PERMIT ENGINEER AL BIHOUTH WASTE TO ENERGY

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

1.2 Job Responsibilities

A. PTW System Implementation & Permit Office Setup

• Develop, implement, and manage the PTW system across the plant

• Establish and set up a fully functional Permit Office

• Maintain permit registers, tracking systems, and display boards

• Define permit types and roles (Issuer, Receiver, Approver)

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements

B. Isolation & LOTO Control

• Implement and manage LOTO system

• Verify mechanical, electrical, process isolation & confirm zero energy state.

• Maintain isolation records

C. HSE Compliance & Risk Control

• Ensure all work has RA, MS, and JSA

• Conduct audits and site inspections

• Ensure compliance with HSE

• Participate in incident investigations

D. Gas Testing & Safety Monitoring

• Perform gas testing for confined space and hot work

• Use multi-gas detectors (O2, CO, H2S, LEL, Ammonia)

• Ensure calibration of equipment

• Interpret readings before permit approval

E. Coordination with Operations & Maintenance

• Coordinate between operations, maintenance, and contractors

• Communicate plant and isolation status

• Support shutdown activities

F. Support to Shift Operations (CRO Coverage)

• Support CROs during shift when required

• Assist in monitoring and basic DCS operations

• Ensure PTW aligns with plant conditions

G. Monitoring & Reporting

• Track PTW compliance

• Maintain records of permits, isolations, and gas tests

• Recommend improvements

• Submit daily permit status reports before end of working day.

H. Training & Competency

• Train staff on PTW, LOTO, and gas testing

• Conduct competency assessments

• Train nominated competent persons & authorize persons for safe system of works & isolations.

  
  

1.3 Educational/Professional Qualifications/Training Certifications

• Engineering degree (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical/Power)

  
  

1.4 Job experience, Software Competencies & Technical Knowledge

• 5–10 years experience in WtE / Power / Oil & Gas

• Knowledge of PTW System, LOTO, gas testing

• DCS exposure, HSE systems

  
  

1.5 Core Competencies

• Safety Focus – Strong commitment to HSE compliance and safe work practices

• PTW & Isolation Control – Knowledge and application of permit systems and LOTO controls

• Technical & Operational Knowledge – Understanding of plant operations and coordination requirements

• Risk Awareness – Ability to identify hazards and ensure proper controls (RA, MS, JSA)

• Coordination & Communication – Effective coordination across operations, maintenance, and contractors

• Accountability – Takes ownership of permit control, compliance, and safety enforcement

• Decision-Making – Ability to stop unsafe work and enforce permit requirements

• Adaptability – Supports shift operations and responds to changing plant conditions

1.6 Additional Job Skills Required

• Strong operational knowledge

• Safety-focused

• Good communication

• Emergency handling ability