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Senior Authorised Person

Talent84 Ltd
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a month
Salary

£80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Employee Assistance
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  • We are seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to manage construction and asset replacement projects on 11kV - 132kV distribution networks.
  • The role requires extensive experience in the Power Distribution arena, ideally within a Distribution Network Owner environment at 11kV or above.
  • Candidates must hold SSEN DNO Authorisation up to 33kV and a current Senior Authorised Person certificate on an existing Distribution Network Owners System.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a car allowance, pension contributions, and private medical insurance.
  • Additional perks include 25 days of holiday, personal development programs, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Summary

We are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) who would be responsible for executing construction and asset replacement projects on 11kV - 132kV distribution networks. Undertake operational, technical and safety from the system duties associated with the construction, maintenance and commissioning of projects. Play a key role in ensuring the business's teams are set to work safely and to ensure new/modified electrical apparatus is fit for purpose as it is energised or re-energised. Provide leadership, teamwork with peers and colleague, sound technical knowledge, a positive safety culture and strong technical awareness.


Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

  • Organise and execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks up to 11kV, 33kV and/or 132kV in accordance with customer safety rules and operational procedures. -
  • Preparation of switching programmes, including system alteration forms.
  • 100% accurate execution of operational schedules on site and safety document issue to construction teams for work on HV networks.
  • The ability to undertake spiking of HV cables and pressure testing of new/modified plant before energisation.
  • Use of sound technical knowledge to support construction teams.
  • Ensuring safety from the system
  • Engender a positive working culture within the team, covering health and safety, workmanship quality, attention to detail and development of the business's team ethic
  • Commissioning and operation of electrical plant and equipment on all types of apparatus within an electricity substation
  • Ensure all records of completed works are submitted and updated;


What were looking for:

  • Use of sound technical knowledge to support construction teams. - Being available to support the knowledge and capabilities of construction teams technically to ensure the business's work is to the required standard, is fully fit for purpose and new/modified HV plant is safe to energise. The ability to think complex electrical issues through to resolution, including system protection schemes.
  • Extensive experience in Power Distribution arena - ideally within a Distribution Network Owner environment at 11kV or above.
  • Must hold SSEN DNO Authorisation Up to 33kV Full SFT
  • Possession of a current Senior Authorised Person certificate on an existing Distribution Network Owners System.
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution (preferred, not mandatory).
  • IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety related qualification.


Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

  • Car/Car allowance
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
  • Pension with aleading provider andup to8% employer contribution
  • 25 days holiday
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
  • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
  • Personal development programme

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