HV Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person

Deploy Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking a High Voltage Authorised Person (HV AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join a respected electrical services company. You will inspect, maintain and operate HV equipment up to 132kV, while supervising Technicians across UK sites including Birmingham.

Opportunity to advance to SAP status with industry-leading training and a strong safety culture. Driving licence required and HV experience at 11kV+ is essential.

Qualifications

• HV switching and fault diagnosis experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience and ability to coordinate technicians.
• Strong communication and client liaison skills.
• HV AP/SAP status (11kV+) or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection and maintenance of HV/LV equipment up to 132kV including switchgear, transformers, RMUs, busbars and protection systems.
• Plan, carry out and supervise HV switching schedules in line with Safety Rules.
• Manage fault location, diagnosis and repair.
• Provide quotations, RAMS and work packages.
• Coordinate the work of Electrical Technicians and supervise junior staff.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to meet project aims and deadlines.
• After authorisation, perform HV switching and isolations.
• Issue safety documentation and ensure system safety.
• Test installations and produce test reports.
• Ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Supervisory experience

Driving licence

HV experience (11kV+)

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a High Voltage Authorised Person (HV AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with private network tickets to join a great company that values its people and provides them with industry-leading training and development.

Locations include Sheffield (South Yorkshire), Nottingham, Birmingham, Northampton (Midlands) and Luton (northern Home Counties).

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the inspection and maintenance (reactive and planned) of HV and LV equipment up to 132kV, Equipment will include switchgear, transformers, ring main units, busbars, circuit breakers and protection systems
• Plan, carry out and supervise HV switching schedules, ensuring compliance with Company Safety Rules
• Manage fault location and response, diagnosis and repair
• Provide quotations for works, work packages and plans, job instructions and RAMS
• Coordinate the work of Electrical Technicians, supervising junior staff
• Work with clients and other stakeholders to make sure project aims, deliverables and deadlines are met
• After gaining the appropriate authorisation, carry out HV switching and isolations
• Ensure electrical system safety - issue safety documentation in accordance with safety rules and operational procedures
• Test electrical installations, create test reports
• Ensure all projects are conducted to the highest standards of quality and safety

Requirements:

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Driving licence
• Previous experience working with HV electrical systems, ideally from a maintenance perspective
• Supervisory experience and strong communications skills
• Current or previous HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status, 11kV or above

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone wishing to become a Senior Authorised Person in the HV industry.

salary range dependant on skills and/or experience