Total Safety · 1 month ago
Permit Writer (Pro Services) - TPT
Gonzales, LA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTotal Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services. They are seeking a Permit Writer to issue safe work permits, conduct jobsite safety audits, and assist with compliance to client safety programs and policies.
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Responsibilities
Audits compliance with regulatory agency requirements
Reports unsafe conditions/acts/behaviors to appropriate management personnel
Monitors contractor work activities and reports deficiencies
Conducts / participates in safety meetings as scheduled by management
Maintains trend tracking documentation as required by client management
Monitors housekeeping throughout the work area
Assists with incident investigations as required by client
Performs gas testing and issues permits for general, hot work, confined space work
Understand, interpret, and provide leadership and positive support for the spirit and intent of the facility’s safety program
Participate in daily progress update meetings during turnarounds and/or project activities
Daily interface and supporting of contractor safety department representatives
Daily / regular field inspections / audits of work in progress
Audit compliance with regulatory agency requirements
Assist with Daily Safety Observations to trend safety in the area (or similar programs)
Daily random auditing of active work permits
Discussion with operations, maintenance, and contractors on issues pertaining to safety
Communicate incident details to appropriate departments and/or contractors
Daily auditing of lock out tag out, hot work, confined space entry
Tracking of near misses, first aids and accidents
Assist with inputting incident information into applicable databases when required
Assist with accident investigations
Provide feedback to Client Representatives on issues / trends identified that relate to safety performance
Develop an understanding of the units and processes in the area
Interacts and works with the site Operations organization
Develops good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Responsive to routine requests for information
One on One communications with operations, maintenance and contractors
Facilitating and participating in Job Safety Analysis with operations, maintenance and contractors when appropriate
Assist in safety oversight of non-routine procedures, including General Safety Procedures, including:
Hot tap procedures
On Stream leak Repair Procedures
Inert entry procedures
Confined space entry and hot work
Safety Plan reviews
Participate / Facilitate / Conduct safety meetings – as required by the Client
Issue work permits (hot work, cold work, confined space entry, etc.) as required
Audits blinding lists / requirements for compliance with facility / regulatory agency requirements
Perform gas testing associated with permit scope
Ensures compliance with LOTO, energy isolation, blinding, etc. associated with permits
Ensures equipment affected by the work permits has been cleaned and tested and deemed safe for the work to be performed
Ensures areas within the permit scope are secure and all hazards (fire prevention, sparks, and chemicals) are abated before issuing permits
Ensures proper PPE is utilized for permit work
Monitors housekeeping throughout the work area
Regularly oversees / audits compliance with permit requirements and scope
Qualification
Required
Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or industrial related safety and health experience
Thorough understanding of all federal, state, local, company and client regulations
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures is essential
Good interpersonal and communications skills required
Minimum of 8 years direct related safety experience in the petrochemical/refining industry, or a minimum 10 years' experience in operations with 5 years direct related safety experience
Previous experience writing permits in the petrochemical/refining industry
Compliance with Client permit procedures and gas testing requirements as a minimum
Trained in specific plant permit procedures BEFORE undertaking permit writing and gas testing duties
Company
Total Safety
A Houston, Texas-based provider of safety and compliance services
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-10Acquired
1995-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Cody Lilley
HR Manager/Human Resources Business Partner
Jeremiah Denner
Chief Information Officer
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