Permit to Work Coordinator

About Us  

Resource Services Group (RSGx) is a leading provider of innovative, integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We deliver major projects across the Oil & Gas, Mining, and Infrastructure sectors both in Australia and overseas. Our focus is on working collaboratively with clients to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

About the Role

RSGx are currently seeking an experienced PTW Coordinator to act as the custodian of the Principal’s PTW system and manage the end-to-end PTW process during commissioning including issuing, tracking and closing permits; ensure consistent, correct application across all work fronts.

This role forms part of an integrated commissioning team on a first-of-its-kind project. It’s an excellent opportunity to further strengthen your commissioning capability.

     Project overview:

• Integrated commissioning team role supporting shutdown, commissioning, and start-up
• Strong focus on safe, disciplined execution for a major client
• 2:1 roster
• Flights provided from Australian capital cities to Pilbara, WA

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all permits are correctly documented, stored in accordance with site procedures; maintain and update PTW logs and databases for audit and review purposes.
• Operate the permit desk: intake, screening, coordination, issuance, field validation, suspension, and closure.
• Run daily permit coordination meetings (construction, commissioning, operations, OEMs) to plan and deconflict SIMOPS.
• Maintain a live permit board showing active permits, isolations, boundaries, hazardous area access certificates, and conflicts.
• Ensure Isolation Statements are accurate, complete, and traceable (unique IDs, lock numbers, point-of-isolation photos, verifier signatures).
• Coordinate group locks and personal locks, ensuring correct application of lock boxes and authorization levels.
• Validate return-to-service steps: removal sequence, function tests, barrier reinstatement, and permit closure.
• Administer Hazardous Area Access Certificates (Zones 0/1/2) and verify equipment compliance (IECEx/ATEX, EPLs, earthing/bonding).
• Enforce ignition source control: hot work exclusions, static control, intrinsically safe devices, and exclusion zones around hydrogen systems.
• Verify hydrogen system readiness: purge/inert sequences, LEL detectors calibration/bump tests, alarm setpoints, vent/ESD operability.
• Confirm portable gas detectors usage and calibration status; track daily bump test records linked to permits.
• Verify that all work activities comply with the Principal’s PTW process and isolation/tagging procedures.
• Confirm that Job Hazard Analyses are completed before permit approval.
• Act as the central point of contact between operations, commissioning teams, and Contractors Consultant for PTW-related matters.
• Communicate permit conditions and safety requirements to all involved personnel.
• Ensure personnel involved in PTW activities have completed required training and hold valid certifications.
• Provide guidance and support to teams on PTW procedures and compliance requirements.

About You

• Previous project experience in a similar role in commissioning, start-up and operations phases.
• Training in Gas Testing.
• Experience in reviewing JHA and PTW documentation.
• Experience in reviewing and updating a PTW system and associated documentation would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?  

• Be part of a groundbreaking energy transition project driving a sustainable future.
• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

If you are interested in this role, APPLY NOW.

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