Permit Writer - (Artesia, NM)

PERMIT WRITER Position overview Reports to the Specialized Safety Personnel Manager of Field Safety Services. Has the expertise, training and background to issue/write safe work permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits at different locations as required. Specific Position duties and Responsibilities • Expertise to perform / supervise permit writer activities. • Issue permits and inform affected employees of permit qualifications. • Assess / perform all other activities associated with permit-to-work qualifications. Including oversight / review of blinding qualifications, ventilation of equipment, lockout / tag out, clearing qualifications of equipment, PPE qualifications, and access/egress needs. • Perform gas testing as required utilizing four or 5 gas meters. • Assure compliance with permit qualifications. • Daily calibration testing of gas meters. • Determine fire prevention qualifications associated with specific permits. • Monitor compliance with permit para