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Permit Isolation Coordinator

Orion Group · Posted Sep 28, 2026

Company Orion Group Location Westmorland and Furness Employment type Full-time Posted Sep 28, 2026 Listed via Orion Group

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Permit & Isolation Coordinator, based in Barrow-in-Furness.
Responsibilities:
SSoW Management & Coordination Manage day-to-day SSoW processes. Chair daily verification and SIMOPS meetings.
Ensure alignment of work activities and risk controls.
Permit to Work Execution Act as Issuing Authority for permits. Ensure permits are robust, risk assessed, and compliant.
Maintain high standards of permit quality and control.
Isolation Control & ICC Governance Prepare and control Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).
Conduct LTI audits and isolation reviews.
Ensure integrity of isolations and prevention of loss of containment.
Operating Integrity (OI) Support Support CoW Supervisor in delivery of OI requirements.
Ensure compliance with OI standards and procedures.
Contribute to assurance and continuous improvement.
SIMOPS & Risk Management Coordinate simultaneous operations to minimise risk.
Ensure clear communication of hazards and controls.
Intervene where conflicts or risks are identified.
System Ownership & Governance (P-Vision)
Own P-Vision system accuracy and housekeeping.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with system requirements.
Maintain up-to-date and reliable work control records.
Compliance & Assurance Ensure adherence to SSoW and company procedures.
Identify and address non-compliance.
Support audits and assurance activities.
Continuous Improvement & Discipline Drive improvements in CoW and permit processes. Promote operational discipline and best practice. Support lessons learned and system enhancements.
Experience & Qualifications:
Demonstrable record in Health, Safety and Environment management, complying with legislation, with IOSH and other relevant competencies expected for the job role.
Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance.
The inherent hazards of operating in this nature and the substances involved require the job holder to possess a thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance.
Proven experience of and the ability to stimulate creativity, innovation and change culture, coach individuals and manage real change across a diverse workforce.
The successful candidate will have practical experience and demonstrate a clear understanding of terminal process plant, specifically including the technologies used at the terminals Technical knowledge and experience of the Permit to Work System BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline An Engineering Apprenticeship with associated experience & qualifications (ONC or equivalent minimum) will ideally underpin the successful candidate’s credentials.
Desirable, qualified to degree level or similar People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.

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