LOTO Supervisor

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

Bachelors 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