Senior Authorised Person

Aureos; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Aureos are currently recruiting multiple Senior Authorised Persons (SAP) to carry out LV & HV / EHV switching, isolation, earthing, PTW, SFT, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on construction and asset replacement projects on SSEN networks.

This is a predominantly site-based role where you will be required to travel within our region. It could also require availability for weekend working and on-call duties on a rota basis.

You will be responsible for all aspects of operational duties, creating switching schedules and methods of work. You’ll control & monitor all Electrical construction and Fault restoration work on HV / LV networks up to 33kv.

Ensuring the power distribution is maintained, you will be the delegated lead electrical person in cases of emergency and power restoration.

Our vacancies are based at the following locations

Doncaster, Andover, Scotland, Slough, Bristol, Horsham and Bury St Edmunds.

Tasks and duties

• Plan outages and produce switching programmes and liaise with System Control.
• Make dead, isolate and earth high voltage electrical networks.
• Identify and release apparatus to be worked on by issue of Safety Documents and Permits to Work, SFT.
• Carry out high voltage testing and fault location
• Manage and supervise Jointer and Fitter teams.
• You will provide technical knowledge and expertise to the wider team, as well as supporting our clients in finding solutions to their engineering challenges.

Skills and experience

Authorised to conduct switching operations to from LV to 11kV, 33 kV would be advantageous

An excellent attitude towards safety & operational excellence.

Technical knowledge of DNO switchgear & associated plant.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills, and the ability to lead a team.

Knowledge of current regulations, standards, and codes of practices

Desirable

132 kV Authorisations would be advantageous

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

A dynamic and supportive team environment.

Equal opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.