HV Senior Authorised Person
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £70000 – £75000/annum plus benefits package
This challenging and exciting opportunity, based across the North, requires an individual possessing a good technical background and demonstrable experience in operating as a fully authorised SAP.
Our client is one of the UK’s leading power and utilities infrastructure contractors who believe in growing their business in a progressive and sustainable manner, whilst always respecting the community and the environment. They will communicate effectively with their clients, engage their staff and operate their business with the utmost of integrity at all times. Their mission is to be a turnkey contractor of choice for their clients, with an absolute commitment to safety whilst providing outstanding customer service and value, and delivering quality first time, every time.
Due to an increase in contract awards, a significant forward order workload, and a dedication to continued profitable long-term growth, our client is now seeking to appoint an experienced SAP (Senior Authorised Person) for their power division. The role is highly varied and requires a flexible approach to work in order to ensure the successful completion of time critical projects for clients. Typical voltage range is 11kV/33kV but may include up to 66kV / 132kv.
Senior Authorised Persons will oversee and involve themselves in maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning works with extensive high voltage DNO and IDNO networks. As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) you will cover a dedicated area, work autonomously and be totally focused on the tasks at hand. You will join a flexible, exciting and extremely stable company with significant new contract wins to ensure total work satisfaction and security.
The Role
* HV SAP’s are required to ensure the delivery of a number of key client’s projects
* Experience of HV project delivery, and HV maintenance and protection work is essential
* The successful applicants will predominately be working on DNO, IDNO or private networks, carrying out maintenance and protection works to the customer’s specifications
* Operational responsibility for all maintenance, repairs, installation and commissioning schemes for clients within a designated area on overhead and underground networks from LV to 33kv level
* Planning and organising scopes of work on behalf of clients (DNO’s and IDNO’s etc)
* Liaising with clients to ensure shutdown duration and procedures are understood and agreed
* Issuing of safety documents on DNO and private network EHV and HV OHL & UG networks
* Switching on DNO and private network HV OHL & UG networks
* Responsible for the effective resourcing of labour, tools and equipment necessary to complete all assigned works
* Required to perform standby duties for fault response and emergency situation on a rota basis
The Person
* HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
* Previous experience as an HV OHL & UG SAP
* Previous experience on HV DNO and private networks
* Senior authorisation status up to and including 33kV
* Full UK driving licence
* Possess a proven track record operating as an SAP in a hands on capacity from within a recognised utility or HV power contractor, or a client side DNO / IDNO
* You will hold current authorisations within any of the UK’s DNO’s, or have held authorisations within any of the UK’s DNO’s within the last 12 months (LV, 11kv, 33kv)
* Possess a thorough understanding of working under a DNO’s control, and experience of switching systems, procedures, and processes, including outages
A highly attractive basic salary plus lucrative overtime earning potential and an extensive benefits package is on offer to the successfully appointed candidate, along with security and longevity of work, given the company’s market leading status and their continued dedication to ambitious growth.
We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital / civil partnership status, religion / belief or nationality
More Information
- Address Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
