Commissioning PTW Coordinator – B2B

Location
Qatar Offshore

Work Pattern

• 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week

• 10 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation

Contract Type
36 months (with possibility of extension)

Start Date
April 2026

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator to support Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) activities on offshore projects. The role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and verification of all permit to work activities, including Brownfield tie-ins, isolation design, hazard assessments, and SIMOPS.

The role-holder will act as the focal point for PTW management, ensuring work is executed safely, in compliance with procedures, and aligned with project schedules. This position involves close collaboration with project teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and subcontractors in a dynamic offshore environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company focal point for all PTWs during hook-up and commissioning phases, ensuring work aligns with project schedules

• Ensure strong link between PTW preparation, HSE requirements, and execution of work

• Verify PTW originator submissions and confirm compliance with procedures

• Conduct quality checks of permits, supporting documentation, and certificates prior to issue

• Audit permits, isolations, and associated certificates such as confined space entries and gas tests

• Support and attend PTW coordination and SIMOPS meetings, maintaining alignment with project schedules

• Ensure timely submission and closure of PTWs in line with procedures and commissioning schedules

• Coordinate PTW activities with the commissioning/completions team to prevent clashes with other work parties

• Provide daily and weekly reporting, liaising with contractors and subcontractors on all PTW matters

• Track permit compliance, identify failure modes, and contribute lessons learned

Requirements

• High School Diploma (minimum)

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in PTW coordination, including 5 years with field equipment in oil and gas, petrochemical plants, construction yards, or shipyards

• Broad knowledge of onshore/offshore oil and gas projects (greenfield and brownfield)

• In-depth knowledge of PTW procedures, isolation design, confined space entry, gas testing, commissioning documentation, and SIMOPS

• Experience coordinating PTW delivery in EPC projects and working with large, multi-disciplinary teams

• Knowledge of commissioning, hook-up, hydrotesting, pipe cleaning, loop checking, and electrical systems (LV/MV/HV) advantageous

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills

• Ability to work under tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and changing priorities

• Excellent communication skills in English; fluency in Chinese advantageous

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced computer literacy

• Willingness to travel as required

• Commitment to mentoring and developing Qatari employees