SAP Electrical Engineer

DP World; Southampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Southampton is seeking an experienced SAP Electrical Engineer to maintain and develop the high-voltage electrical infrastructure powering the port. You will lead SAP activities to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of the HV/LV network.

You will manage projects, supervise contractors, and drive maintenance strategies while coordinating with SCADA, BMS and metering systems to monitor assets and energy use during planned shutdowns and emergencies.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience operating, maintaining and developing HV (>11kV) and LV electrical infrastructure.
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience or capability to undertake SAP responsibilities.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substations, protection systems and power networks.
• Experience managing electrical engineering projects and contractors.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience using SCADA, BMS and electrical monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to support planned shutdowns and emergency call-outs when required

Responsibilities

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for Southampton Port, ensuring compliance with electrical safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Maintain the availability and reliability of the port's electrical distribution network.
• Lead electrical switching operations and provide technical support during planned maintenance and emergency outages.
• Manage electrical infrastructure projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee contractors, consultants and specialist engineering suppliers.
• Develop maintenance strategies that maximise network reliability while minimising operational disruption.
• Ensure SCADA, BMS and metering systems effectively monitor electrical assets and energy consumption.
• Drive compliance with DP World's Electrical Safe System of Work and relevant industry regulations.
• Support the development and assessment of authorised electrical personnel.
• Contribute to future infrastructure upgrades that support the continued growth of Southampton Port.

Skills

HV & LV electrical infrastructure

SAP experience

Electrical distribution systems

SCADA, BMS, metering experience

Project management & contractor Overs

Electrical safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Planned shutdown & emergency response

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

BMS

Metering systems

Job description

DP World is looking for an experienced SAP Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) to play a critical role in maintaining and developing the high-voltage electrical infrastructure that powers Southampton Port.

About the Role:

As our Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you'll be responsible for maintaining the integrity, reliability and safety of the port's HV and LV electrical infrastructure.

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for Southampton Port, ensuring compliance with electrical safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Maintain the availability and reliability of the port's electrical distribution network.
• Lead electrical switching operations and provide technical support during planned maintenance and emergency outages.
• Manage electrical infrastructure projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee contractors, consultants and specialist engineering suppliers.
• Develop maintenance strategies that maximise network reliability while minimising operational disruption.
• Ensure SCADA, BMS and metering systems effectively monitor electrical assets and energy consumption.
• Drive compliance with DP World's Electrical Safe System of Work and relevant industry regulations.
• Support the development and assessment of authorised electrical personnel.
• Contribute to future infrastructure upgrades that support the continued growth of Southampton Port.

Your Key Skills:

We're looking for an experienced electrical engineering professional who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges within a critical infrastructure environment.

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience operating, maintaining and developing HV (>max 11kv) and LV electrical infrastructure.
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience or the capability to undertake SAP responsibilities.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substations, protection systems and power networks.
• Experience managing electrical engineering projects and contractors.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience using SCADA, BMS and electrical monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to support planned shutdowns and emergency call-outs when required

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What's Possible For Everyone

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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