PTW Coordinator

Kent is seeking a Permit To Work (PTW) Coordinator to join our Brisbane Projects team, supporting the Ampol Future Fuels Desulphurisation project. The PTW Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the permit issuing system, ensuring compliance with project permit policies and procedures. This role involves close collaboration with construction and completions teams, as well as subcontractors, to ensure the permit process is executed efficiently and with the highest safety standards for all parties involved.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a vital Australian infrastructure project that plays a key role in reducing emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability.

• Manage the Kent Permit to Work System including development and system improvements to meet organisational standards and needs.
• Issue permits in accordance with Kent permit to work system procedures.
• Ensure permit clarity and accuracy prior to issuing permit, including defined scope of work, location of work, safe system of work, plant and equipment used to perform work, work party, SIMOPS and relevant risk assessments.
• Ensure accurate validation, re-validation, suspension, handover, closure, completion and filing of all work permits and supporting documentation.
• Check and monitor relevant qualifications, competency, licenses, and supervision relevant to permitting. 
• Liaise with Project Safety Supervisor/Advisors to make sure all risk assessments have been carried out at the correct level and are attached to the permits.
• Field assurance of permitted work areas to ensure compliance with Permit conditions. 
• Monitor external hazards that impact the Permit system, ie. client operations, weather conditions, construction activities and local conditions.
• Ensuring the work site has been left in a safe condition prior to closing any permit
• Attend regular construction meetings to understand daily job scope, provide updates on activity progress that impact work permit operations.
• Provide training to Project personnel in the Kent PTW process.

At Kent, you can expect to be working within our established procedures and processes, with some support from your colleagues. They’ll take the time to explain tasks, and then trust you to get the job done! We might also ask you to support other colleagues in areas you excel in.  We’ll be trusting you to enhance Kent’s reputation in your daily interactions, to seek out the information and support you need, and to be open to learning new things and gaining new experiences. At this stage, you will focus on honing your craft without the added responsibility of supervising others.

If you would like to be considered, please submit your application. 

Due to the expected volume of candidates, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Kent is committed to workplace diversity and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders candidates to apply.