PTW Coordinator

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift invites an experienced Commissioning Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator to support Hook-Up and Commissioning activities on a major Qatar project. You will coordinate all PTW activities, ensure compliance with HSE standards, and oversee permits across both onshore and offshore phases.

The role requires 8+ years in oil & gas environments, strong PTW knowledge, risk assessments, and liaison with EPC contractors to drive safe, timely commissioning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in PTW coordination roles.
• At least 5 years’ field experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, construction yards, or shipyards.
• Strong knowledge of PTW systems, isolation design, risk assessment, CSE and gas testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company focal point for all PTW activities during commissioning and hook-up phases.
• Verify permits, isolations, and risk assessments prior to submission to PTW office.
• Ensure compliance with PTW procedures, submission requirements, and HSE standards.
• Perform quality checks on permits, supporting documentation, and certificates before issuance.
• Monitor timely submission, approval, and closure of permits in line with project schedules.

Skills

PTW coordination

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PTW software

Job description

Position: Commissioning PTW Coordinator (Hook-Up & Commissioning)

Location: Qatar

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator to support Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) activities for a major project. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all permit-to-work activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution across both onshore and offshore phases, including brownfield tie-ins.

Key Responsibilities

PTW Coordination & Compliance

• Act as the company focal point for all Permit to Work (PTW) activities during commissioning and hook-up phases.
• Verify permits, isolations, and risk assessments prior to submission to PTW office.
• Ensure compliance with PTW procedures, submission requirements, and HSE standards.
• Perform quality checks on permits, supporting documentation, and certificates before issuance.
• Monitor timely submission, approval, and closure of permits in line with project schedules.

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company HSE policies and standards.
• Audit PTW processes, isolations, confined space entries (CSE), and gas testing compliance.
• Identify potential SIMOPS conflicts and coordinate mitigation across disciplines.
• Support TRA, HAZID, and isolation design activities to ensure safe execution.

Planning & Execution

• Support PTW planning aligned with commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Drive workflow sequencing from onshore to offshore execution and brownfield tie-in phases.
• Coordinate system handover, isolation transfers, and preparation for operations.
• Participate in daily PTW coordination and SIMOPS meetings.

Stakeholder & Reporting Management

• Liaise closely with EPC contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Provide daily and weekly reports on PTW activities and performance.
• Monitor contractor compliance and capture lessons learned from PTW failures or issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in PTW coordination roles.
• At least 5 years’ field experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, construction yards, or shipyards.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Permit to Work systems and procedures
  • Isolation design and risk assessment processes
  • Confined space entry (CSE) and gas testing protocols
  • Commissioning and completions documentation
• Experience with:
  • Large-scale EPC projects (greenfield & brownfield)
  • Hook-up, offshore commissioning, and system handover
• Familiarity with:
  • Hydrotesting, pipe cleaning, flange management
  • Electrical systems (LV/MV/HV), ICSS, and power generation systems (advantageous)

Preferred Experience

• International project exposure, particularly with Tier-1 EPC contractors.
• Experience in Asian fabrication yards (especially China) is advantageous.