LOTO Coordinator - Industrial Projects

Position Overview

As a LOTO Coordinator, you will be responsible for the implementation of LOTO procedures.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve our customers across multiple markets on projects of varying scale and complexity level. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt. 
Our rapidly growing Industrial & Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities. 

Location

This position will first be assigned to our project in Sparwood, BC with our corporate office based in Calgary, AB. The successful candidate will be available to travel to both locations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of project LOTO Procedure.
• Expected to have detailed knowledge of electrical isolation / de-energization requirements and best practices related to construction and commissioning safety and extensive work experience in this area.
• Liaise with various groups to identify permit requirements for high-risk permitted activities.
• Liaise with various groups to ensure clear methods for communicating work across multi-area permits.
• Approves complex LOTO plan (when required).
• Carry out regular audits to verify that LOTO processes are in place, being followed and are effective.
• Participate in permit meetings, Construction & Commissioning Operations. (when required.)
• Carry out LOTO training to project personnel on processes & objectives.
• Interface with parties executing work in the assigned area to ensure work involving coordination is consistently identified, assessed, and mitigated to allow safe and efficient execution of tasks.
• Verify risk mitigation controls are adequate.
• Ensure work are progressed safely and efficiently and that skills and knowledge are shared to enhance improvements within the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Journeyman or associated qualifications.
• Broad technical and working knowledge of Construction and Commissioning operations.
• Knowledge of rail, energy, industrial project preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar LOTO role, managing complex activities throughout the construction, commissioning phases of Projects.
• Advanced ability to lead and influence contractors and subcontractors, given majority of the work is high risk activities.
• A strongly demonstrated understanding of permitting processes, complexities, and challenges.
• Experience comprehending and complying with provincial and local regulations and guidelines and preparing permit applications in response to such requirements and recommendations.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within a company.
• Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.