LOTO Coordinator

PRT Staffing; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOTO coordination training

Job summary

PRT Staffing is seeking a LOTO Coordinator in Atlanta, GA to coordinate lockout/tagout activities and manage energy isolation on active construction projects. The role requires interfacing with energy isolation teams, safety personnel, and subcontractors to ensure proper de-energization before work.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in electrical construction or energy isolation, strong knowledge of OSHA/NFPA 70E, and proven ability to maintain accurate LOTO documentation and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction, commissioning, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, electrical drawings, and panel schedules.
• Experience with OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and electronic documentation systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lockout/tagout activities among contractors and stakeholders.
• Verify locks, tags, and isolation devices are applied/removed.
• Maintain LOTO logs, permit records, and tracking docs.
• Ensure work follows approved energy control procedures.
• Support energization planning and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to locate isolation points.
• Promote OSHA/NFPA 70E safety compliance.

Skills

LOTO knowledge

Electrical diagrams

Documentation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA
Pay Rate: $45.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Project-Based

The Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing all hazardous energy control activities on site. This individual works closely with the Energy Isolation Coordinator, project management, safety teams, subcontractors, and commissioning personnel to ensure all electrical and mechanical systems are properly isolated, documented, and controlled prior to energization activities.

The LOTO Coordinator utilizes one-line drawings, panel schedules, equipment documentation, and field verification processes to identify energy sources, establish isolation boundaries, and maintain compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and project-specific energy control requirements.

• Review contract documents, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment documentation.
• Identify electrical and mechanical energy sources requiring isolation.
• Develop and maintain lockout/tagout documentation and isolation plans.
• Establish and verify safe boundaries for work activities.

Lockout/Tagout Coordination

• Coordinate all lockout/tagout activities among contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Verify proper application and removal of locks, tags, and isolation devices.
• Maintain LOTO logs, permit records, and tracking documentation.
• Ensure all work follows approved energy control procedures.
• Perform site walkthroughs to locate and verify isolation points.
• Conduct audits of active lockout/tagout procedures.
• Inspect installations to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Verify equipment is properly de-energized prior to work activities.

Energization Support

• Support commissioning and energization planning activities.
• Participate in pre-task planning meetings and safety briefings.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams and operations personnel during system startup.
• Track system status and communicate changes to affected stakeholders.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Participate in incident investigations involving energy control activities.
• Maintain accurate records for client and project audits.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training and communication.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction, commissioning, industrial maintenance, mission critical, or energy isolation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Electrical drawings
  • Panel schedules
  • Switching procedures
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and industrial environments

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• NFPA 70E Training.
• Electrical Journeyman or Master Electrician background.
• Data Center, Mission Critical, Power Generation, or Industrial Construction experience.
• Previous experience serving as a LOTO Coordinator, Energy Marshal, or Energy Isolation Coordinator.

Ideal Candidate Background

• Electrical Foreman
• Electrical Superintendent
• Data Center Electrical Lead
• Safety Professional with extensive LOTO experience
• Energy Marshal or Energy Isolation Specialist