Permit Receiver

The Permit Receiver serves as the critical control point for authorizing and monitoring high-risk work activities in industrial facilities. They review, issue, and track safety permits—such as hot work, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout—to ensure strict compliance with OSHA, PSM, and site-specific regulations. This role involves verifying hazard controls with operations teams, validating crew qualifications, and maintaining real-time permit boards during shutdowns or maintenance campaigns. Whether coordinating simultaneous work fronts in a refinery or validating energy isolation procedures, the Permit Receiver’s vigilance prevents dangerous oversights that could lead to process safety incidents or worker injuries. Acting as the primary communication hub between field crews, area operators, and safety personnel, the Permit Receiver ensures safe and compliant work execution. The position requires in-depth knowledge of process hazards, PPE requirements, and emergency response protocols for various permit types. They conduct pre-job briefings, perform periodic permit audits, and stop non-compliant work immediately—serving as the final authority for safe work authorization. The Permit Receiver’s ability to balance operational efficiency with uncompromising safety standards makes them indispensable for preventing catastrophic incidents in plants handling hazardous materials.