Isolation Authority

**Isolation Authority**:
**Location**:

- Cumbria

Sector:
Oil & Gas

**Job Type**:
Contract

**Salary**:
Market related

Reference:
SK/R/07088

**Role**:
**Isolation Authority**

**Barrow-In-Furness**

**18 month contract basis, PAYE**

**7/7 rotation**

**Role Purpose**:

- To support the safe and efficient isolation and return to production of plant and equipment in line with the relevant procedures and regulatory guidelines

**Job Role Responsibilities**:

- HSG 253 - The Safe isolation of Plant & Equipment
- Safe Isolation & Reinstatement of Plant (SPT-AST-GEN-PRO-0030)
- Control of Inhibits & Overrides (DOC-HSE-IMP-106)
- Electrical Safety Rules (DOC-HSE-IMP-025)
- Carry out Pressure Build Up (PBU) testing in order to verify the integrity of isolations.
- Conduct isolation integrity checks as dictated by risk assessment and the isolation plan, and record on the Isolation Integrity Check Sheet
- Inform the Issuing Authority of any indications of PBU failure and/or reduced isolation integrity.
- Carry out thorough system integrity line walk checks prior to handing back systems to the Operations team, or prior to system leak testing by vendors.
- Carry out the required gas testing for the following:

- To prove systems are free of hydrocarbons and/or toxic substances
- Prior to confined space entry as directed by the Permit Issuer
- Carry out some isolations using SCBA as required, due to the presence of toxic substances onsite
- Upon plant reinstatement, assist Operations with service testing activities and closure of the broken flange process.

**Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications**:

- Understanding of and working knowledge of the permit to work and SIRPS procedures
- Understanding of the purpose, principles and practices of isolation procedures and safety rules
- Detailed gas plant knowledge
- Competent IT skills
- Accurate record keeping
- Flexibility
- Detailed knowledge of SSoW procedures
- Trained and experienced in the Permit to Work System
- Preferred Qualifications
- SCBA
- TMJI 10 Flange management
- Authorised Gas Tester
- Isolation Authority competency and appointment
- Permit to Work Issuing Authority competency and appointment.
- Vision Permit to Work - CBT