Permit Receiver Job Description
Job Title: Permit Receiver
Department: Safety / Engineering / Operations /
Reports To: Safety Officer / Site Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Permit Receiver is responsible for obtaining, processing, and managing work permits to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies. This role serves as the key point of coordination between workers, supervisors, and safety personnel to ensure that all work activities have the necessary permits before commencing.
Key Responsibilities / Job Description:
1. Permit Acquisition and Management
- Request and obtain necessary work permits before starting any job.
- Ensure that all permit information is complete and accurate.
- Maintain an organized record of all active permits for tracking and inspection purposes.
2. Safety Compliance
- Review permit conditions before approving work operations.
- Ensure that all workers understand and adhere to the permit-to-work system policies.
- Conduct safety briefings or toolbox talks to explain permit conditions.
3. Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with safety officers, site supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with permit regulations.
- Ensure proper handover of permits between shifts.
- Report any permit violations or potential safety hazards to the safety team.
4. Inspection and Compliance Monitoring
- Regularly check if work is being performed according to permit conditions.
- Stop operations if there are any permit violations or safety hazards.
- Ensure that all workers use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or vocational certificate (preferably with occupational safety training).
- Experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing industries as a permit receiver or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safety procedures.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to read and understand permit documents and safety guidelines.
- Safety training certification such as COSH (Construction Occupational Safety and Health) or BOSH (Basic Occupational Safety and Health) is an advantage.
Work Environment & Conditions:
- May work on construction sites, plants, or industrial settings.
- Required to wear PPE such as helmets, gloves, and safety vests.
- May need to work in extreme weather conditions or hazardous environments.
- Must be flexible with shifting schedules depending on project requirements.