Senior Authorised Person (132kV)

Freedom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits such as Dental, Gym, Bikes, and Travel Insurance

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled individual to manage high voltage electrical networks, ensuring safety and compliance during operations. Responsibilities include planning outages, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP duties on 11kV - 132kV networks.
• Current/Recent SAP authorisation on UKPN network at 11kV - 132kV.

Responsibilities

• Planning outages and producing switching programmes.
• Ensuring a safe working environment during high voltage operations.
• Conducting Risk Assessments at all project stages.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Competitive + Car/Car allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Networks is seeking a candidate capable of carrying out LV & HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of work points, and issuing safety documentation for construction and asset replacement projects on the distribution network.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Planning outages, producing switching programmes, and liaising with System Control.
2. Making dead, isolating, and earthing high voltage electrical networks.
3. Ensuring a safe working environment during high voltage operations.
4. Identifying and releasing apparatus for work through Safety Documents and Permits to Work.
5. Performing high voltage testing and fault location.
6. Re-energising the network post-work.
7. Ensuring on-site employees adhere to SHE policies and safety instructions.
8. Implementing safety rules, instructions, and procedures for Freedom and customers.
9. Preparing project files in accordance with company policy and CDM Regulations.
10. Conducting Risk Assessments at all project stages as per company standards.
11. Maintaining statutory records, certificates, licenses, and notifications.
12. Promoting a safety culture.
13. Planning and overseeing work activities for timely completion.
14. Completing accurate records such as as-builts and work sheets.
15. Coordinating shutdowns and Permits to Work with control centres.
16. Collaborating with site managers, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
17. Developing and mentoring trainees.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience with SAP duties on 11kV - 132kV networks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Current/Recent SAP authorisation on UKPN network at 11kV - 132kV.

Our benefits include:

• Company vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and legal support
• Flexible benefits such as Dental, Gym, Bikes, and Travel Insurance

Next steps involve inclusive recruitment processes. We are committed to accommodating applicants' needs throughout the process. About us:

Part of NG Bailey Group, established in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, dedicated to developing talent through training and innovative project delivery across various sectors.