Site PTW Lead: Permit-to-Work & Safety

HSE Information; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive renumeration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC OPS Engineer (Permit Issuer) – Site Based to manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system on site, ensuring that construction, commissioning and operations are authorized, risk-assessed and safe. You will review permits, verify LOTO, gas testing, and isolation requirements, and coordinate with Operations, Construction, HSE and contractors.

A strong PTW background in oil and gas is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Energy projects.
• Proven experience in Permit to Work (PTW) administration within construction, commissioning, start-up, or operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control the site Permit to Work (PTW) system for construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Review permit applications and ensure all required risk assessments, JSA/JHA, and supporting documents are complete before issuance.
• Issue, suspend, extend, and close work permits in accordance with project and operational procedures.
• Verify that isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), gas testing, and safety requirements are in place before authorizing work.
• Conduct site inspections to confirm worksite readiness and compliance with permit conditions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, HSE, and Contractors to manage daily permit activities.
• Monitor SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) and ensure potential conflicts and risks are identified and controlled.
• Maintain permit logs, records, and documentation in line with project requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, coordination meetings, and safety reviews related to permitted work.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Stop or suspend work when unsafe conditions or permit violations are identified.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities by ensuring safe work authorization processes.
• Provide guidance and training to personnel on PTW procedures and safe work practices.
• Report permit-related issues, incidents, and lessons learned to site management.

Skills

PTW administration

Site operations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering

Job description

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC OPS Engineer (Permit Issuer) – Site Based to manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system on site, ensuring that construction, commissioning and operations are authorized, risk-assessed and safe. You will review permits, verify LOTO, gas testing, and isolation requirements, and coordinate with Operations, Construction, HSE and contractors.

A strong PTW background in oil and gas is essential.