Permit Manager

DT Infrastructure; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Hybrid working

Career development

Employee benefits

Job summary

DT Infrastructure in Queensland seeks an experienced Permit Manager to own PTW and LOTO systems across the QTMP at Ormeau. You will lead development, implementation and ongoing management of permit and isolation processes to keep complex construction and commissioning activities safe and compliant.

You will coordinate across engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, drive audits, mentor project personnel and support shutdowns and energisation activities while ensuring proper approvals and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification aligned to construction, infrastructure, utilities, commissioning, maintenance or a related project environment.
• Strong knowledge of PTW and LOTO systems and their governance.
• Experience coordinating complex permit requirements with engineers, supervisors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain PTW and LOTO systems per project and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate permit applications, isolations and energy control plans with project teams.
• Support construction and commissioning with permit planning, shutdowns and energisation activities.
• Lead audits, investigations of non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Mentor personnel on PTW and isolation requirements and maintain registers.

Skills

Permit to Work (PTW) systems

LOTO expertise

Energy isolation management

Construction risk management

Stakeholder management

Auditing & compliance

Education

Trade qualification in construction/maintenance

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Company description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description

About the role

Take ownership of the systems that keep complex construction and commissioning activities moving safely.

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Permit Manager to join the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) at Ormeau.

You’ll lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the project's Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) systems, working across construction and commissioning teams to ensure work is properly planned, isolated, authorised and executed.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of safety, construction and commissioning. You’ll work closely with engineers, Project Managers, supervisors, subcontractors and the LOTO team, providing technical guidance while coordinating permits and isolations across complex work interfaces. You’ll also play a key role during shutdowns, energisation activities and work scopes involving multiple permits or energy sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the project's Permit to Work and LOTO systems in line with project, client and legislative requirements
• Review and coordinate permit applications, isolations and energy control plans to ensure hazards, controls and approvals are appropriately addressed
• Support construction and commissioning teams with permit planning, work interfaces, shutdowns, energisation activities and complex isolations
• Lead audits, inspections and assurance activities while investigating permit-related non-conformances and driving corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project personnel, LOTO personnel and permit coordinators on PTW and isolation requirements
• Maintain permit and isolation registers, monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, compliance and efficiency

Profile description

About You

• Trade qualification aligned to construction, infrastructure, utilities, commissioning, maintenance or a related project environment
• Proven experience managing Permit to Work systems on major infrastructure, construction or industrial projects
• Strong working knowledge of LOTO, isolation management and energy control procedures across construction and commissioning environments
• Experience coordinating complex permit requirements with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, project teams and client representatives
• Strong understanding of high-risk work environments, safety legislation, compliance requirements and permit governance
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities and complex work interfaces

We offer

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

• Local presence
• global expertise
• Growth at every career point
• Career continuity
• True flexibility
• Parental leave
• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution
• Employee benefits
• An inclusive working environment

At DT Infrastructure we walk the talk, and we know our people, their knowledge and their experiences, are the heart of our business. The work we do changes how Australians live their lives, and we’re dedicated to leaving a positive impact on the communities we work in, the people we partner with and of course, our clients. If you want to be part of delivering some of Australia’s most exciting infrastructure projects across rail, roads, Defence and energy and renewals, explore the possibility of working with us.