Onshore Work Permit Preparator M/F

SPIE; Esbjerg; Hybrid; DKK 523,000 - 710,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy in Esbjerg seeks an experienced Permit-to-Work Coordinator to support offshore maintenance. You will prepare and review WP packages, verify risk assessments, and coordinate with offshore teams to obtain approvals.

The role requires a technical diploma and 6+ years in industrial maintenance, with strong HSE knowledge and SAP/CMMS experience. You will help drive safety, performance, and continuous improvement across the asset base.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in industrial maintenance, including oil and gas.
• Significant experience with Permit-to-Work systems and maintenance prep.
• Good knowledge of HSE management and risk assessment methods.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue work permits for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Review work orders and ensure technical docs are ready before issuance.
• Verify JHA, risk assessments, and isolation certificates are completed and attached.
• Coordinate with offshore maintenance team to obtain permit approvals.
• Ensure permits align with work priorities and operational constraints.
• Support weekly planning and permit review meetings.
• Maintain permit records to be traceable and auditable.
• Coordinate with offshore supervisors for efficient execution.
• Contribute to KPI reporting on preparation performance.
• Identify and propose improvements to permit prep processes.

Skills

Permit-to-Work

Offshore maintenance

HSE management

CMMS SAP

Risk assessment

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Technical diploma

Maintenance disciplines knowledge

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

• Prepare and coordinate Work Permit (WP) packages for offshore maintenance team.
• Ensure all permits are prepared in accordance with COMPANY rules, procedures.
• Verify technical documentation, risk assessments, isolation requirements, drawings, and supporting documents required for permit approval.
• Coordinate with planners, technical asset lead and preparators to ensure work scopes are adequately prepared.
• Support offshore teams during permit execution and resolve technical or administrative permit-related issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to work preparation and permit processes.

HSE:

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture in line with Company HSE requirements and Life-Saving Rules.
• Ensure all work permits comply with COMPANY permit-to-work procedures and approved operating practices.
• Verify that all hazards, control measures, isolations, and risk assessments are clearly identified and documented.
• Ensure simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) risks are considered during permit preparation.
• Promote process safety, operational safety, and asset integrity through rigorous preparation and review of work permits.
• Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions related to permit-to-work activities when required.

MAIN FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare work permits for corrective, preventive-related activities.
• Review work orders and ensure required technical documentation is available before permit issuance.
• Verify that Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), risk assessments, and isolation certificates are completed and attached.
• Coordinate with offshore maintenance team to obtain permit approvals.
• Ensure permits are prepared in accordance with work priorities and operational constraints.
• Support weekly planning meetings and permit review meetings.
• Maintain permit records and ensure documentation remains traceable and auditable.
• Coordinate with offshore supervisors to ensure efficient work execution.
• Contribute to KPI reporting related to preparation performance.
• Identify and propose improvements to permit preparation processes and work management systems.

Profile

• Technical diploma or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, or Maintenance disciplines.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in industrial maintenance, including experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Significant experience with Permit-to-Work systems and maintenance preparation activities.
• Good knowledge of HSE management systems and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred).
• Good understanding of offshore operational constraints and maintenance processes.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and multinational team.
• Rigorous, methodical, and proactive approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Minimum level of experience required

6 years or more

Required authorisations

English Bright: 3,5 or equivalent

Significant experience with Permit-to-Work systems and maintenance preparation activities.

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in 23 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions. Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. With more than 50,000 employees, SPIE group achieved in 2023 consolidated revenue of €8.7 billion and consolidated EBITA of € 584 million.

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

Reference

2026-45055

Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services