Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $59.09hr - $63.31hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in electrical maintenance, commissioning, operations, or construction environments.
• Extensive experience working with LV, MV, and HV electrical systems.
• Proven experience with industrial power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, substations, and protection systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Significant experience leading complex Lockout/Tagout programs and energy isolation activities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multiple contractor organizations simultaneously.
• Experience supporting installation, commissioning, start-up, or maintenance of large industrial facilities, power generation, transmission, or HVDC projects.
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety principles, hazardous energy control, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced project environments with high safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the project LOTO program in compliance with applicable regulatory, client, and company requirements.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings, switching procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Establish and validate safe energy isolation boundaries for HVDC converter station systems and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate complex LOTO activities involving multiple contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and client representatives.
• Lead pre-job planning meetings and energy isolation reviews to ensure all affected parties understand the scope of work and isolation requirements.
• Verify lockout boundaries and isolation points for LV, MV, and HV electrical systems.
• Ensure proper application, documentation, tracking, and removal of locks, tags, grounds, and associated isolation devices.
• Interface closely with construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and safety personnel to support safe execution of work activities.
• Conduct field audits, inspections, and verification activities to ensure compliance with approved LOTO procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex isolation conflicts, scheduling constraints, and system interface issues.
• Maintain LOTO logs, records, permits, and turnover documentation.
• Support energization and commissioning activities while ensuring effective management of personnel safety and system integrity.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to contractors and project personnel regarding safe energy isolation practices.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development related to energy control activities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with HVDC converter stations, transmission systems, or utility-scale power projects.
• Electrical Journeyman, Master Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related technical qualification.
• Certified LOTO, Electrical Safety, or High Voltage Switching credentials.
• Knowledge of commissioning management systems and permit-to-work processes.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and utility industry safe work practices.

Skills:

• Lockout/Tagout Program Management.
• Electrical Isolation Planning.
• HV/MV/LV Systems Expertise.
• Electrical Drawing Interpretation.
• Contractor Coordination.
• Commissioning and Start-Up Support.
• Permit-to-Work Systems.
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification.
• Leadership and Team Coordination.
• Incident Prevention and Safety Compliance.

Qualification And Education:

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience in electrical maintenance, commissioning, operations, or construction environments.
• Extensive experience working with LV, MV, and HV electrical systems.
• Proven experience with industrial power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, substations, and protection systems.