Job description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

• To execute and control electrical isolation and de-isolation activities in support of the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring the safe preparation, verification, and restoration of electrical systems for high-risk work. The role coordinates PTW

processes from the Control Room and field, verifies isolation documentation and LOTO compliance, and ensures safe energization and de-energization in line with IMI procedures, with authority to hold or refuse permits where safety requirements are

not met. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Execute electrical isolations and de-isolations (switching and switching supervision where applicable) for PTW-controlled work, in accordance with IMI Electrical Isolation and LOTO procedures.

• Prepare, verify, and implement switching programs and isolation plans, including identification of all energy sources, isolation points, back-feeds, interlocks, and stored energy hazards.

• Apply and control LOTO devices (locks, tags, lock boxes) and ensure personal locks are applied/removed only by the authorized personnel; maintain key control and lock box integrity where used.

• Verify zero-energy state before work starts (e.g., test for absence of voltage/test-before-touch as applicable) and confirm isolation effectiveness at the point of work, documenting results in the isolation certificate.

• Issue, update, maintain electrical isolation certificates and associated registers, ensuring permit activation only occurs when isolations are completed, verified, and correctly documented.

• Control and track long-term and complex isolations (including shift handover), ensuring continuity of LOTO control, status boards/registers accuracy, and formal handover/acceptance.

• Conduct routine field verification that isolation points, tags, barriers, and PTW postings match approved documentation, and correct discrepancies prior to work continuation.

• Coordinate with Issuing Authorities (IA) and Performing Authorities (PA) to manage SIMOPS conflicts, prevent inadvertent energization, and ensure isolations remain effective throughout the job.

• Suspend PTW and stop isolation/de-isolation activities when unsafe conditions, uncontrolled energy, inadequate documentation, or deviation from the switching plan is identified; escalate and resume only when controls are established and

authorized by procedure.

• Execute safe restoration and reenergization, including removal of LOTO in the correct sequence, confirmation that work is complete and area is safe, update of certificates/registers, and formal hand back to operations/IA and closure of associated

permits.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education • Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Safety, or related technical field.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

• NEBOSH IGC (Preferred) • NEBOSH Process Safety (Desirable)

• NFPA 70E • NFPA 70 (NEC) (Desirable) • OSHA 30 Hrs.

• IOSH • PTW Certifications (preferred).

• SIMOPS Awareness Training (preferred).

• Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and LOTO Training (preferred).

• Electrical Safety Awareness (required). Competencies   (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong understanding of electrical isolation, LOTO, and energized system hazards.

• Ability to interpret isolation certificates, switching programs, and electrical drawings.

• High attention to detail in documentation and verification.

• Effective communication with electrical teams, PTW stakeholders, and supervisors.

• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and initiate immediate suspension of permits.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills. Experience

• Minimum 9 years of experience in electrical operations, commissioning, maintenance, or HSE roles.

• Experience in shipyards, oil & gas, or industrial environments preferred.

Languages • English (required). • Arabic (advantage). • Urdu (advantage). • Hindi (advantage).

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma