Senior Authorised Person — HV Safety & 11kV Operations

Southern Water; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join the MEICA Technical Team across multiple regions. This is a highly technical, safety-critical role responsible for safe operation and maintenance of HV and LV electrical systems, implementing safe systems of work and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will appoint Authorised and Competent Persons, maintain switching schedules including 11kV operations, audit work for safety, and provide expert technical support to operations while

Qualifications

• Significant electrical engineering experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Advanced engineering qualification to HNC level or equivalent.
• Current or previous certification in High Voltage operations training.
• Experience as an Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME on electrical safety, standards and procedures.
• Assess and appoint Authorised Persons and Competent Persons.
• Create and maintain switching schedules for High Voltage and complex Low Voltage sites.
• Carry out switching operations up to 11kV.
• Audit electrical work for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Investigate electrical and mechanical safety incidents and recommend improvements.
• Provide specialist technical advice to operational teams.
• Work with contractors and internal stakeholders to establish safe working arrangements.
• Support training and refresher training for Authorised Persons.
• Participate in a standby rota for 24/7 technical support.

Skills

Electrical safety

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Authorised Person experience

High Voltage operations

Communication skills

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Authorising Engineer training

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join the MEICA Technical Team across multiple regions. This is a highly technical, safety-critical role responsible for safe operation and maintenance of HV and LV electrical systems, implementing safe systems of work and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will appoint Authorised and Competent Persons, maintain switching schedules including 11kV operations, audit work for safety, and provide expert technical support to operations while