How Point Lisas Nitrogen Built One Connected Safety System for High-Risk Ammonia Operations
Learn how Point Lisas Nitrogen replaced manual, fragmented safety processes with a single platform that supports safer work across a complex ammonia production facility.
Stronger operations
Controlled change
Safer reporting
Reliable execution
Centralized visibility
At a Glance
- Challenge
- Solution
About Point Lisas Nitrogen
Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited is located in Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago.The facility was built in 1998 and produces ammonia used primarily in fertilizer production. The company operates one site comprising the main ammonia plant, utilities, storage, buildings and a marine terminal for product shipping.
- Industry: Chemical Manufacturing (Ammonia Production)
- Country / Region: Trinidad and Tobago
- Company Size: 100 employees
- Customer Since: 2022
Protecting people while producing ammonia the world depends on
Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited manufactures ammonia in a demanding industrial environment where process safety and operational discipline are inseparable. The facility operates continuously, producing ammonia that supports fertilizer manufacturing and agricultural supply chains worldwide.
The company’s work carries significant risk. Employees and contractors work around pressurized gas systems, high temperatures and equipment that requires constant monitoring. Process safety risks include fire, explosion and loss of containment. Occupational risks include falls from heights, burns and line-of-fire injuries.
Although PLNL has a dedicated health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) department, the philosophy is that safety is a line function and everyone’s responsibility. That philosophy depends on systems that make it easy for people to see what work is happening, report issues early and ensure corrective actions are completed quickly.
Sheldon SamsoondarElectrical & Instrumentation Superintendent
A safety program outgrowing its manual processes
Before implementing Evotix, Point Lisas Nitrogen managed safety and operational work through largely manual processes. This approach supported day-to-day activity, but as the facility ages, it became harder to maintain clear visibility and consistent follow-through.
Safety records were spread across spreadsheets, documents and shared folders. Action items, incidents and audit findings lived in different places, making version control difficult and requiring manual effort to confirm whether work had been completed and approved.
Permit to work processes faced similar limitations. Permits were managed through hard-copy books and later PDF templates, which reduced visibility once work was underway. During planned turnarounds, when contractor numbers increased to as many as 500 people, teams struggled to quickly identify which permits were still active and which jobs were complete.
Auditing added further effort. Without a single system, records had to be gathered from multiple sources, making it time-consuming to verify compliance, review historical activity or prepare reports for leadership and regulators.
Before Evotix, we had a lot of manual processes. We tracked action items via spreadsheets and incidents via word documents.
Sheldon SamsoondarElectrical & Instrumentation Superintendent
A connected system built around how safety work is done
Point Lisas Nitrogen began searching for a software platform that could centralize safety management without forcing the organization to abandon workflows that already worked. The team went through a formal tender process, shortlisting companies while referencing the Verdantix Green Quadrant Report.
The company wanted a system that could be modified to fit its existing processes rather than an off-the-shelf solution that would require operational changes. Key requirements included:
- Easy creation, submittal, review and approval of records
- Automated notifications, reminders and reports
- User-friendly dashboards and data analysis tools
- All required modules in one platform to avoid logging into multiple systems
Evotix stood out for its ability to deliver a configurable, all-in-one solution at a justifiable cost. Implementation focused on aligning workflows across the organization with input from operations, maintenance, engineering and HSSE to ensure adoption and trust from day one.
Clearer workflows and accountability across operations
Point Lisas Nitrogen now manages safety and operational work from a single system. Permits, incidents, management of change and action items are visible in one place giving leaders and teams a clearer view of what work is underway and what is open or close. Since implementing Evotix, Point Lisas Nitrogen has seen numerous improvements including:
More complete reporting
After implementation, reported incident counts increased. This was not driven by higher risk on site, but by a reporting process that became easier to use. Incidents that may not have been documented before are now captured, investigated and addressed.
Because records live in one system, the team can generate reports for monthly reviews and management discussions without pulling information from multiple sources. Data is consistently categorized and accessible to those who need it, supporting clearer conversations about what is happening on site.
Greater control during high-risk periods
Evotix was first put to the test during a planned turnaround in 2024, just weeks after launch. During that period, operations teams were able to see all open permits at the end of each day. This visibility prompted timely conversations about whether work was complete, whether equipment had been properly de-isolated and whether housekeeping requirements had been met.
Permit creation and approvals are now faster, and permits can be categorized and prioritized so critical work is addressed early. Permits are automatically suspended if valid times are exceeded, reducing reliance on manual checks during busy periods.
Clear ownership and follow-through
Action items are no longer hidden in spreadsheets or emails. Ownership and status are visible across departments, and records cannot be closed unless actions are completed and approved. Dashboards and weekly reports make it easier to see where follow-through is needed and reduce the risk of tasks being forgotten.
While the team continues to develop more advanced dashboards and reporting, action tracking has already improved significantly, helping prevent repeat issues and close the loop more reliably.
Less manual coordination, more predictable workflows
Automated notifications alert users to pending approvals and status changes at each stage of a workflow. This reduces the need for manual follow-up and helps records move through the system in a more predictable way.
Mobile accessibility
Employees can access Evotix from smartphones and tablets, allowing reporting and review to happen in the field rather than being delayed until someone returns to an office. This supports earlier awareness and keeps safety and operational records closer to the work itself.
Why Evotix?
- Centralize reporting across U.S. and Mexico operations
- Improve real-time visibility into hazards, incidents and equipment condition
- Simplify audit and OSHA reporting processes
- Expand participation through mobile and Spanish-language access
- Support preventive maintenance with clearer documentation
What I found exceptional at Evotix was the people. The implementation team was a pleasure to work with.
What’s Ahead?
Point Lisas Nitrogen continues to refine how it uses the Evotix platform. Near-term priorities include further development of dashboards and reports to support advanced data analysis and trend identification.
The team is also exploring simultaneous operations mapping to maintain awareness of all open permits and work locations on any given day. Future plans may include adding modules for contractor management and document management as the organization’s needs evolve.
For Point Lisas Nitrogen, safety and operational discipline are not separate functions. The company’s commitment to responsible ammonia manufacturing depends on systems that make it easy to do the right thing, surface risk early and close the loop on every corrective action. Evotix supports that commitment by giving the organization a platform that works the way its people work.
