Senior Authorised Person

Carbon60; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore services company is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for a critical role in the offshore wind sector. The candidate will ensure electrical safety and deliver isolations under client Electrical Safety Rules. Essential qualifications include offshore wind experience, 66kV authorisation, and full GWO certifications. The position involves supervising safe work practices and supporting high voltage system operations. This contract role offers a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the offshore wind sector as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
• Should possess comprehensive GWO certifications: Sea Survival, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights.
• Holding a valid offshore medical certificate including Chester Step and HUET is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as SAP, reporting to the Lead SAP, ensuring safe working practices.
• Produce and review switching schedules.
• Carry out isolations, earthing, and issue safety documents.
• Support testing and commissioning of HV/LV systems.

Skills

Offshore windfarm experience

66kV authorisation

GWO certifications

Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Offshore Wind

📍 Location: Offshore (Mobilisation from Northeast England)

🔄 Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

✅ Clearance: BPSS + Medical Questionnaire + Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Are you an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) ready to take on a high-impact role in the offshore wind sector?

We’re looking for a skilled professional to ensure electrical safety and deliver critical isolations and safety documentation under client Electrical Safety Rules.

What You’ll Do

• Act as SAP, reporting to the Lead SAP, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with HV safety rules.
• Produce and review switching schedules.
• Carry out isolations, earthing, and issue safety documents.
• Support testing and commissioning of HV/LV systems.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture through audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
• Provide personal supervision when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Previous offshore windfarm experience and 66kV authorisation.
• Full GWO certifications: Sea Survival, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights.
• Offshore medical certificate (including Chester Step) + HUET.
• Knowledge of WTG WTSR and Electrical Safety Rules.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Current SAP authorisation to 66kV or above (will also consider 33kV SAPs with multi-feed experience).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Other

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, and Utilities