Job Title: Time-Served Electrician – CompEx Certified / Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
Salary: Competitive
Location: Canvey Island
What we are looking for
An experienced, time-served electrician with extensive knowledge of industrial and petrochemical electrical systems. Qualified to work in hazardous areas with current CompEx certification and authorised as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to safely manage, isolate, and control high- and low-voltage electrical systems. Experienced in electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with all relevant industry standards and health and safety regulations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical systems in industrial and petrochemical environments.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently to minimise plant downtime.
- Perform electrical testing, inspection, and commissioning of new and existing installations.
- Work safely within hazardous (Ex) areas in accordance with CompEx and ATEX/DSEAR requirements.
- Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), managing electrical isolations, issuing permits, and ensuring the safe operation of HV/LV systems.
- Prepare and review switching schedules, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), company procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Supervise and mentor electricians and contractors where required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, test certificates, and technical documentation.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of hazardous area electrical installations and maintenance.
- Competent in reading electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience with motors, control panels, MCCs, instrumentation, and distribution systems. Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- Time-Served Electrician (Apprenticeship or equivalent). CompEx Certification (Ex01–Ex04 or relevant modules).
- Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- City & Guilds 2365/2330 or equivalent. BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition). City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (desirable).
- 1 HV Switching/Authorised Person qualifications (where applicable).
Why Join Us?
At Calor, safety is at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a nationally recognised organisation operating in complex and high-risk environments.
You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will help shape process safety standards, influence operational excellence, and contribute to protecting people, communities, and assets across the UK.
Terminal Electrical Technician (CompEx Certified) / Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in Canvey Island employer: Calor
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