400kV Senior Authorized Person

About the Company

We are urgently looking for 3x 400kV SAPs to join us. The work schedule is Mon – Fri rather than 2 week on/off.

About the Role

The 400kV Senior Authorized Person is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and oversight of high voltage electrical systems up to 400kV. This role serves as a key subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, operational support, and safety leadership to ensure the integrity and compliance of critical high voltage infrastructure, particularly within the offshore renewables sector.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on 400kV high voltage operations and maintenance activities.
• Carry out 400kV SAP duties, including but not limited to outage planning, site switching activities, demarcation establishment, issue safety documents.
• Provide hands-on guidance, troubleshooting, and oversight to operational teams on complex HV system issues.
• Collaborate with the SAP’s and the Head of Engineering to ensure technical integrity and operational excellence of high voltage assets.
• Act as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for High Voltage operations.
• Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for complex high voltage issues.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure safe and effective execution of high voltage work.
• Support the monitoring and reporting on high voltage safety performance.
• Serve as an Authorised Person under the company\’s Electrical Safety Management System.
• Authorising Engineer supporting authorisation panels and associated training programmes.
• Ensure strict adherence to high voltage safety rules and procedures by operational teams.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff on high voltage safety practices.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience as an Authorized Person on 400kV high voltage systems.
• Proven track record in high voltage electrical operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Required Skills

• Thorough understanding of high voltage safety management, with a focus on the offshore wind industry.
• Familiarity with UK Electricity at Work Regulations or equivalent high voltage safety standards.
• In-depth technical knowledge of 400kV high voltage systems, including design, construction, and commissioning.
• Understanding of how high voltage infrastructure integrates with renewable energy projects.
• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex high voltage issues, providing clear technical guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced technical knowledge of high voltage systems, including design, operations, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and enforcing high voltage safety standards and procedures.

Pay range and compensation package

Up to £70,000-£90,000 DOE plus 15% flex allowance + Commercial Vehicle + OT as per the company policy.

Place of work: Remote with travel.

Work schedule: Mon – Fri.

Benefits: Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Life assurance – 2.5x base salary, Company Pension contribution – up to 7.5% matched, Holidays: 23 days plus BH.