LOTO Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator to oversee the implementation and administration of Lockout/Tagout procedures during the commissioning and startup phases of large industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects. This individual will serve as the primary authority for ensuring hazardous energy control procedures are executed safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with commissioning, construction, operations, contractors, and project leadership to maintain a safe work environment throughout system turnover and startup activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the project's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program throughout commissioning and startup activities.
• Review, authorize, and coordinate hazardous energy isolation requests in accordance with established work authorization processes.
• Verify proper isolation of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process energy sources prior to work activities.
• Conduct Zero Energy Verification (ZEV) to confirm equipment has been safely isolated before maintenance or commissioning work begins.
• Coordinate equipment custody transfer between construction, commissioning, operations, and client organizations.
• Ensure all locks, tags, permits, and energy isolation devices are properly documented, installed, and removed in accordance with project procedures.
• Maintain complete LOTO records, logs, permits, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Train project personnel on Lockout/Tagout procedures, hazardous energy control practices, and site requirements.
• Identify, document, and escalate safety concerns, procedural deviations, and lessons learned.
• Support final project turnover by ensuring all active energy isolation records and documentation are properly transitioned to facility operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Lockout/Tagout programs, commissioning, startup, operations, maintenance, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) requirements and hazardous energy control practices.
• Experience coordinating work involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process systems.
• Familiarity with commissioning and startup activities within industrial or power facilities.
• Experience maintaining LOTO documentation, permits, and energy isolation records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with construction, engineering, commissioning, operations, and contractor personnel.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to project sites as required.