HV Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to oversee high voltage electrical operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves implementing safety protocols, managing commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety rules. You will be responsible for coordinating with various teams, providing technical advice, and ensuring the integrity of the high voltage network. The position requires a strong background in electrical engineering and safety management, with opportunities for onshore and offshore work. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and safety in the energy sector.

Benefits

Accommodation onshore paid by consultant

On-call opportunities

Training programs provided

Travel opportunities to various locations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high voltage electrical safety and installations.
• Proven track record in managing commissioning activities and safety coordination.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee Electrical Safety Rules on site.
• Coordinate high voltage commissioning activities and ensure safety compliance.
• Advise on high voltage installations and oversee operational activities.

Skills

High Voltage Electrical Safety

Electrical Installations

Commissioning Management

Safety Coordination

GWO Training

HUET Training

Medical Fitness

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

SAP (Senior Authorised Person) - 400 kV

Duration: 14-Apr-2025 - 31-Mar-2027

Outside IR35: market rate

Work Location: Grimsby.

Accommodation onshore paid by consultant. 2025 is expected to be primarily onshore or Norway based at Construction yard.

Travel locations: UK, Norway, EU, Thailand or as per project request.

Rota: 2025 (Mon-Fri all days), or as per agreement with Windfarm Commissioning Manager. 2026 expected to be 14/14 - 12H per day when offshore. Transition date between rota's to be final agreed with Windfarm Commissioning Manager.

Working Hours:

2025 - 10 hours per day.

2026 - 12H per day (14/14), Transition date between rota's to be final agreed with Windfarm Commissioning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of the Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work.
• Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables.
• Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment.
• Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security and integrity of the HV network.
• Contribute to proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively.
• Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages.
• Take electrical operational responsibility for an entire substation.
• Possibility to work in adverse work conditions/emergency work scenarios.
• On-call may arise during certain work tasks.
• GWO training and HUET training to be completed.
• Ability to pass medical fitness test.

Tasks:

• Ensure compliance with and managing of Electrical Safety Rules.
• Safety coordination in electrical matters.
• Act as senior authorized person.
• Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers.
• Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams.
• Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters.
• Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management.
• Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings.
• Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules.
• Check method statements for electrical matters.
• Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules.
• Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters.
• Assist different departments in Ørsted when required.
• Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required.
• Act as Training Mentor for Various projects.

Deliverables:

• Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans).
• Participation in different audits.
• Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipments.
• Onsite check of switching programs.
• Participation in the planning of resource and work activities.
• Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates.
• Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspect.
• Switching on HV/MV & LV equipment.
• Grounding of equipment & creating isolation zones.
• Setting up demarcation of worksites for contractors based on Work Requests.
• Lead toolbox talks to start working parties.
• Pre and Post energization checks of all equipment across the windfarm.
• Participating in work rotations both offshore and onshore if assigned to that rotation.
• Project specific administrative tasks to assist Lead SAP.
• Ability to work on Microsoft platforms (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Decision authority / Responsibility.
• Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations.
• Issue of Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents.
• Management of electrical safety to work onsite.