CQV Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator

CQV Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator

Our client is a leading global EPCM company with worldwide operations and projects across Ireland. They are currently seeking an experienced Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator to join their team in an exciting pharma project located in Limerick.

The Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and governance of energy isolation activities across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and projects.

Key Deliverables

• Approved LOTO procedures and isolation plans
• Isolation registers and status tracking
• Field verification and audit records
• Training and authorisation records
• LOTO related incident reports and corrective actions

Responsibilities

• LOTO Program Management
  • Act as the single point of coordination for all LOTO activities within the designated area or project
  • Ensure implementation and compliance with the site LOTO policy, procedures, and standards
  • Review and maintain equipment specific LOTO procedures, including: Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Thermal, Chemical and process energy
  • Ensure all energy sources are identified, isolated, verified, and documented prior to work
• CQV & Project Support
  • Support Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) activities involving: Initial energisation and de energisation, Partial system handover, Live testing under controlled conditions, Complex boundary isolations
  • Coordinate safe de isolation and re energisation during commissioning and start up phases
• Permit to Work
  • Interface closely with the Permit to Work (PTW) system to ensure LOTO requirements are clearly defined and implemented
  • Coordinate isolations between Construction, CQV, Operations, Maintenance, Vendors
  • Ensure LOTO status is clearly communicated during shift changes and handovers
• Field Oversight & Verification
  • Verify correct installation and removal of Personal locks, Group locks, Lock boxes, Tags and boundary identification
  • Conduct field audits and spot checks of LOTO execution
  • Intervene and stop work if energy isolation is found to be ineffective or compromised
• Contractor & Vendor Management
  • Ensure contractors and vendors comply with site LOTO procedures
  • Review contractor RAMS to confirm adequate energy control measures
  • Coordinate multi party lockout scenarios involving multiple employers and disciplines
• Training & Competency
  • Ensure personnel involved in LOTO are trained, authorised, competent for their role (Authorised, Affected, or Responsible Person)
  • Deliver or coordinate LOTO training and awareness sessions, including CQV specific use cases
• Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Support investigation of LOTO related incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to strengthen the LOTO program
  • Participate in audits and inspections related to energy isolation and personnel safety

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role
• Formal LOTO or Energy Isolation training
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
• Technical qualification or trade background is a preference
• Excellent communication, coordination, and field leadership skills