LOTO Coordinator

Bluewater Energy, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS) seeks a contract LOTO Coordinator for the Lange II Generating Station project in Rapid City, SD. You will develop, implement and oversee lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe isolation of electrical and mechanical energy during construction and commissioning.

The ideal candidate has prior LOTO coordination experience on power generation or industrial construction, strong OSHA 1910.147 and NFPA 70E knowledge, and the ability to read electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience as LOTO Coordinator on power generation, substation, or industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.147 and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating LOTO programs on utility-scale facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the LOTO program per OSHA NFPA standards.
• Serve as primary contact for LOTO permits, isolations and energy control procedures.
• Coordinate isolations with EPC contractors, supervision, and equipment vendors.
• Maintain and audit LOTO logs and clearance statuses.
• Train craft personnel on LOTO procedures and hazard recognition.

Skills

LOTO Coordination

OSHA 1910.147

NFPA 70E

Electrical Safety

Reading Electrical Drawings

Tools

Procore

Job description

Division: Bluewater Consulting Services (BCS)

Job Title: LOTO Coordinator (1)

Location: Rapid City, SD

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Duration: 8 Months

COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS

Pay Rate: $60/hr straight time | $90.00/hr OT (anything in excess of 40 per week)

Mobilization: Standard mobilization/demobilization. Travel provided (mileage or flight, per diem while traveling and travel time) per company policy.

Home Leave: Standard home leave policy applies, travel expenses (mileage or flight) reimbursed per company policy.

Estimated Hours: Best estimate is 50+ hours per week. Schedule is client-directed and will fluctuate week to week.

Project Overview

The Client is seeking a contract LOTO Coordinator to support construction and commissioning of the Lange II Generating Station, a new 99-megawatt natural gas-fired (dual-fuel) electric generation facility being developed by Black Hills Energy in Rapid City, South Dakota. The facility will feature six dual-fuel Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) units capable of running on natural gas or diesel, serving growing energy demand across South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. The project represents an estimated $280 million investment, with construction underway and commissioning targeted for Q3-Q4 2026 ahead of commercial operation in Q4 2026. The individual will serve as the site's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe isolation of electrical and mechanical energy sources throughout construction and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the site-wide Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program in accordance with OSHA 1910.147, NFPA 70E, and Client safety requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all LOTO permits, isolations, and energy control procedures across construction and commissioning activities
• Review and approve system- and equipment-specific LOTO procedures and isolation boundaries prior to work authorization
• Coordinate LOTO isolations and clearances with the EPC, craft supervision, commissioning team, and equipment vendors
• Maintain and audit the LOTO log, tracking active locks/tags, isolation points, and clearance status
• Conduct field verification of isolations and zero-energy checks prior to issuing work clearances
• Train and qualify craft personnel and site staff on LOTO procedures, isolation points, and hazard recognition
• Coordinate high-voltage switching and clearance requests with utility and Client operations personnel as required
• Track and resolve LOTO-related discrepancies, near-misses, and non-conformances to closure
• Support Pre-Operations meetings and Quality Walkthroughs related to energy isolation and equipment readiness
• Provide regular status reporting on LOTO program compliance to Client leadership
• Comply with all site safety programs, OSHA requirements, and Client safety protocols

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a LOTO Coordinator, LOTO Specialist, or Electrical Safety Coordinator on power generation, substation, or industrial construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910.147 (Control of Hazardous Energy) and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
• Experience developing and administering LOTO programs on utility-scale power infrastructure (natural gas, reciprocating engine, or substation facilities preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, P&IDs, and equipment isolation procedures
• Experience coordinating isolations and clearances across EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and Client operations personnel
• Familiarity with high-voltage switching and clearance procedures
• Experience managing LOTO documentation and logs in Procore or similar construction management platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable enforcing safety compliance directly with craft and vendor teams