HV Authorised / Senior Authorised Person

Deploy Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Limited, based in Scotland, is seeking a High Voltage Authorised Person (HV AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) with private network tickets to join a team that values safety and professional development.

You will inspect and maintain HV and LV equipment up to 132kV, plan HV switching, supervise schedules, and coordinate with Electrical Technicians while liaising with clients to ensure timely delivery and compliance with safety rules.

Qualifications

• HV AP or SAP status with valid tickets
• Experience with HV switching and 132kV systems
• Proven supervisory and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain HV and LV equipment up to 132kV
• Plan, carry out and supervise HV switching schedules
• Manage fault location, response, diagnosis and repair
• Provide quotations, RAMS and work packages
• Coordinate Electrical Technicians and supervise junior staff
• Coordinate with clients to meet project aims and deadlines
• Carry out HV switching and isolations after authorisation
• Issue safety documentation and ensure system safety
• Test installations and generate test reports
• Ensure projects meet high safety and quality standards

Skills

HV AP

SAP

Driving licence

Supervisory experience

Strong communications

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fantastic opportunity, based in Scotland, 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.

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