PCAPP, Lock-Out Tag-Out (LO/TO) Technician

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Project Overview:

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) will safely destroy 2,611 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. Neutralization followed by biotreatment is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the Pueblo chemical weapons stockpile. The PCAPP plant began the operations and munition destruction phase as of September 2016.

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

Job Summary:

The LOTO Coordinator participates in the project’s Lockout Tagout (LOTO) program during Closure Phase 2 - Demolition. This role provides day to day technical leadership on energy isolation planning and execution, ensures compliance with project/corporate procedures, and develops team capability (training, coaching, and competency) so work is performed safely and efficiently. #LI-CL1

Major Responsibilities:

• LOTO Program Leadership & Governance
• Ensure compliance with applicable Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Isolation Planning & Execution
• Provide expert input to the Bechtel and subcontractor teams on mechanical, piping, and electrical isolations, test procedures, and work authorizations.
• Identify isolation boundaries from work scope, develop and issue isolation permits, markup engineering drawings, de energize equipment, depressurize systems, and implement proper isolation devices (locks, tags, blinds, etc.)
• Field Oversight & Contractor Management
• Monitor installation and removal of LOTO equipment (locks, tags, lockboxes) and verify conformance to isolation plans; conduct field checks and problem resolution as needed.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines/areas and representatives to align scope, timing, and safe system conditions
• Training, Competency & Communication
• Develop, deliver, and maintain the project’s training program and training register for LOTO; provide coaching and guidance to all personnel and act as the technical point of contact for isolation queries.
• Reporting, Systems & Tools
• Track work progress, prepare reports/forecasts, and implement project analysis tools to support decision making and program performance visibility.
• Materials, Equipment & Logistics
• Procure and manage LOTO materials/hardware and maintain appropriate registers (locks, tags, hasps, lockboxes, etc.) to support ongoing field activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, project management, or related discipline with a minimum of 8-11 years of relevant experience or without a degree 15-17 years of relevant work experience in the design, construction, systems, or field engineering on industrial or government projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Safety and Quality Management Systems concepts and principles.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely reports.
• Use of individual initiative to lead assignments through to completion. Demonstrated team leadership across client, project, contractors, and specialty service providers within time critical delivery schedules; strong oral/written communication and problem solving skills; ability to work effectively under job site conditions.
• Ability to perform extensive walking on active construction/operations sites; climb ladders/scaffolds; work at heights, on uneven surfaces, and in constricted/confined spaces; variable shifts (day/night/weekends/holidays) as needed.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database application in accordance with Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and defining isolation boundaries; knowledge of multi discipline construction methods and safe work practices.

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