LOTO Officer

Position: LOTO Officer (Lockout / Tagout) – Solar / PV Project

Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in Solar / PV Projects

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced LOTO Officer to support our Solar / PV construction project in KSA. The role is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) system to ensure all hazardous energy sources are properly isolated before inspection, maintenance, testing, or repair works are carried out on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) program on-site in accordance with project safety procedures.
• Identify hazardous energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and stored energy systems.
• Ensure proper isolation, lockout, tagging, verification, and release procedures are followed before work begins.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, electrical, and construction teams for safe equipment isolation.
• Verify Zero Energy State (ZES) before authorizing work on equipment or systems.
• Maintain LOTO registers, isolation records, permits, and related documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with LOTO procedures.
• Investigate LOTO violations, unsafe acts, or procedural gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver LOTO awareness training / toolbox talks to site personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with KSA HSE regulations, client requirements, and international safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a LOTO Officer / Electrical Safety Officer / HSE Officer in Solar / PV, power, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of energy isolation procedures, electrical safety, and hazardous energy control.
• Familiarity with switchgear, transformers, inverters, substations, MCCs, and electrical distribution systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of PTW systems and how LOTO integrates with permit-controlled work.
• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA LOTO, or equivalent are preferred.
• Good communication, coordination, and documentation skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience in utility-scale Solar / PV projects.
• GCC / Saudi Arabia project experience is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of HV / MV / LV electrical systems is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person