Senior Authorised Person - 33kV

People with Energy; Inverness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

People with Energy is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for a 33kV HV project based in Inverness, Scotland. This predominantly site-based role carries a 6-month contract with regional travel requirements to support outage planning, switching programmes, isolation and earthing.

The successful candidate will oversee safe operation of HV networks, issue Safety Documents, and guide project teams while mentoring trainee SAPs and promoting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) within HV electrical networks.
• Strong 33kV experience with HV switching, isolation and earthing.
• Experience issuing HV Safety Documents, Permits to Work and SFTs.
• Experience supervising HV teams including Jointers and Fitters.

Responsibilities

• Plan HV outages and produce switching programmes, liaising with System and Local Control.
• Make dead, isolate and earth 33kV HV electrical networks.
• Carry out HV testing and fault location activities.
• Issue and manage Safety Documents, Permits to Work and SFTs.
• Ensure all HV operations are completed safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Supervise Jointer and Fitter teams and provide technical guidance to site personnel.
• Lead and promote a positive safety culture, including RAMS reviews and toolbox talks.
• Support clients and project teams with technical HV advice and engineering solutions.
• Mentor trainee SAPs and monitor trainee progress.
• Maintain high standards of operational safety and compliance.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

33kV experience

HV switching

RAMS

Safety documentation

Team supervision

Travel willingness

On-call rota

Job description

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 33kV

Location: Inverness, Scotland
Contract: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Working Arrangement: Predominantly Site-Based with Travel

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support a 33kV electrical infrastructure project based in Inverness on an initial 6-month contract. This is a predominantly site-based role, with some regional travel required. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe control and operation of high-voltage electrical networks, including outage planning, switching programmes, isolation and earthing, HV testing and the issue of relevant safety documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan HV outages and produce switching programmes, liaising with System and Local Control.
• Make dead, isolate and earth 33kV HV electrical networks.
• Carry out HV testing and fault location activities.
• Issue and manage Safety Documents, Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test (SFT).
• Ensure all HV operations are completed safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Supervise Jointer and Fitter teams and provide technical guidance to site personnel.
• Lead and promote a positive safety culture, including reviewing RAMS, delivering inductions and toolbox talks, conducting site inspections and supporting incident investigations.
• Support clients and project teams with technical HV advice and engineering solutions.
• Mentor trainee SAPs, support HV operational training and monitor trainee progress.
• Maintain high standards of operational safety, competency and compliance.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) within HV electrical networks.
• Strong 33kV experience.
• Experience with HV switching, isolation and earthing.
• Experience issuing HV Safety Documents, Permits to Work and SFTs.
• HV testing and fault location experience.
• Experience supervising HV teams, including Jointers and Fitters.
• Strong understanding of HV safety procedures and RAMS.
• Willingness to travel regionally.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend working and on-call rota duties.