Position Summary
The LOTO Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program to ensure the safe control of hazardous energy during construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activities. This role plays a critical function in protecting personnel, equipment, and facility operations-particularly in complex environments such as data centers, mission critical facilities, and advanced manufacturing plants.
The LOTO Coordinator ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and client-specific energy control procedures. This is a safety sensitive position.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the site-specific Lockout/Tagout program.
- Create and review energy control procedures (ECPs) for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ensure all hazardous energy sources are properly identified, documented, and controlled.
- Coordinate and supervise LOTO activities for construction, commissioning, maintenance, and start-up operations.
- Verify proper application and removal of locks and tags.
- Maintain real-time LOTO logs and system status boards.
- Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Train and certify authorized and affected employees in LOTO procedures.
- Conduct refresher training and toolbox talks as needed.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and applicable client safety standards.
- Support internal and external safety audits.
- Serve as the central point of contact for all LOTO-related activities onsite.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, commissioning teams, subcontractors, and facility operators.
- Facilitate daily coordination meetings to review active LOTO scopes and impacts.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all lockouts, tags, and system isolations.
- Prepare reports for leadership regarding LOTO compliance and safety performance.
- Assist in incident investigations involving hazardous energy control.
- Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.