Senior Authorised Person 400kV

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) 400kV required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer to be based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the following roles in accordance with the Client Operational Safety Rules on systems up to 400kV:
  • Senior Authorised Person (L3)
  • Safety Coordinator
  • System Controller
• Participate in all provided Client training and authorisation processes to achieve and maintain required authorisations for the Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm.
• Support the Lead SAP with the implementation of the safety from the system process by embedding company procedures and operational instructions for both onshore and offshore activities.
• Train and direct other SAPs and team members on the application of the rules.
• Take responsibility in ensuring Safety From The System is achieved and all required documentation is prepared and issued prior to all work commencing.
• Assess each job on a task by task basis. Identifying all necessary precautions. Supervise Contractors and ensure use of correct PPE, equipment and working practices.
• Prepare/review Method Statements and Risk Assessments for work on site.
• Support the Client Location/Responsible Manager in the development and production of all required Local Management Instructions.
• Fully support the Client Location/Responsible Manager and coordinate the necessary documentation control procedures associated with Client Operational Safety Rules. Ensuring known status at all times.
• If necessary, Participate in onshore shift rotation and 24/7 callout rota during transitional phase of commissioning.
• Carry out Permit reviews and share lessons learnt between other Client sites.
• Ensure that the technical information provided by the Commissioning Team is sufficient to allow safe energisation and challenge where needed.

Requirements

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status within a Distribution Network Operator, National Grid or Offshore Wind Farm to 400kV.
• Relevant technical education, for example, time served apprenticeship or similar with a HNC qualification (or equivalent) in an electrical engineering discipline.
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certification.
• Valid National Grid Persons (Substations) certification preferred.
• GWOs.
• Valid UK working Rights.