HV Senior Authorised Person

My client is seeking an experienced HV Senior Authorised Person to join their dynamic team currently delivering installation, maintenance, and product support services for HV assets across the South of England or Scotland.

Job Context

You will work as part of a highly skilled Engineering division supporting all aspects of HV services to their clients and customers. As part of their team you will get to both support your peers in the delivery of HV engineering and also be required to lead projects when called on.

Job Dimensions

You will be working with a team of skilled HV Engineers, SAP s and supporting staff across all aspects of the HV industry. The role is home based with travel to site works included within your working day. The core hours are 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 12:00 Friday, depending on operational work and site requirements additional hours will be required. Opportunities to support additional overtime through evenings, weekends and travel abroad are also frequently available.

Key Accountabilities

These will include:

• Lead the delivery of a range of major projects through to smaller day works. This could cover a range of activities from CDM construction projects, HV asset maintenance, repairs, upgrades, to Lucy Product support.
• Plan outages, produce switching programmes and other safety paperwork for HV switching activities.
• Completing RAMS, job packs, test certificates and reports.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high / low voltage working.
• Installation, refurbishment, maintenance of HV equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings and records.
• Carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
• Carry out mechanical modifications and repairs.
• Complete assessment and completion reports.
• Schedule and coordinate site work with a range of engineers, sub-contractors, and utilities companies.
• Maintain Senior Authorised Person competence.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven track record of experience in the Electrical and/or distribution Industry.
• Holds full SAP Authorisation including sanction for test UKPN, SSEN, other DNO
• Certified in electricity at work and experience of delivering efficient and effective services to customers whether on site or at a planning stage from an office environment.
• Good knowledge of H&S and its practical implications.
• Good knowledge of Distribution Safety rules and their application.
• Technically qualified with a BTEC, C&G or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
• Full driver s License, willingness to travel and work weekends as overtime or with a day off in the week.

Desirable:

• Have, or held authorisations Private Networks, UKPN, WPD or other DNO
• Training - first aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS
• 18th edition / 2391 inspection & testing