Permit-to-Work (PTW) Manager- Mission Critical Infrastructure

PTW Manager

PTW System Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Permit-to-Work system aligned with client requirements and international safety standards.
• Manage and control all permit categories including Hot Work, Cold Work, Electrical Isolation/Energization, Confined Space Entry, Work at Height, and LOTO permits.
• Ensure permits are properly reviewed, issued, monitored, suspended, and closed in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain permit compliance across all project phases, including construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.

High-Risk Activity Control

• Coordinate and control high-risk activities within mission-critical environments.
• Manage permit controls for energized electrical works, UPS systems, battery installations, generators, fuel systems, pressure testing, and mechanical commissioning activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols within live operational facilities and "no mistake" environments.

Interface & Coordination

• Liaise with construction, MEP, CSA, ELV, commissioning, operations, and HSE teams.
• Coordinate simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) to prevent conflicts, operational risks, and service interruptions.
• Facilitate daily PTW coordination meetings and permit reviews.

Isolation & LOTO Management

• Develop and enforce electrical and mechanical isolation procedures.
• Implement and manage Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) programs.
• Verify energy isolation and zero-energy states prior to work execution.
• Maintain isolation registers, logs, and tracking systems.

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Coordinate PTW requirements for FAT, SAT, IST, integrated systems testing, black building testing, and failure scenario testing.
• Ensure risk assessments and mitigation measures are established before energization and testing activities.
• Support commissioning teams in maintaining safe testing environments.

HSE Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project HSE plans, Qatar regulations, and international safety standards.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments (RA) and Method Statements (MS).
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and permit compliance reviews.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain PTW registers, permit logs, isolation records, and audit documentation.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly PTW performance reports.
• Ensure full traceability and audit readiness of all permit-related activities.
• Monitor permit trends and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver PTW, isolation, and LOTO training programs for engineers, supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Promote workforce awareness of permit procedures and emergency response requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to operational safety and permit management.

Qualifications & Experience

• **Years of Experience:**
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in construction, commissioning, operations, or mission-critical facilities.
• Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience managing Permit-to-Work systems.
• **Education:**
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or live operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of PTW systems, isolation management, and Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures.
• Experience coordinating high-risk construction and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with Tier III and Tier IV data center environments.
• Strong understanding of NFPA, IEC, OSHA standards, and Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS).
• Excellent stakeholder management, coordination, and communication skills.

• PTW Management Certification

• LOTO Certification
• OSHA or equivalent HSE certifications

Skills & Competencies

• Permit-to-Work Management

• Data Center Operations

• SIMOPS Coordination

• Risk Assessment & Method Statements

• HSE Compliance

• Commissioning Safety Management

• Incident Investigation
• Stakeholder Coordination