Senior Permit Authority – Shutdown

Senior Permit Authority – Shutdown

Play a key role in safe Shutdown execution on one of Australia’s premier LNG facilities.

Why this role

• Join the APLNG Shutdown Team on Curtis Island, supporting critical LNG operations.

• Take ownership of the Permit to Work process and become a trusted safety leader across maintenance activities.

• Develop your expertise in permit systems, isolations, planning support, and Shutdown coordination within a high-performing team.

About UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About the role

UGL is seeking an experienced Senior Permit Authority to join our Fuels & Energy East team supporting the APLNG facility on Curtis Island. Reporting to the Shutdown Superintendent, you will be responsible for the effective administration and coordination of the Permit to Work (PTW) process, ensuring Shutdown activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site requirements.

This role is ideal for a safety-focused professional who enjoys collaborating across operations and maintenance teams while driving best practice permit and isolation management.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a world-class LNG facility.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Career development through training and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

• Individual Development Plan to support career progression.

• Access to the AIA Vitality Wellness Program.

• Access to our OneRewards employee discount program.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue, manage and monitor permits and isolation certificates, ensuring compliance with site Permit to Work requirements.

• Facilitate daily permit reviews, maintain PTW documentation and registers, and ensure permit close-out requirements are completed accurately.

• Coach and mentor Permit to Work users in the application of permit systems and isolation processes.

• Support planning activities through development and printing of isolation documentation, permit packs and associated Shutdown documentation.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a Permit Authority or Senior Permit Authority role within heavy industry, energy, LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar environments.

• Strong understanding of Permit to Work, isolation management and safe systems of work.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation including P&IDs, schematics and single-line drawings.

• Strong administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and permit management systems.

• Experience with SAP and Enablon permit/isolation certificate development will be highly regarded.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas and work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).