Job description

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and coordinate all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities at the project site.

* Ensure proper isolation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other hazardous energy sources.

* Review and implement approved LOTO procedures, isolation plans, and energy control requirements.

* Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Operations, HSE, and Commissioning teams to ensure safe isolation.

* Verify that all isolation points are correctly identified, locked, tagged, and documented before work begins.

* Ensure compliance with project LOTO procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, and applicable Qatar safety regulations.

* Conduct and supervise LOTO briefings/toolbox talks for personnel involved in isolation activities.

* Maintain accurate LOTO registers, isolation certificates, lock/tag records, and related documentation.

* Verify zero-energy conditions before authorizing work to commence.

* Ensure proper removal of locks and tags and safe restoration of equipment after completion of work.

* Coordinate LOTO activities during testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and de-energization activities.

* Identify potential hazards associated with stored or residual energy and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.

* Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with approved LOTO procedures.

* Stop unsafe work and immediately report any LOTO or energy-isolation violation.

* Participate in safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and LOTO compliance reviews.

* Provide guidance and training to electricians, technicians, operators, and other personnel on LOTO requirements.

* Coordinate with the Permit-to-Work team to ensure isolation requirements are properly reflected in permits.

* Ensure all LOTO activities are properly handed over between shifts and work teams.

* Support the HSE team in maintaining a strong safety culture and achieving project safety objectives.

Qualification Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree (BE) in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a LOTO Supervisor.

* Strong knowledge of electrical safety, energy isolation, LOTO procedures, and Permit-to-Work systems.

* Experience in industrial, infrastructure, oil & gas, power, water treatment, or desalination projects is preferred.

* Qatar Energy LNG project approval/experience will be considered an added advantage.

* Good knowledge of safe isolation practices and hazardous energy control.

* Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, isolation plans, and related technical documents.

* Good communication and coordination skills.

* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a project environment.

* Familiarity with Qatar HSE requirements and international electrical safety standards is preferred.

Experience

* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a LOTO Supervisor, preferably within major industrial, oil & gas, power, water treatment, or desalination projects.

* Candidates with previous Qatar Energy LNG-approved experience will have an added advantage.

Key Skills

* Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Management

* Electrical Isolation

* Energy Isolation & Verification

* Permit-to-Work (PTW)

* Electrical Safety

* Isolation Certificate Management

* Commissioning & Energization Safety

* Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

* HSE Compliance

* Team Supervision & Coordination

* Safety Auditing and Inspection

* Technical Documentation