Senior Authorised Person

Advance TRS; Greater London; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for SSE/SSEN environments to manage high‑voltage operations and safety documentation on live networks. The role requires SAP status or proven SSEN authorisation, with capability across 132kV systems and transmission/substation work.

The successful candidate will operate independently, oversee switching, isolation, and outages, and ensure SSEN procedures are followed at all times. A full UK driving licence is essential for site travel.

Competenze

• Must hold SSE/SSEN SAP authorisation or have held it 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

Mansioni

• Operate safely on live HV networks and manage switching/outages.
• Issue and receive safety documentation and permits.
• Apply SSEN procedures and safety rules in field operations.
• Work independently to make operational decisions in a live network environment.
• Travel to substations and project sites as required.

Conoscenze

132kV operation

HV switching

Safety documentation

SSEN procedures

Decision making under live network

Full UK driving licence

Descrizione del lavoro

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.