Lockout/Tagout Team Lead

Job summary

Lead and enforce lockout/tagout processes across shipboard systems and project activities, including planning LOTO strategies, integrating them into work packages, and maintaining thorough documentation. Lead the LOTO team, coordinate with project departments, commissioning teams, clients, and HSE staff, and promote safe operations and compliance with environmental and security requirements.

Job details

Job Description As a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Team Lead you are responsible for implementing, controlling, and enforcing LOTO processes on all shipboard systems to ensure worker safety across all projects involving LOTO activities. Working in close collaboration with the Project Management Office (PMO) of the specific projects, the incumbent will plan a LOTO strategy integrating the LOTO process into work packages and ensure proven methods of LOTO documentation throughout the project. The incumbent is also responsible for leading the LOTO team and ensuring all team activities are fully aligned with the established health and safety LOTO procedures. More specifically, you will: Ensure all departmental processes are followed. Follow all health, safety, and environment (HSE) mandates, specifically those related to LOTO. Align the LOTO strategy to be efficient and serve the project specifically. Meet with different departments to evaluate the LOTO required. Build a pre-LOTO plan prior to receiving a vessel at the yard. Ensure a fluid workflow for LOTO requests from the project. Lead the specialists on the team by example, in line with departmental priorities. Work closely with the commissioning team during reactivation to ensure a maximum level of safety. Work closely with the client to ensure LOTO handovers are adequate and well documented. Align a strategy that will cover the yard’s LOTO-related production working hours. Actively participate in project-specific LOTO meetings and ensure the status is properly tracked with the HSE team. Continually promote HSE awareness by leading by example and ensuring the safe performance of all employees involved in your daily operations. Resolve any HSE issues brought to their attention in a timely manner and notify the HSE team immediately. Ensure the security of project facilities and equipment. Ensure full compliance with Davie’s environmental policies. Requirements Engineering or marine engineering education preferred. LOTO management experience preferred. Health and safety background desired. Management experience, an asset. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken. Fluency in English is required for this position, as the incumbent will interact with our English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders, and clients. Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of five [5] years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of six [6] consecutive months). About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients. Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion. There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable. At Davie, we forge the monumental!

What you’ll do

Lead and enforce lockout/tagout processes across shipboard systems and project activities, including planning LOTO strategies, integrating them into work packages, and maintaining thorough documentation. Lead the LOTO team, coordinate with project departments, commissioning teams, clients, and HSE staff, and promote safe operations and compliance with environmental and security requirements.

Requirements

Engineering or marine engineering education is preferred, with LOTO management experience preferred and a health and safety background desired; management experience is an asset. Strong communication and teamwork skills, written and spoken French and English, English fluency, and successful completion of the required federal security screening and clearance are required.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Lockout/Tagout Management
• Team Leadership
• Health, Safety, and Environment Compliance
• Project Planning
• LOTO Strategy Development
• LOTO Documentation
• Cross-Department Coordination
• Commissioning Coordination
• Client Communication
• HSE Issue Resolution
• Workforce Safety
• Project Status Tracking
• English Communication
• French Communication

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

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