Senior Authorised Person

Advance TRS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support SSE/SSEN authorised activities on high voltage transmission and distribution projects in the UK. The role requires current or previous SSE/SSEN SAP authorisation and the ability to operate on 132kV networks, with a driving licence and strong safety discipline.

The successful candidate will perform HV switching, isolation, commissioning, and outage tasks on live networks, issuing and receiving safety documents and following

Qualifications

• Must hold or have held SSE/SSEN SAP authorisation under SSEN Safety Rules.
• Authorised to operate on 132kV networks as a minimum.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HV switching, isolation, commissioning and outage activities on live 132kV networks.
• Issue and receive safety documentation, including Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test.
• Work within SSEN safety rules and procedures and support transmission/substation operations.

Skills

SAP authorisation

HV switching

Safety procedures

Independent decision making

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) - SSE/SSEN Authorised

Im recruiting for a leading firm, which specialises in power projects from LV up to EHV, great benefits and exciting projects.

Essential Requirements

• Must currently hold, or have previously held, SSE/SSEN Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation under SSEN Safety Rules.
• Authorised to operate on 132kV networks as a minimum.
• Experience issuing and receiving safety documentation, including Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitation of Access documentation.
• Proven experience carrying out HV switching, isolation, commissioning, and outage activities on live electrical networks.
• Strong understanding of SSEN operational procedures and safety rules.
• Experience working on transmission and/or distribution substations.
• Ability to work independently and make operational decisions within a live network environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

• SSE Category 2 and/or Category 3 Authorisation.
• Authorisations with additional DNOs or National Grid.
• Experience on 275kV and/or 400kV systems.
• Substation construction, commissioning, or maintenance experience.
• Previous experience supporting major transmission or renewable energy projects.

Important

Please note that candidates must hold, or have previously held, SSE/SSEN authorisation. Applications from candidates with SAP status from other DNOs only will be considered only where equivalent SSEN authorisation can be clearly demonstrated.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status