Authorised Person (Electrical)

Matchtech Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational roster

Career growth pathways

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) for on-site work in Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Helsinki, Finland. You will lead electrical safety governance and manage HV/MV safe systems of work across major data centre projects.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical contracting, AP/S1/S2 experience, and hands-on MV/HV testing, with a focus on safety, LOTO, and commissioning activities on-site.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, or recognised electrical trade backed by training and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar capacity within an electrical contracting environment, with a focus on commercial/industrial/data centre projects.
• Proven experience with MV/HV systems and holding HV switching tickets; Authorised/ Appointed Person experience; S1/S2 certification preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on electrical testing and verification.
• Strong commitment to EHS, quality management, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safety Systems & Governance: implement Electrical Safe Systems of Work under Lead Appointed Person direction and ensure site personnel understand safety standards.
• Permit Control & Energised Works: issue and control permits for energised activities, perform lock-out/tag-out procedures, maintain safety documentation.
• Technical Review & Verification: review project specs/drawings, assess switchgear topologies, interpret basic protection under fault conditions.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover: coordinate with testing/ commissioning contractors, manage handovers with control system providers.
• Operational Adherence: ensure compliance with EHS and quality procedures.

Skills

Electrical safety governance

HV/MV systems knowledge

Permits & LOTO procedures

Testing & verification

Authorised Person experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Building Services Engineering

Recognised electrical trade with training

HV switching tickets

Tools

HV switching tickets

Job description

Role Title: Authorised Person (Electrical)

Location: On-site (Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Helsinki, Finland)

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Authorised Person to join our expanding team across our major data centre projects in Finland, including key locations in Espoo and Kirkkonummi. As a leading European data centre delivery partner, we specialise in comprehensive turnkey engineering solutions-spanning civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services-with over 430 MW of IT load currently in flight across seven European countries.

In this critical on-site role, you will champion electrical safety governance, manage high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) safe systems of work, and oversee permit controls during the critical installation, testing, and commissioning phases of our mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Systems & Governance: Engage early with the site management team to implement the agreed Electrical Safe Systems of Work Procedure under the direction of the Lead Appointed Person. Ensure all workplace personnel understand and comply with these safety standards.
• Permit Control & Energised Works: Issue and strictly control permits for all energised working activities within the project scope, executing thorough lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and safety documentation.
• Technical Review & Verification: Examine project specifications and drawings to extract project-specific requirements. Review switchgear distribution topologies and control systems prior to start-up, and interpret basic electrical protection under fault conditions.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover: Collaborate with specialist testing and commissioning contractors to review sequences and test scripts early. Coordinate closely with control system providers (SCADA, BMS, EMS) to manage system handovers under structured permit control schedules.
• Operational Adherence: Maintain strict adherence to operational procedures and high-voltage safety rules, focusing heavily on environment, health, and safety (EHS) and quality management systems.

Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Background: Relevant third-level qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, or a recognised electrical trade backed by appropriate training and experience.
• Industry Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar capacity within an electrical contracting environment, with a strong background in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre projects.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience working on medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) systems, holding valid HV switching tickets and demonstrable Authorised Person or Appointed Person experience. Level S1 (unrestricted voltage) or S2 (up to 1,000V) certification is preferred.
• Testing Background: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical testing and verification.
• Core Competencies: Highly process-driven with an unwavering commitment to EHS, quality work management, and rigorous safety protocols.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a market leader delivering large-scale, cutting-edge data centre infrastructure.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Supportive career growth pathways and fast-track professional development.
• A competitive salary package featuring a rotational roster.