SIMOPS / Start-up / Permit to Work Coordinator (9‑month contract)

About the role

This 9‑month contract supports a major crude oil pipeline development and marine export terminal in Tanga, Tanzania. The role is responsible for SIMOPS coordination, Permit to Work control and start‑up readiness across high‑hazard facilities, ensuring safe work planning, activity sequencing and isolation management.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate SIMOPS activities, permit issuance and isolation management across operations, commissioning, construction and maintenance teams.
• Lead safe work planning, activity sequencing and barrier management for hydrocarbon introduction and start‑up procedures.
• Review and approve work packs, method statements, job safety analyses, P&IDs and isolation plans.
• Maintain daily work planning, risk assessments and interface management with HSE, emergency response and multi‑contractor environments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Engineering, Operations, Occupational Safety, Process Technology or a related technical discipline.
• 15‑20 years of oil & gas experience in operations, commissioning, start‑up, Permit to Work or SIMOPS coordination.
• Proven track record of managing permits, isolations, risk assessments and daily work planning in live or pre‑start‑up facilities.
• Experience in terminals, refineries, petrochemical plants, pipelines, marine or offshore production environments.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work systems, work‑authorization workflows and isolation management.
• In‑depth understanding of SIMOPS risk management, activity sequencing, barrier management and exclusion zones.
• Familiarity with commissioning, pre‑start‑up safety reviews, start‑up procedures and safe hydrocarbon introduction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PTW/e‑PTW tools such as Enablon, action trackers, dashboards and document management systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.