Position: Local Area Authority (LAA) / Permit Approver
Location: Equatorial Guinea
Role Overview
We are seeking a Local Area Authority (LAA) / Permit Approver to ensure work activities are safely planned and executed in line with corporate and local regulations. This role is responsible for permitting within a designated area, confirming work scopes and safety measures, supporting operational readiness, and maintaining strong control of work standards across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Approve, suspend, or cancel permits as required to maintain safe work execution.
• Confirm work scopes, hazards, and safety measures before work begins.
• Participate in daily planning and coordination of work activities.
• Conduct field verifications to ensure permit conditions are correct and effective.
• Support operational readiness for planned work activities.
• Ensure compliance with Control of Work and Permit to Work requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and other core teams to manage work safely.
• Apply strong risk management and leadership practices in the work area.
• Maintain high standards of safety, communication, and accountability.
Requirements
- Formal training in Control of Work and Permit to Work systems.
• Strong leadership and risk management skills.
• Experience in oil and gas operations or similar high-risk industrial environments.
• Good understanding of safety practices, work control, and permit compliance.
• Ability to work effectively with operational teams and contractors.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and field verification skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Opportunity to support safe work execution in a major oil and gas environment.
• Exposure to Chevron standards and permit-to-work best practices.
• Collaboration with operational teams in a safety-critical role.
• Professional growth in control of work and operational readiness.
How to Apply
Send your CV with the reference “Local Area Authority (LAA) / Permit Approver” in the subject line to: recruitment@aspensupply-sl.com