About Proman
Founded in 1984, Proman started as a PROject MANagement company specialized in the construction of large industrial projects. Today we are a global leader in natural gas derived products and services.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we are a multi-asset, multi-regional diversified energy producer with methanol and fertilizer production facilities in Trinidad and Tobago, the United States and Oman and we are currently expanding into Mexico and UAE.
Proman has a global presence in the production, sales and distribution of natural gas derived products – methanol, ammonia, melamine and UAN solution, as well as assets to produce natural gas onshore in the United States and offshore in Trinidad and Tobago. We cover all aspects of the gas molecule’s journey from extraction through to production and onwards to the delivery of the final product to our partners.
Proman is also a significant services business, with extensive experience in engineering, plant operations, petrochemical and power plant construction, product marketing and logistics, project management and project development. Our global development teams fund and develop projects, providing support at all stages by securing environmental permits, arranging critical commercial contracts and raising asset-level financing, to help bring projects to completion across the petrochemical and energy industry. They are also always looking for ways to utilize Proman’s expertise to explore innovative and forward-looking energy solutions.
Our people’s commitment and quality define us as a company. Our highly skilled and talented teams around the world use their expertise and experience to deliver high quality services across the business in project development and project management, in the construction and upgrade of plants, in the management of plant operations as well as in the maintenance and turnarounds of existing facilities.
Position Overview
As part of our Growth strategy, the Proman Portugal office is currently strengthening its team by looking for an HSE/LOTO Officer to support our current global projects. Committed to decarbonization, our growth aims to deliver large-scale, low-carbon industrial projects.
Candidate will be integrated into the EPC Team as part of Proman E&C division in Portugal. Work will be provided in Sweden.
Responsibilities
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Implement, manage and enforce Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements with a strong focus on Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems during the construction and commissioning of industrial plant projects.
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Ensure safe isolation, controlled work execution, and strict compliance with site safety procedures, particularly during high-risk activities and system energization phases.
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Support the HSE Coordinator and Site Manager within the scope of the objectives defined by the QSE Depart for each project.
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Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, toolbox and walk-downs including to and with the Suppliers / Vendors / Subcontractors.
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Identify hazards, unsafe acts/conditions, ensure corrective actions are implemented and ensure compliance with local regulations, project specifications, and international safety standards.
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Coordinate permit activities across multiple contractors and disciplines to avoid conflicts and monitor compliance with PTW requirements through regular site inspections and audits.
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Develop and implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for construction and commissioning activities. Aligning all stakeholders and preventing fragmented or contractor‑specific parallel systems.
Key Skills & Attributes
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Results-oriented, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
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Excellent communication and a strong team player.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in health, safety and environment (HSE) or mechanical/industrial engineering with additional degree in HSE, or a related field.
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Minimum 8 years’ experience in works for industrial projects, specific experience in petrochemical projects being highly valued.
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Nebosh International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety training, ISO 45001:2018 and 14001:2015 training, Auditor training (ISO 19011) and First Aid/CPR.
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Previous experience as PTW and LOTO officer in construction projects is strongly preferred.
What we offer
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Meaningful Work
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Competitive remuneration
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Continuous training
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Opportunity to integrate a multicultural and dynamic team, based on strong values and principles such as collaboration, camaraderie, integrity and commitment
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Overall conditions of a successful international group
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Additional benefits