsible for ensuring that electrical, 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 of LOTO, energy isolation, PTW systems, and industrial safety , with experience working on major industrial or infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities at the project site.
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Ensure proper isolation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other hazardous energy sources.
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Review and implement approved LOTO procedures, isolation plans, and energy control requirements.
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Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Operations, HSE, and Commissioning teams.
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Verify that all isolation points are correctly identified, locked, tagged, and documented before work begins.
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Ensure compliance with project LOTO procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, and applicable Qatar safety requirements.
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Conduct LOTO briefings and toolbox talks for personnel involved in isolation activities.
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Maintain accurate LOTO registers, isolation certificates, lock/tag records, and related documentation .
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Verify zero-energy conditions before authorizing work to commence.
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Ensure safe removal of locks and tags and proper restoration of equipment after work is completed.
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Coordinate LOTO activities during testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and de-energization .
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Identify stored or residual energy hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
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Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with approved LOTO procedures.
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Stop unsafe work and report LOTO or energy-isolation violations.
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Participate in safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and LOTO compliance reviews.
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Provide guidance and training to electricians, technicians, operators, and other personnel on LOTO requirements.
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Coordinate with the PTW team to ensure isolation requirements are properly reflected in permits.
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Ensure proper handover of LOTO activities between shifts and work teams.
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Support the HSE team in maintaining project safety standards.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree (BE) in Electrical Engineering OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
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Minimum 5 years of relevant LOTO / energy isolation experience.
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Strong knowledge of LOTO procedures, electrical safety, hazardous energy control, and PTW systems .
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Experience working in industrial, infrastructure, oil & gas, power, water treatment, or desalination projects.
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Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, isolation plans, and technical documentation .
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Strong understanding of safe isolation and zero-energy verification.
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Good communication and coordination skills.
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Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
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Familiarity with Qatar HSE requirements and international electrical safety standards.
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Previous QatarEnergy / QatarEnergy LNG project experience or approval .
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Experience with major industrial or EPC projects.
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Experience in commissioning, energization and de-energization activities .
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Experience with LOTO audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.