Electrical Authorised Person – On-site HV Safety Lead (Data Centre)

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

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.