JOB DESCRIPTION

WOOD is recruiting a Permit Author to join our team in Brunei.

To deliver a high quality, consistent and competent construction Permit Coordinator / Author capability in accordance with the project requirements, standards, and procedures for the BSP Facilities Rejuvenation Project

RESPONSIBILITIES

The principal responsibilities of the Permit Author are:

• Overall responsibility to the Construction Coordinator for the creation of a safe control of work activities in accordance with the project procedures. This includes the creation of all Work Control Certificates (WCC).
• Read, understand, and implement all applicable company / project policies, working practices and procedures, ensuring at all times that the WCC created are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Will attend the required permit vision mandatory training and be required to achieve the required authorizations from BSP Operations.
• Be familiar and efficient in the use of the computer - based tool commonly referred to as Integrated Safe System of Work (ISSOW) provided for issuing of Work Permits and in case of system unavailability, the paper - based version.
• Ensure all WCC are in accordance with applicable work pack / job card instructions, associated procedures, and drawings / sketches
• Liaising closely with the Area Authority (AA) & Performing Authority (PA) when planning WCCs to ensure all the appropriate mechanical / process / electrical hazards and controls have been identified for that task
• Ensuring that the appropriate level of risk assessment has been carried out for the task, i.e. Level 1 or Level 2 RA
• Ensure that all documentation associated with the WCC is attached; including but not limited to: Isolation Control Certificates, marked up drawings or P&IDs, Task Risk Assessment, COSHH Manual Handling Certificate and electrical safety documents (Electrical Permit to Work, Sanction for Test, Limitation of Access)
• To advise and support construction personnel on the installation / site to ensure a greater awareness and safer operation of the system
• Provide support to trades / disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi - discipline Risk Assessment Team.
• Ensure applicable WCC is in order to complete work scope in a controlled and safe manner.
• Ensure appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) is in order to complete work scope in a safe and controlled manner.
• Read, understand, and implement all applicable company / project policies, working practices and procedures, ensuring at all times that the (P.T.W.) work scope is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Provide support to trades / disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi - discipline Risk Assessment Team.
• Ensure applicable Permit to Work (PTW) is appropriate to complete work scope in a controlled and safe manner.
• Ensure Risk Assessments (RA) are appropriate to complete the work scope in a safe and controlled manner.

Allied occasional duties

• Support for safety and health issues within experience and competence
• Participate in permit vision audits
• Participate and contribute to HSSE process and project Safety initiatives
• Mentor / coach engineering graduates and national engineering staff.

Key internal interfaces

• Construction Superintendent
• Construction discipline supervisors including structural, piping, mechanical, scaffolding, painting, Rope access and E&I.
• HSSE Team
• Work Preparation Manager
• Pre - Commissioning Team
• Completions Team
• Construction Manager

Key external interfaces

• BSP Permit Coordinators
• BSP Operations Team
• Equipment and Materials Vendors and Subcontractors

Core competencies

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications (Essential):

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable background in defined trade
• Demonstrable understanding of the basic principles of PTW systems
• Demonstrable understanding of O&G related HSE practices / procedures.
• Offshore experience in similar role.
• Demonstrable experience of BSP / Shell ISSOW PTW experience

Competencies and Personal Qualities

• English, basic - essential
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Flexible - able to comply / adapt to company / client requirements
• Ability working to and delivering to deadlines.
• Ability to interact with other personnel within department.
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised.
• Desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to work in a multi - cultural environment.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation.
• Ability to work to deadlines in an accurate consistent and structured manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide guidance to other team members
• Ability to follow / comply with procedures and recognized working practices
• Good understanding of project procedures and drawings
• IT Literate in major software packages (Word / Excel)
• Good understanding of the basic principles of PTW systems associated with ISSOW

Qualifications / Training

Essential:

• Recognized O&G discipline background
• Fully conversant with Project Management Systems with extensive knowledge of ISSOW / Permit Vision and Construction Practices and procedures
• IT Literate (Excel / Word / Power point etc.) with experience in JMS
• BOSIET / Approved Offshore Medical
• MIST / IMIST

Desirable:

• Management NVQ Level 4
• First Step
• Conversant with TRM process
• Accident / Incident Investigation
• Amec Foster Wheeler mandatory training, induction, risk awareness, etc.

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience and at least 5 years offshore PTW experience of which 3 years in a coordination role
• Demonstrable experience in similar role or Senior position in Oil & Gas construction management
• Delivery focused with proven experience in achieving project goals whilst maintain high standards in HSSE at all times
• Extensive knowledge of the construction process, its implementation and management. Fully conversant with project management tools
• Experienced in the production of detailed quality WCC's
• Experienced in the management of personnel and all aspects of team working
• Extensive knowledge of O&G related HSSE safe working practices / procedures
• Ability to deliver training to personnel within the construction team - commitment to develop team members
• Ability to interface and interact with management and client Representatives at all levels

Desirable:

• Local Bruneian

Personal qualities, aptitudes, and skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and provide direction to ensure subordinate staff comply with operating manual and relevant procedures
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Flexible - able to comply / adapt to company / client requirements
• Ability working to and delivering to deadlines.
• Ability to interact with other personnel within department.
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised.
• Desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to work in a multi - cultural environment.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HSE safe working practices and procedures and their implementation.
• Ability to work to deadlines in an accurate consistent and structured manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide guidance to other team members
• Ability to follow / comply with procedures and recognized working practices
• Good understanding of project procedures and drawings Literate in major software packages (Word / Excel)
• Good understanding of the basic principles of PTW systems associated with ISSOW

Competencies - generic

• Shall be able to read, write and speak English possesses a good understanding of safe working practices, policies and regulations and can demonstrate commitment to safe working at all times
• Comply with operational and safety manuals and procedures
• Extensive experience of ISSOW / Permit Vision

Competencies - technical

• Ability to interpret project procedures and drawings in particular extensive understanding of P&ID's / SLD's etc.
• Ability to produce technical documents and procedures covering all aspects of the construction process
• IT Literate in all major software packages (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability to compile accurate data and produce detailed management reports
• Must have good knowledge on international construction and safety codes
• Must be familiar with the hazardous high fire risk situations

Competencies - project / department specific

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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