Commissioning Specialist IV LOTO

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers.  They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

The Commissioning Specialist – LOTO is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation processes during pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities. This role ensures personnel safety, regulatory compliance, and safe system energization while coordinating with construction, operations, engineering, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain LOTO and energy isolation procedures for project systems and equipment.
• Coordinate isolation boundaries, lockout plans, and permit requirements for commissioning activities.
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for system energization and startup.
• Conduct field audits to ensure compliance with project HSE standards and LOTO requirements.
• Lead isolation walkdowns, tag verification, and lock removal processes.
• Interface with construction, operations, maintenance, and commissioning teams to support safe execution of work.
• Maintain LOTO registers, isolation records, and turnover documentation.
• Support startup activities, troubleshooting, and system handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, startup, construction, or operations within industrial, oil & gas, chemical, power, mining, or manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, hazardous energy control, permit-to-work systems, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience on large EPC projects with Fluor or other major contractors.
• Commissioning or safety certifications.
• Experience with digital LOTO management systems and turnover databases.