Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Systems Interface Coordinator
Role Overview
The Lockout/Tagout & Systems Interface Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and planning all lockout/tagout (LOTO) activities associated with the commissioning and energization of electrical systems within the project scope (600V and below).
All LOTO implementation remains the responsibility of the Electrical Subcontractor.
The Coordinator's responsibility is to ensure that LOTO activities are properly planned, communicated, documented, and executed in compliance with approved procedures.
The Coordinator will also serve as the primary interface between the Electrical Team and System Partners whose equipment is supplied from electrical panels delivered under the electrical subcontract.
In addition, the Coordinator will manage permits, access requirements, and isolation requests involving System Partners or BC hydro responsible to feed our 600V panels.
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Key Responsibilities
- LOTO Coordination and Oversight
- Act as the project focal point for all LOTO planning activities.
- Review and verify that all Subcontractor are following approved LOTO procedures.
- Coordinate preparation and review of LOTO packages, switching plans, and isolation requests.
- Ensure required permits, approvals, and notifications are obtained before planned isolations.
- Maintain records of active and completed LOTO activities.
- Monitor compliance with project and site safety requirements.
- Identify and escalate potential conflicts, risks, or non-conformances related to isolations.
- Weekly Planning and Scheduling
- Develop and maintain a rolling LOTO schedule.
- Chair or coordinate weekly LOTO planning meetings with:
- Electrical Subcontractor
- System Partners
- Construction teams
- Commissioning teams
- Operations representatives as required
- Ensure upcoming isolation requirements are identified sufficiently in advance.
- Coordinate outage windows and work sequencing to minimize impacts to construction and testing activities.
- Publish weekly and look-ahead LOTO plans.
- Systems Partner Interface
- Act as the primary point of contact between the Electrical Team and System Partners whose equipment is fed from project electrical distribution systems.
- Coordinate energization readiness, testing requirements, and isolation requests impacting System Partner equipment.
- Facilitate communication regarding access requirements, commissioning activities, and outages.
- Track system dependencies and impacts associated with power availability.
- Permit and Access Coordination
- Coordinate permits required for work involving interfaces with System Partners.
- Manage isolation requests requiring coordination with the 25 kV System Partner.
- Ensure all parties are informed of planned outages, energizations, and system status changes.
- Support access planning where electrical or system permits are required.
- Commissioning Support
- Support testing and commissioning activities requiring temporary or permanent electrical isolations.
- Coordinate energization plans and ensure affected stakeholders are informed.
- Participate in commissioning meetings and readiness reviews.
- Track action items related to electrical interfaces and system handovers.
- This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $98,000-125,00 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards, including:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA
- Health Spending Account
- Learning, development, and internal career opportunities
- RRSP matching
- Performance-based discretionary bonus
- Share purchase program
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience on large infrastructure, rail/transit, industrial, or power projects.
- Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems up to 600V.
- Strong understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles and electrical safety practices.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and communication skills.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience with rail/transit projects.
- Experience supporting testing and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and electrical switching procedures.
- Knowledge of interface management between electrical and systems contractors.
- Knowledge of high-voltage work coordination and utility interfaces.
- ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
Qualifications
- Experience with rail/transit projects.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and electrical switching procedures.
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