Senior PTW Permit Coordinator — Oil & Gas (Onshore)

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies team in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC Permit Coordinator with a proven track record in oil and gas onshore projects. You will supervise the Permit to Work (PTW) system and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil and gas onshore projects, including at least 5 years as a PTW Issuer / Area Authority, with ADNOC Onshore

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in oil & gas onshore projects
• At least 5 years’ experience as Permit Issuer / Area Authority
• Strong experience on ADNOC Onshore projects is mandatory
• ADNOC Permit to Work (PTW) Issuer / Area Authority Certification
• IOSH / NEBOSH (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise the issuance, monitoring, and closure of work permits
• Ensure permits are issued in accordance with ADNOC PTW procedures and project HSE requirements
• Verify that all required risk assessments, method statements, and safety documents are attached before permit approval
• Maintain strict control over SIMOPS activities
• Coordinate with construction, operations, HSE, and contractor teams before permit issuance
• Conduct site verification to confirm work conditions match permit requirements
• Ensure conflicting permits or hazardous activities are identified and controlled
• Ensure all activities comply with ADNOC HSE standards, PTW procedures, and safety regulations
• Verify isolation certificates, gas testing results, and safety precautions before issuing permits
• Stop work if unsafe conditions are identified
• Supervise the permit office operations and ensure proper documentation control
• Maintain permit registers, logs, and records for auditing purposes
• Monitor permit validity and ensure timely suspension, extension, or cancellation
• Conduct regular worksite inspections to ensure work is performed as per permit conditions
• Monitor high-risk activities such as: Hot work, Confined space entry, Excavation, Lifting operations, Electrical isolation
• Provide PTW system training and guidance to contractors and project personnel
• Support the implementation of ADNOC HSE policies and safe work practices
• Prepare daily permit reports and activity logs
• Report permit violations, safety issues, and incidents to the HSE Manager

Skills

Permit to Work

HSE Management

Construction Coordination

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ADNOC PTW

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies team in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC Permit Coordinator with a proven track record in oil and gas onshore projects. You will supervise the Permit to Work (PTW) system and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil and gas onshore projects, including at least 5 years as a PTW Issuer / Area Authority, with ADNOC Onshore