CQV Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator - Pharma - LimerickOffice/Project Location: LimerickEmployment Type: Long term contract - min 12 monthsWork Location: On sitePay: €65-€70 per hour 8 hours x 5 daysExperience: min 5+ yearsVisa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredOur Client is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services.They have a requirement for a CQV LOTO coordiantor for a long term contract (min 12 months) pharma project based in Limerick.The Lockout & Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and governance of energy isolation activitiesacross pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLOTO Program ManagementAct as the single point of coordination for all LOTO activities within the designated area or project.Ensure implementation and compliance with the site LOTO policy, procedures, and standards.Review and maintain equipment‑specific LOTO procedures, including: Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Thermal, Chemical and process energyEnsure all energy sources are identified, isolated, verified, and documented prior to work.Support Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) activities involving:Initial energisation and de‑energisationPartial system handoverLive testing under controlled conditionsComplex boundary isolationsCoordinate safe de‑isolation and re‑energisation during commissioning and start‑up phases.Interface closely with the Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) system to ensure LOTO requirements are clearly defined and implemented.Coordinate isolations between:Construction, CQV, Operations, Maintenance, VendorsEnsure LOTO status is clearly communicated during shift changes and handovers.Verify correct installation and removal of: Personal locks, Group locks, Lock boxes, Tags and boundary identificationConduct field audits and spot checks of LOTO execution.Intervene and stop work if energy isolation is found to be ineffective or compromised.Ensure contractors and vendors comply with site LOTO procedures.Review contractor RAMS to confirm adequate energy control measures.Coordinate multi‑party lockout scenarios involving multiple employers and disciplines.Ensure personnel involved in LOTO are:Trained & AuthorisedCompetent for their role (Authorised, Affected, or Responsible Person)Deliver or coordinate LOTO training and awareness sessions, including CQV‑specific use cases.Maintain training and authorisation records in line with inspection expectations.Support investigation of LOTO‑related incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.Implement corrective and preventive actions to strengthen the LOTO program.Participate in audits and inspections related to energy isolation and personnel safety.Approved LOTO procedures and isolation plansIsolation registers and status trackingField verification and audit recordsTraining and authorisation recordsLOTO‑related incident reports and corrective actionsRequirementsMin 5yrs experience in similar roleTechnical qualification or trade background desirableFormal LOTO or energy isolation trainingExperience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environmentsStrong communication, coordination, and field leadership skillsPackageLong term contract role - min 12 months€65-€70p/h depending on experienceContactSheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.If you are a CQV LOTO and interested in roles based in Limerick you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of HSE Advisors in IrelandDue to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individualEU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredTAGEHS
