LOTO Coordinator

Job Title: LOTO Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator to manage the safety, controls, documentation, and execution of LOTO procedures in live data-center construction and commissioning environments. This position ensures equipment is safely de-energized, authorization is controlled, permits are coordinated, technicians are protected, and commissioning progresses smoothly without compromising safety. The role requires collaboration with Commissioning Agents, Start-Up Technicians, OFCI vendors, GC/CM partners, and the Owner’s project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce LOTO procedures during commissioning, energization, start-up, and turnover activities.
• Develop, issue, and maintain LOTO permits for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Validate isolation points, verify energy sources, and ensure zero-energy state before work commences.
• Track, log, and close out LOTO actions in accordance with site-specific standards.
• Align LOTO windows with commissioning scripts, MOPs, energization milestones, and FAT/SAT testing.
• Support Cx leads with the safe sequencing of L2–L5 commissioning activities.
• Maintain real-time visibility of systems that are tagged out and their ownership.
• Maintain LOTO logs, sign-in/sign-out control, permit boards, tag control, and audit or refine energy control plans for mission-critical equipment.
• Assist with turnover packages, punch lists, and safety reporting.
• Communicate with OFCI vendors, electrical and mechanical foremen, controls techs, and safety managers.
• Support daily brief-outs with commissioning and construction stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific standards.

Essential Skills

• State Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• 3+ years in electrical, mechanical, start-up, industrial safety, or commissioning environments.
• Hands-on experience with LOTO programs in construction, utilities, industrial facilities, or mission-critical environments.
• Ability to read one-lines, P&IDs, system isolation points, and energization diagrams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple contractors and OFCI vendors.
• Comfortable controlling safety in a fast-paced commissioning environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Data Center commissioning or live-environment experience.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E training, or equivalent.
• Experience in start-up, MEP, controls, or power distribution.
• Experience supporting multi-shift commissioning schedules.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite in Abilene with a 10 on 4 off schedule. Per diem is offered if over 50 miles from site.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.