LOTO Authority

Bechtel Corporation•Chandler, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The LOTO Tagging Authority (TA) reports to the Lead LOTO Tagging Authority and receives and acts on requests to perform work on components or systems that are energized or could become energized. The TA manages energy isolation in accordance with corporate and project-specific procedures and serves as the primary on-site LOTO Tagging Authority for commissioning. The role works with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, equipment suppliers, commissioning teams, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to develop and execute testing and validation programs. It provides technical leadership during system turnover, integrated systems testing, regulatory inspections, and operational readiness activities to help ensure life safety systems are functional, code-compliant, documented, and ready for safe occupancy and operation. The position manages the project's integrated LOTO program, coordinating subcontractors, joint-venture partners, and other affected entities to deliver a safe, consistent program for work control and hazardous-energy isolation. The TA identifies isolation boundaries, develops and issues Energy Isolation Permits (EIPs), administers the program and its records, supports construction, operations, and commissioning teams with piping, mechanical, and electrical isolations, and monitors subcontractor compliance and LOTO equipment installation. The position also maintains project EIP training records, procures materials for the program, and addresses EIP problems and inspections. The role is based at a construction site in Chandler, Arizona, and requires a flexible schedule as needed, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. Field work includes inspections in construction-site conditions, which may involve heat and humidity, ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. Some lifting is required, as is using task-appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
Heavy industrial direct-hire construction experience.
Experience in construction for oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station projects.
Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes, acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively and positively in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule if required, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Physical ability to conduct field inspections, including extensive walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and in small or confined spaces.
Ability to perform some lifting and to enter and exit the project site on foot.
Ability to use appropriate standard-issued personal protective equipment for assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Understanding of applicable Bechtel processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures.
Advanced knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects.
Experience managing technical services subcontracts.

Responsibilities

Manage the integrated LOTO program, coordinating subcontractors, JV partners, and other affected entities to ensure safe and uniform control of work and isolation of hazardous energy.
Ensure the energy isolation program complies with SWPPs, STCPs, and Q4Safety, and use Q4Safety for electronic Energy Isolation Permits (EIPs).
Support Construction, Operations, and Commissioning teams with piping, mechanical, and electrical isolations.
Identify isolation boundaries based on work scope and develop and issue EIPs.
Administer and manage the energy isolation program, including strict enforcement and record keeping.
Coordinate activities with other disciplines or areas and client representatives.
Maintain the project training program and register related to EIPs.
Procure material required to support energy isolation management.
Monitor subcontractor activities for compliance with energy isolation requirements.
Resolve problems with and inspect EIPs.
Monitor installation of LOTO equipment, including locks and tags.
Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities.
Work required hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to support the project.
Conduct field inspections, including inspections in construction-site conditions and environments.