LOTO Tagging Authority

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks an experienced LOTO Tagging Authority on the Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, TX. The role manages energy isolation control across multiple teams, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and project standards.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–12 years of construction experience in heavy industry, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments. Flexibility for varied shifts and travel supports project needs.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Construction site experience on heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generation construction.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead team members in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Preferred LNG construction site experience along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Preferred Bechtel processes knowledge (BSAPs).
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integrated LOTO program on the project, coordinating between subcontractors, JV partners, and all affected entities to control work and isolate hazards.
• Ensure the energy isolation program complies with SWPPs, STCPs, and Q4Safety.
• Use Q4Safety for electronic Energy Isolation Permits (EIPs).
• Provide input to Construction, Operations, and Commissioning on piping, mechanical, and electrical isolations.
• Identify isolation boundaries based on work scope and develop and issue EIPs.
• Administer and manage the energy isolation program with enforcement and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as directed to support project activities.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines and client representatives.
• Maintain the training program and register for EIPs.
• Procure materials to support energy isolation management.
• Monitor subcontractor activities for compliance with energy isolation.
• Problem resolution and inspection of EIPs.
• Monitor installation of LOTO equipment (locks, tags, etc.).
• Work hours as required, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Construction experience

Heavy industrial experience

Oil and gas exp.

Team leadership

Problem solving

Computer literacy

BSAPs knowledge

Subcontracts management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unifier

Aconex

Navisworks

Setroute

DSCS

PTR

Agile

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Brownsville, TX

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Project Overview

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Job Summary

The LOTO Tagging Authority (TA) will report to the Lead LOTO Tagging Authority and is responsible for receiving and acting on requests to perform work on components or systems that are energized or have the potential to be energized. The TA will be responsible for energy isolation management in accordance with corporate and project specific procedures. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift, split shift, or day shift.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage the integrated LOTO program on the Project coordinating between subcontractors, JV partners, and all other affected entities to deliver a safe and uniform program for the control of work and isolation of hazardous sources of energy.
• Ensure the energy isolation program complies with SWPP's, STCP's, and Q4Safety.
• Use Q4Safety for electronic Energy Isolation Permits (EIP's).
• Provide input and support to the Construction, Operations, and Commissioning teams, in piping, mechanical, and electrical isolations.
• Identify isolation boundaries based on work scope and develop and issue EIP's.
• Administer and manage the energy isolation program with strict enforcement and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines or areas and client representatives.
• Maintain the training program and register on the project related to EIP's.
• Procure material required to support the energy isolation management program.
• Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with energy isolation.
• Problem resolution and inspection of EIP's.
• Monitor the installation of LOTO equipment such as Locks and Tags etc.
• Work hours as required, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to support the project.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Computer literate in word processing and spreadsheet and database applications.
• Preferred: Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Preferred: Understanding of applicable Bechtel processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.

Additional Information

• Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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