Permit to Work Coordinator

SEQENS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqens Custom Specialties in the United Kingdom seeks a Permits to Work Coordinator to oversee safe and efficient maintenance and project activities using the PTW system. The role requires deep knowledge of hot work, confined space entry, energy isolation, and life-critical guard requirements, with close collaboration to the EHS department.

You will issue permits, monitor status in real time, conduct audits, and coach staff on PTW practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of permit to work systems (hot work, isolation, confined space, etc.).
• Strong safety focus and incident prevention.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and meet deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Issue permits (high/low energy hot work, etc.).
• Monitor and update the Permit Tracker for real-time status.
• Audits and coaching on PTW processes.
• Apply EH&S policies and provide system training.
• Lead investigations into unplanned events and document actions.
• Coordinate permit activities during shutdowns and projects.

Skills

Permit to work knowledge

Safety-focused

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

IT skills

Eligible to work in UK

Job description

Position description

Job Family / Sub-family

Industrial - Production

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Permit to Work Coordinator

Position Context:

To oversee and ensure that maintenance and project work/activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, by utilising the permit to work system and /or appropriate procedures.

Detailed Understanding of all aspects the permit to work system, i.e. hot work, pressure jetting, confined space entry, isolation of energy sources, life critical guard and working at heights

Close working relationship with EHS department helping to deliver the site’s EHS Annual Operating Plan where appropriate

Permit coordinator is not expected to issue all permits, but is expected to maximise use of all resources

Main tasks:

• Issue permits (high/low energy hot work, pressure jetting and confined space entry)
• Monitor the status of PTW’s and drive the use of the Permit Tracker so it provides a real time view of permit status on site
• Monitor/maintain awareness of daily permit activities across the site and intervene in the event of any potential activity conflicts
• Complete permit audits, observations, checks, interactions and coaching as required
• Carry out relevant audits such as 90 Day Red Tag Master, Life Critical Guard, PTW audits, individual permit checks and document findings
• Understand and comply with all EH&S processes, policies, procedures and programs
• Possess detailed knowledge of the PTW system and provide technical advice on this subject and associated standards
• Provide training around the permit to work system and associated standards
• Conduct validation and competency assessments for permit issuers, as required by the Company training system.
• Utilise tools and procedures to comply with Company policies and procedures
• Coach plant personnel to resolve EH&S issues around the permit to work system
• Work closely with EHS department (dotted line) to drive EHS standards and good behaviours on site
• Assist or lead investigations into unplanned events and complete resulting corrective actions
• Attend daily activity co-ordination meeting
• Conduct monthly permit assessments and where appropriate coach individuals on the permit system
• Own and update PTW policies and procedures
• Maintain stock of permit to work paperwork and checklists
• Co-ordinate permit activities during plant shutdowns and project engineering work

Required skills:

• Some professional experience within the Chemical Industry
• Understanding of a permit to work system, i.e. hot work, pressure jetting, confined space entry, isolation of energy sources and working at heights
• Outstanding approach to personal safety as well as the safety of others
• Ability to liaise with personnel at all levels of the organisation
• Credible and confident communication skills
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimal supervision
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent I.T. skills
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.
• Should you have any accessibility requirements that would facilitate your application process, please email [e-mail]

Position location

Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough