In an energy plant, overhaul crews enter with a permit and leave with one
Maintenance and overhaul in power plants, substations and utility areas is done by specialised contractors. Fiwo keeps the permit, documents and the entry decision in one flow.
What contractor work looks like in this industry
Work at height
Maintaining boilers, stacks, cooling towers and tall structures needs work at height. Staff documents are checked before the job starts.
Confined space jobs
Work in boilers, tanks, ducts and underground galleries is tied to the confined space condition, and its form is prepared on approval.
Hot work
Repairing pipes and pressure equipment involves welding and cutting. Several conditions can be chosen together on one permit.
Long overhauls and shifts
An overhaul lasts weeks and needs a night shift. A permit opens with a date range and the night shift is added to it; no one enters on a permit that has run out.
Working conditions are tied to the permit
In Fiwo a permit carries the conditions of the job. When EHS approves it, the forms for the selected conditions are combined into one PDF.
- Work at height Jobs on roofs, platforms, scaffolding and tall equipment.
- Confined space Tanks, boilers, ducts and pits: narrow spaces with limited ventilation.
- Hot work Welding, cutting, grinding and other jobs that throw sparks or heat.
Modules that matter most here
Frequently asked questions
Is one permit enough for a long overhaul?
A permit opens with a date range, and its length cannot exceed the upper limit your site sets (30 days by default). The limit is a site setting.
What is the difference between a maintenance order and a permit?
The maintenance chief opens a numbered order. The contractor creates a permit from it; the conditions on the order carry over as they are, and a rejection reopens the order.
I have several sites. Are settings separate?
Yes. Fiwo works with several sites and supports per-site settings.