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NextDecade · 3 weeks ago

Permit to Work Coordinator (copy)

Brownsville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NextDecade is committed to providing reliable, lower-carbon energy through the development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity. The Permit to Work Coordinator will facilitate the implementation of the Permit to Work process, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient execution of permit activities across production assets.

EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the permit and LOTO process

Prepare, submit, and track permits, ensuring timely approvals

Lead daily permit to work status meetings

Maintain daily records of permit and LOTO status via electronic system

Prepare and present daily PtW reports and maintain detailed records of permit statuses

Serve as the point of contact for any permitting and LOTO requests

Own training plan and conduct all training courses including contractor Permit Holder/Requester, and Operator Qualification training

Support Operations training lead and operations trainers to identify PtW and safe isolation training requirements and assist and deliver training material

Assist with developing guidelines for integrating PtW systems with various HSSE/operations systems, including Barrier Management, Management of Change, Inhibit, and Override systems

Assist with and keep track of PtW resources/supplies and assist with procurement

Local administrator for electronic permit to work system, assisting with login and access issues, setting up new profiles

Field support expert on electronic permit to work system troubleshooting – how to use the tool

Own PTW supporting documentation and tools: PTW Guide, Permit-Exempt Task List, Zero Energy/Deviation Forms, including risk assessments and certificates

Conduct PtW/LOTO weekly audits and administer/assist with KPI metrics

Review and update all PTW documentation based on RGLNG PtW procedures and requirements

Set up the PtW system process flow using electronic PtW tools to accommodate normal operation and high permits count environment

Administer day-to-day implementation of PtW and safe isolation program

Smoothen the workload and effectiveness and efficiency of permit work process

Be the custodian of the portable gas detector equipment and make sure that all equipment is accounted for in the register and in test date

Assist with and implement NextDecade’s transition PtW plan to be used during the early operation, and handover from EPC contractor’s PtW system

Assist with PtW readiness plan to ensure the CSU roll-out will go smooth in context of the lessons learnt from previous mega projects

Set clear expectations for all site Permit Issuers and Holders

Support and coach field supervision/permit issuers/holders in permit to work processes and initiatives

Facilitate all permit to work activities on site

Monitor and support site audits, permit-to-work processes, and isolation procedures

Coordinate internally with project managers, supervisors, HSSE personnel to ensure permit and LOTO requirements follow procedures

Provide daily updates to leadership on the status of permitting activities

Provide communication of permit to work statuses and LOTO at daily PtW meetings

Conduct routine audits of permit and LOTO practices

Facilitate After Action Reviews and apply learnings to standardize and improve permit to work and LOTO performance

Recommend updates to Permit to Work and LOTO processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and results

Monitor KPIs and deliver performance reports to operations teams and asset leadership

Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to all permit to work stakeholders

Model company values and behaviors, contributing to a respectful and inclusive team environment

Support the development and coordination of isolations and permits to ensure efficient maintenance and operations execution

Qualification

LNG Operations experiencePermit to Work processLOTO complianceElectronic PtW systemsLeadership skillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or GED

5+ years of LNG Operations experience and/or Oil & Gas project experience

In depth understanding of production/operation management, production/operation business process flow, construction, commissioning, turnaround, and overall job execution workflow

Familiar with PtW electronic systems

Good leadership skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization

Ability to get Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Time Management and effective communication skills

Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Must reside in Brownsville, TX, relocation will be provided