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SAP (Senior Authorised Person)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Competent 11kV, 33kV or 132kV SAP, Qualified to HNC / Degree Level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, Proven track record in High Voltage distribution network, Knowledge of engineering policy and legislation.

Key responsabilities:

Plan and undertake system outages
Provide technical support for project teams

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Job description

This is a remote position.

As a Senior Authorised Person you will be part of our substation build team working on 11kV, 33kV & 132kV Distribution Network. Your role will be to plan and undertake system outages as per an agreed switching schedule and put people to work safely on the system. We are delivering substation build and refurbishment works across the South/East of England including design, project management, on site cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear installation, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning and demolition.

Responsibilities will include:

Provide technical support for the project teams
Have an in depth knowledge of the client Distribution Safety Rules
Development and implementation of Safety documentation including liaison with outage planning
Preparation of switching schedules via the PowerOn software application.
Isolate and Earth High Voltage apparatus and put people to work via a Permit to Work
Issue Sanction for Test and undertake required testing
Issue Limitation of Access documents where required
Monitor the progress of sites under his operational charge to ensure full compliance with the current DNO Distribution Safety Rules
Where required attend Client progress meetings, pre-start meetings and client audits.
Identify and resolve operational issues raised on site
Provide technical and operational support for projects at a concept stage to ensure robust, cost effective build solutions.
Support and mentor other members of the team to enhance their technical knowledge
Assist/Review in the creation of project outage programmes
Ensure full compliance on projects with all procedures and current legislation
Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods across the contract

Requirements

A proven track record of working on and around the High Voltage distribution network
Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedure and legislation in addition to sound decision making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Able to identify and develop processes within operations to improve out puts and measure success.
The ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Competent 11kV, 33kV or 132kV SAP on an established DNO Distribution Network
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of current legislation relating to Health, Safety and Environment.
Ability to work within budget and within programmed timescales.
Ability to work within a team environment including clients, designers and project staff

Additional Information

Qualified to HNC / Degree Level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Candidates with other recognised qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate they have worked in a similar environment
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