Permit to Work and Construction Coordinator required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Issuing the permit after ensuring that all necessary precautions have been taken and conditions are met.
• Overseeing the work being carried out and ensuring compliance with the permit conditions.
• Performing the work in accordance with the permit conditions and established safety protocols.
• Monitoring the work site for safety compliance and advising on safety matters.
• Being prepared to respond to emergencies that may arise during the permitted work.
• Ensuring effective communication between all parties involved in the permitted work.
• Coordination of onshore / offshore construction/installation with the primary focus being Health and Safety.
• Chair the Daily Site Meeting for co-ordination of works will all contractors.
• Monitoring via inspection the offshore and onshore works to ensure works are being conducted in accordance with accepted RAMS and in compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice
• Reviewing and accepting on behalf of the PC Risk Assessments / Method Statements (RAMS). This will involve detailed understanding of the offshore construction works for an offshore wind farm and the ability to advise on working methods and RAMS submissions to reflect the daily changing circumstances that can occur.
• Supporting the Principal Contractor and Contractor construction management teams in the execution of their roles.
• Providing defined construction reports, for inclusion in the monthly Project report.
• Raising alerts to any perceived trends relating to HSE risks or transgressions developing onshore / offshore as they arise; e.g. Early Warning.
• Instructing the Contractor to stop the Works for immediate health and safety and protection of environment reasons.
• Promptly identify and notify on any issue that may arise or have the potential to arise during the course of the works and shall provide assistance in resolving any issues.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in the offshore wind industry.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience with construction coordination.
• Experience with Offshore Permit to Work systems.
• Permit training essential.
• Strong ability to coordinate interfaces with other stakeholders.
• Possesses a high HSE mindset and awareness process at the forefront of any task.