Field Permit Issuer

Job Title: Field Permit Issuer (4 open positions)
Location: Kitimat, BC (FIFO and Camp accomodations for non-locals) 
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Sept 30, 2025
Schedule: 2 weeks on, 1 week off; 12 hours / day
Safety Senstive: Yes
D&A Test: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Purpose & Accountabilities:
Reporting Directly to the PTW Lead, the Field Permit Issuer Field will:
Startup Ramp up Phase

• Adhere to company’s work practices and processes to ensure safety of self, personnel, process plant and environment
• Issue Work Permits in designated process areas for punchlist closeout work:
• Carry out Joint Jobsite visits with contractors
• Ensure Contractors adhere to accountability board protocols in company primacy areas
• Ensure provisions/controls of the permit and RA/JHA are met
• Ensure prestart checklists are completed
• Identify work area hazards that may be present and ensure controls are indicated on the permit/RA/JHA and that the contractor is aware
• Identify SIMOP’s in the work area, and ensure proper mitigations are taken as necessary
• Perform area checkins all permits issued and ensure that the work is being carried out per permit and RA/JHA requirements
• Ensure Permits are closed out at the end of the work shift

Skills & Requirements:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada for anyone other than current employer
• Must have 10+ years of process operations and or PTW/HSSE experience in LNG, Gas Plant, Refinery, or Petrochemical
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Possess a strong commitment to working safely and adhering to safe work practices
• Possess strong collaboration skills allowing you to build a strong and positive relationship with team members with diverse skillsets and personalities
• Strong knowledge of permit to work systems, safe work procedures and regulations. Experience with Permit Vision e-permit software would be considered an asset

Dimensions:

• Some overtime and afterhours coverage required
• Shift work required (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks including climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces
• Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 23 kg from ground to waist level 
• Comply with company’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedure
• Willing to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse and inclusive team-oriented environment
• Work Schedule: Shift schedule (12 hour day/night) – some extended hours may be required during peak startup activities

Send your resume to jenna.bunnin@nesfircroft.com to apply!

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.