Senior Authorised Person

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting with a SPEN SAP role on the Manweb network. The position covers North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside and surrounding areas, involving 11kV and 33kV distribution projects and associated switching and safety duties.

The Senior Authorised Person will manage switching, safety documentation and coordination with Network Control and site teams, with a 12-month rolling contract and a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Current or previous SPEN SAP authorisation on the Manweb network up to 33kV.
• Experience operating on 11kV and/or 33kV networks.
• Knowledge of switching procedures and SPEN safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Authorised Person on the SP Manweb network, carrying out switching, isolations, earthing and restoration activities.
• Prepare and implement switching schedules in accordance with SPEN safety rules and procedures.
• Issue, receive and cancel safety documentation including Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test.
• Support 11kV and 33kV cable, substation, overhead line and asset replacement works.
• Coordinate planned outages with Network Control and site teams; ensure works adhere to safety rules.
• Maintain accurate switching records and safety documentation throughout the works.

Skills

SPEN SAP authorisation

11kV/33kV distribution experience

Safety procedures knowledge

Independent working

Coordination with Network Control

Job description

SPEN Senior Authorised Person – Long Term Contract – MANWEB Network – 11kV / 33kV – Monday to Friday

I’m working with an established utilities contractor looking to appoint an experienced SPEN SAP to support ongoing electrical distribution works across the SP Manweb network, covering North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside and surrounding areas.

The position will involve working across a range of 11kV and 33kV distribution projects, supporting planned works, network maintenance, asset replacement and new connections.

The role will involve:

• Acting as a Senior Authorised Person on the SP Manweb network, carrying out switching, isolations, earthing and restoration activities.
• Preparing and implementing switching schedules in accordance with SPEN safety rules and procedures.
• Issuing, receiving and cancelling safety documentation, including Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test.
• Supporting 11kV and 33kV cable, substation, overhead line and asset replacement works.
• Liaising with Network Control, Project Managers and site teams to coordinate planned outages and switching activities.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with SPEN electrical safety rules and safe systems of work.
• Supporting commissioning, energisation and network restoration activities where required.
• Maintaining accurate switching records and safety documentation throughout the works.

Experience required:

• Current or previous SPEN SAP authorisation on the Manweb network, ideally up to 33kV.
• Strong experience operating on 11kV and/or 33kV electrical distribution networks.
• Good understanding of switching procedures, safety documentation and DNO safety rules.
• Experience supporting distribution projects, including cable works, substations, overhead lines or asset replacement.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with Network Control and site teams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 12 month rolling contract
• Monday to Friday
• Competitive day rate, dependent on authorisations and experience