Authorised Person - Finland

Earthstream; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Accommodation and travel support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Electrical Authorised Person in Helsinki to ensure safety and compliance in electrical commissioning and operations for prestigious hyperscale data centre projects. The role involves enforcing safety procedures, performing a variety of electrical system tests, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers competitive compensation, accommodation support, and opportunities for long-term engagement and career growth within an international team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Authorised Person in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSOW).
• Familiarity with Control of Hazardous Energies and LOTO systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with safety directives.
• Perform commissioning and testing of LV/MV electrical systems.
• Conduct safety audits and manage incident reporting.
• Manage LOTO, safe switching, energisations and isolations during commissioning.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections and incident reporting.
• Assist in investigations and maintain calibration of testing equipment.
• Support commissioning phases and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Technical documentation interpretation

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

MCCs & switchgear

Job description

Join our clientsteam and work on world‑class hyperscale data centre projects with leading global clients! We are seeking an experienced Electrical Authorised Person to ensure safety, compliance, and excellence across electrical commissioning and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Enforce company procedures including Control of Hazardous Energies, Permit to Work, and Lock‑Out Tag‑Out (LOTO) systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSOW) and client safety directives.
• Review and approve subcontractor electrical RAMS and COHE documentation.
• Manage and control LOTO systems, safe switching, energisations, and isolations during commissioning.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident reporting.
• Ensure correct use, selection, and maintenance of electrical PPE and arc flash mitigation procedures.

Technical

• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and inspection of LV/MV electrical systems, including MCCs, VSDs, switchgear, and distribution panels.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, SLDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Complete and record all pre‑ and post‑energisation testing in compliance with local regulations.
• Support all commissioning phases (Levels 1–5) and enforce the Electrical Permit to Work system.
• Assist in electrical incident investigations and ensure safety and calibration of testing equipment.
• Execute safe switching schedules and energisation procedures under SAP direction.
• Collaborate effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

• Work on prestigious hyperscale data centre projects with global clients.
• Competitive compensation package with accommodation and travel support.
• Opportunity for long‑term engagement and career development within a growing international team.

Visa support available for UK Citizens.