Control of Work Supervisor

About the role

The Control of Work Supervisor acts as the Permit to Work (PTW) Coordinator, ensuring that all offshore activities are performed safely and without conflict. Reporting to the Offshore Installation Manager, this role drives a risk‑based safety culture across the vessel and supports SBM Offshore’s commitment to high‑availability, low‑carbon energy production.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Control of Work process, promoting a “No Harm, No Defects, No Leaks” safety mindset.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of all Control of Work tools, including ePTW, risk assessments, barrier management, toolbox talks, isolation philosophy, and Management of Change.
• Collaborate with discipline heads and supervisors to ensure correct application of isolation standards and hazard identification.
• Verify and assure the proper use of Control of Work tools and process safety fundamentals on‑site.
• Monitor and approve permits within the PTW workflow, ensuring compliance with SBM Offshore procedures.
• Lead training, competency assurance, and mentorship for staff and contractors, fostering continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in offshore safety or control of work environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess risks, manage changes, and enforce isolation procedures.
• Commitment to promoting a safety‑first culture and achieving target excellence goals.

Required skills

• ePTW system operation
• Risk Assessment methodology
• Barrier Management
• Isolation Standards and practices
• Process Safety Barrier Management
• Management of Change (MoC) processes
• Toolbox Talks facilitation