Work Permit Receiver — Insulation

Hudson Manpower; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking a knowledgeable individual to manage insulation work permits in a large industrial site. The successful candidate will coordinate with operations and maintenance, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and maintain effective communication regarding permit status. Prior experience in oil & gas permit-to-work systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years' experience with permit-to-work systems in industrial sites.
• Familiarity with insulation materials and processes is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of hot work procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review daily work permit requests related to insulation.
• Verify relevant pre-requisites are completed before permit issue.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance regarding permit issuance.

Skills

Understanding of LOTO procedures

Expertise in gas testing

Knowledge of confined space entry

Experience with insulation processes

Education

High school diploma / technical certificate in mechanical/insulation/trade

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receive and review daily work permit requests related to insulation (hot work, cold work, LOTO, confined space, etc.).
• Verify relevant pre-requisites are completed before permit issue (isolation, gas test, scaffolding, fire watch, PPE, JSA).
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Insulation crew to confirm isolation points and safe access.
• Ensure permits are correctly filled, authorized and time-boxed per PTW policy.
• Monitor ongoing insulation jobs for compliance with permit conditions; close permits after satisfactory completion and hand-back.
• Ensure all permit documentation is filed and records are updated.
• Report and escalate any unsafe conditions, near-misses, or permit breaches immediately.
• Assist in toolbox talks and pre-job safety briefings related to insulation activities.
• Support incident investigations related to permit failures when required.
• Maintain effective communication with shift supervisors and control room regarding permit status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / technical certificate in mechanical/insulation/trade.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience working with permit-to-work systems in oil & gas, petrochemical, or large industrial sites — experience specifically with insulation activities preferred.
• Familiarity with common insulation materials and processes (cold insulation, hot insulation, jacketing) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of LOTO, gas testing, confined space entry, and hot work procedures.