Coordinator I, Permit to Work Mechanical Isolator

International Maritime Industries; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

International Maritime Industries is seeking a PTW Coordinator to oversee Permit to Work for mechanical isolation activities. You will independently verify isolation documentation, enforce LOTO compliance, and support the PTW Control Room by managing permit activation, suspension, or closure where safety requirements are not met.

The role requires NEBOSH IGC/Process Safety (preferred), OSHA 30, IOSH and SIMOPS awareness, with 9 years of mechanical operations or HSE experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in PTW control and safe isolation practices.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PTW activation, suspension, and closure for all mechanical work.
• Verify isolation certificates, isolation lists, spading/blinding records, and LOTO tags before activation.
• Liaise with MIA to ensure safe isolations and proper documentation.
• Ensure correct use of LOTO devices and tagging systems.
• Monitor SIMOPS and resolve conflicts between isolations and high‑risk operations.
• Maintain accurate tracking of isolations and related certificates in the PTW Control Room.
• Conduct field checks to ensure postings match approved documentation.
• Escalate unsatisfied controls and coordinate with PA/IA for safe execution of work.
• Participate in daily PTW coordination meetings and report status.

Skills

PTW coordination

LOTO procedures

Mechanical isolation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in mechanical engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

To coordinate and oversee the Permit to Work (PTW) process for mechanical isolation activities, ensuring safe execution of high-risk work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process systems.

The role independently verifies isolation documentation, enforces LOTO and PTW compliance, and supports the PTW Control Room by managing permit activation, suspension, or closure where safety requirements are not met, while facilitating safe isolation and de-isolation in accordance with IMI procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate PTW activation, suspension, and closure for all mechanically related work in accordance with PTW Procedure.


• Verify that mechanical isolation certificates, isolation lists, spading/blinding records, and LOTO tags are complete and valid before activating any mechanical‑related permit.


• Liaise with Mechanical Isolation Authorities (MIA) to confirm that isolations and de‑isolations are performed safely and documented properly.


• Ensure correct use of mechanical LOTO devices such as blinds, spades, spool removals, valve locks, and tagging systems in accordance with LOTO Procedure.


• Monitor SIMOPS involving mechanical systems and identify conflicts between isolation activities, pressure systems, stored energy, and other high‑risk operations.


• Maintain accurate tracking of all mechanical isolations, long‑term isolations, and associated certificates within the PTW Control Room.


• Conduct routine field checks to verify that mechanical isolation points, tags, and PTW postings match the approved documentation.


• Communicate with Performing Authorities (PA) and Issuing Authorities (IA) to coordinate safe execution of mechanical work, place permits on hold where required controls are not met and escalation unresolved conflicts through the PTW governance line.


• Participate in daily PTW coordination meetings and provide updates on mechanical isolation status, conflicts, and operational constraints.


• Ensure adherence to IMI working hour requirements, follow assigned schedules, maintain an appropriate balance of working hours between field duties and the PTW Control Room, and carry out any additional HSE‑related tasks assigned by the direct supervisor to support operational safety.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Diploma in mechanical engineering, Safety, or related technical field (preferred).

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (CERTIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS)

• NEBOSH IGC (Preferred)


• NEBOSH Process Safety (Desirable)


• OSHA 30 Hrs.


• IOSH


• PTW Certifications (preferred).


• SIMOPS Awareness Training (preferred).


• Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and LOTO Training (preferred).


• Mechanical Isolation Awareness (required).

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Strong understanding of mechanical isolation, LOTO, and stored‑energy hazards.


• Ability to interpret isolation certificates, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and isolation lists.


• High attention to detail in documentation and verification.


• Effective communication with mechanical teams, PTW stakeholders, and supervisors.


• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and initiate immediate suspension of permits.


• Strong organizational and coordination skills.


• 9 years of experience in mechanical operations, commissioning, maintenance, or HSE roles.


• Experience in shipyards, oil & gas, or industrial environments preferred.

LANGUAGES

• English (required)


• Arabic (advantage)


• Urdu (advantage)


• Hindi (advantage)