Description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

To execute and control electrical isolation and de-isolation activities in support of the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring the safe preparation, verification, and restoration of electrical systems for high-risk work. The role coordinates PTW

processes from the Control Room and field, verifies isolation documentation and LOTO compliance, and ensures safe energization and de-energization in line with IMI procedures, with authority to hold or refuse permits where safety requirements are

not met.

Key Accountabilities

Execute electrical isolations and de-isolations (switching and switching supervision where applicable) for PTW-controlled work, in accordance with IMI Electrical Isolation and LOTO procedures.
Prepare, verify, and implement switching programs and isolation plans, including identification of all energy sources, isolation points, back-feeds, interlocks, and stored energy hazards.
Apply and control LOTO devices (locks, tags, lock boxes) and ensure personal locks are applied/removed only by the authorized personnel; maintain key control and lock box integrity where used.
Verify zero-energy state before work starts (e.g., test for absence of voltage/test-before-touch as applicable) and confirm isolation effectiveness at the point of work, documenting results in the isolation certificate.
Issue, update, maintain electrical isolation certificates and associated registers, ensuring permit activation only occurs when isolations are completed, verified, and correctly documented.
Control and track long-term and complex isolations (including shift handover), ensuring continuity of LOTO control, status boards/registers accuracy, and formal handover/acceptance.
Conduct routine field verification that isolation points, tags, barriers, and PTW postings match approved documentation, and correct discrepancies prior to work continuation.
Coordinate with Issuing Authorities (IA) and Performing Authorities (PA) to manage SIMOPS conflicts, prevent inadvertent energization, and ensure isolations remain effective throughout the job.
Suspend PTW and stop isolation/de-isolation activities when unsafe conditions, uncontrolled energy, inadequate documentation, or deviation from the switching plan is identified; escalate and resume only when controls are established and

authorized by procedure.

Execute safe restoration and reenergization, including removal of LOTO in the correct sequence, confirmation that work is complete and area is safe, update of certificates/registers, and formal hand back to operations/IA and closure of associated

permits.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Safety, or related technical field.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

NEBOSH IGC (Preferred)
NEBOSH Process Safety (Desirable)
NFPA 70E
NFPA 70 (NEC) (Desirable)
OSHA 30 Hrs.
IOSH
PTW Certifications (preferred).
SIMOPS Awareness Training (preferred).
Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and LOTO Training (preferred).
Electrical Safety Awareness (required). Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Strong understanding of electrical isolation, LOTO, and energized system hazards.
Ability to interpret isolation certificates, switching programs, and electrical drawings.
High attention to detail in documentation and verification.
Effective communication with electrical teams, PTW stakeholders, and supervisors.
Ability to identify unsafe conditions and initiate immediate suspension of permits.
Strong organizational and coordination skills. Experience
Minimum 9 years of experience in electrical operations, commissioning, maintenance, or HSE roles.
Experience in shipyards, oil & gas, or industrial environments preferred.

Languages

English (required).
Arabic (advantage).
Urdu (advantage).
Hindi (advantage).

Coordinator I, Permit to Work Electrical Isolator