_{01st January, 2026}

Nationality: Omani 
Location: Sohar, Oman
Job Purpose: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Permit to Work (PTW) Technician to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will play a key part in ensuring safe and efficient operations by managing the PTW system, a vital component of our risk management and operational excellence framework.
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the issuance, revalidation, and closeout of permits, ensuring timely and accurate coordination.
• Receive, file, and manage work permits, complementary permits, and isolation certificates, ensuring all required signatures are completed and properly documented.
• Monitor and review work permits as per operational requirements and directives from the Production and Maintenance Superintendent, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Assess and resolve potential conflicts between work requests to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Verify that all work permits are correctly filled out, correspond to specific work orders, and include the required complementary permits.
• Actively participate in daily PTW meeting and provide necessary inputs of each PTW to facilitate safe and efficient operations.
• Control the number of hot work permits issued to adhere to site-specific safety limits.
• Ensure that copies of permits are displayed or filed at designated locations and are readily accessible for audits and reviews.
• Regularly audit the PTW system to verify compliance with company policies, PTW procedures requirements, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the HSE Lead to deliver training on the PTW process to site operational personnel, ensuring thorough understanding and compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensure that all personnel involved in the PTW process, including permit requesters, approvers and workers are adequately trained and competent in the PTW procedures.
• Conduct Work Permit Procedure briefings for contractors and visitors to ensure awareness and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Shift Supervisor to coordinate equipment preparation for maintenance based on work permits.
• Utilize the electronic PTW system to generate and submit daily reports on open and closed permits, conflicts, and compliance issues, ensuring accurate and real-time data for operational oversight and decision-making.
• Continuously ensure that all PTW related processes comply with the company PTW procedures.
• Maximise ICV during the Project phase ensuring that the local production/ maintenance personnel are adequately trained for operations.
• Prepare reports on the status of his activities, highlighting any areas of concern.
• Ensure Company rules and specifications are implemented throughout the project for all production and maintenance topics.

 
Qualifications and Experience:

• A diploma in engineering, safety management, or a related technical field is often preferred. Relevant fields include mechanical, electrical, or process engineering.
• Certified PTW.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing or operating a Permit to Work (PTW) system, including issuing, reviewing, and monitoring work permits.
• Experience in similar position (years): 4+ years of experience in oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals, or power plants.

 
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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