About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

The Opportunity:

Kent is seeking a Permit To Work (PTW) Coordinator to join our Brisbane Projects team, supporting the Ampol Future Fuels Desulphurisation project. The PTW Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the permit issuing system, ensuring compliance with project permit policies and procedures. This role involves close collaboration with construction and completions teams, as well as subcontractors, to ensure the permit process is executed efficiently and with the highest safety standards for all parties involved.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a vital Australian infrastructure project that plays a key role in reducing emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Your Day to Day Will Include:

Manage the Kent Permit to Work System including development and system improvements to meet organisational standards and needs.Issue permits in accordance with Kent permit to work system procedures.Ensure permit clarity and accuracy prior to issuing permit, including defined scope of work, location of work, safe system of work, plant and equipment used to perform work, work party, SIMOPS and relevant risk assessments.Ensure accurate validation, re-validation, suspension, handover, closure, completion and filing of all work permits and supporting documentation.Check and monitor relevant qualifications, competency, licenses, and supervision relevant to permitting.Liaise with Project Safety Supervisor/Advisors to make sure all risk assessments have been carried out at the correct level and are attached to the permits.Field assurance of permitted work areas to ensure compliance with Permit conditions.Monitor external hazards that impact the Permit system, ie. client operations, weather conditions, construction activities and local conditions.Ensuring the work site has been left in a safe condition prior to closing any permitAttend regular construction meetings to understand daily job scope, provide updates on activity progress that impact work permit operations.Provide training to Project personnel in the Kent PTW process.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will have Permit Authority and Permit to Work (Gas) – High Risk Work certifications, a valid White Card, and at least 5 years of previous experience in health and safety or a trade, particularly within the construction, oil, and gas sectors.

Benefits:

Competitive pay ratesEmployee Assistance ProgramInclusion & Belonging ProgramWork for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.Great Culture | Safety Focused | Awesome Team

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, you can expect to be working within our established procedures and processes, with some support from your colleagues. They’ll take the time to explain tasks, and then trust you to get the job done! We might also ask you to support other colleagues in areas you excel in. We’ll be trusting you to enhance Kent’s reputation in your daily interactions, to seek out the information and support you need, and to be open to learning new things and gaining new experiences. At this stage, you will focus on honing your craft without the added responsibility of supervising others.

If you would like to be considered, please submit your application.

Due to the expected volume of candidates, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Kent is committed to workplace diversity and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders candidates to apply.