Senior HV Authorised Person – Safety & Operations Lead

OCU Group; Colden Common; Sur place; GBP 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OCU Group is actively seeking a Senior Authorised Person to lead high‑voltage switching operations and provide technical leadership across major energy infrastructure projects in the UK South West region. You will oversee safety, compliance, and execution of complex switching programs on HV equipment, ensuring robust risk management and operational excellence.

Applicants should hold Senior AP status, with extensive HV experience and UK driving licence, and be capable of mentoring junior staff

Qualifications

• Senior AP status within a utility, DNO, ICP, IDNO, or transmission environment.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining high-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations, switching procedures, and industry best practice.
• Experience planning and executing switching operations involving substations, switchgear, transformers, and HV equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• HV Authorised Person, HV Switching, or equivalent authorisations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute high-voltage switching operations in accordance with safety rules and operational procedures.
• Plan and coordinate network access, outages, and switching programmes to support project delivery.
• Authorise and oversee work on high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational, engineering, and project delivery teams.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve electrical faults, defects, and network issues.
• Review and approve safety documentation, permits, and operational procedures before works commence.
• Champion a strong safety culture through coaching, auditing, and promoting best practice across project teams.
• Support the development and mentoring of Authorised Persons and operational personnel.

Connaissances

Senior AP status

HV systems expertise

Electrical safety regs

Switching operations planning

Fault finding

Electrical engineering qual

UK driving licence

Formation

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

OCU Group is actively seeking a Senior Authorised Person to lead high‑voltage switching operations and provide technical leadership across major energy infrastructure projects in the UK South West region. You will oversee safety, compliance, and execution of complex switching programs on HV equipment, ensuring robust risk management and operational excellence.

Applicants should hold Senior AP status, with extensive HV experience and UK driving licence, and be capable of mentoring junior staff