Senior Authorised Person - Electrical

Global Commissioning; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Senior Authorised Person – Electrical (SAP) to lead hazardous energy control and Safe Systems of Work for electrical systems on site, including data centres and power facilities.

You will manage isolations, LOTO, permits, RAMS, and coordinate HV/MV/LV switching, testing, and commissioning readiness while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Essential electrical trade apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on qualification.
• HV/LV electrical experience in high-hazard environments.
• Experience operating under electrical safety rules and approvals as AP/SAP.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person for electrical systems and manage Safe Systems of Work.
• Implement electrical isolations, LOTO, switching, testing, and safe reinstatement.
• Issue and manage Electrical Permits to Work and RAMS for electrical tasks.
• Plan and supervise HV/MV/LV switching activities and commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate with mechanical/controls teams and support IST/FPT activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical power systems

LOTO

Hazardous energy control

HV/MV/LV distribution

Generators and emergency power

UPS systems

Transformers and protection relays

Electrical safety rules

Team leadership

Commissioning coordination

Education

Electrical trade apprenticeship or equivalent

HNC/HND or BEng in Electrical Engineering

Certified Electrical AP/SAP training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Opening from Senior Authorised Person (SAP) Mechanical

Role Overview

The Senior Authorised Person - Electrical (SAP) is responsible for the safe control of hazardous energy (COHE) for electrical systems and associated infrastructure on site. The role focuses on the implementation, management, and governance of electrical Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) across complex, high-risk environments such as data centres and multi-fuel power generation facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person for electrical systems, managing and enforcing Global Commissioning's Safe Systems of Work
• Implement and control electrical isolations, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), switching operations, proving dead procedures, testing, and safe reinstatement
• Issue, manage, suspend, and cancel Electrical Permits to Work and associated safety documentation
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for electrical works
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise HV/MV/LV switching activities
• Oversee pre-functional testing, electrical energisation, protection testing, and commissioning readiness activities
• Attend and contribute to commissioning, coordination, and safety meetings
• Coordinate electrical commissioning activities with mechanical, controls, and automation teams
• Attend and support Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) of critical systems
• Carry out final inspections and "white glove" reviews prior to system handover
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, electrical standards, and applicable legislation
• Maintain effective communication between contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders
• Support incident response, emergency situations, and high-risk operations when required

Leadership & Management

• Provide leadership and supervision to electrical teams, contractors, and subcontractors
• Manage complex and high-risk electrical activities in live or operational environments
• Demonstrate strong decision-making under pressure, particularly during switching operations, isolations, energisations, fault conditions, and system reinstatements
• Promote a strong safety culture and proactive hazard identification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a recognised electrical trade apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on electrical qualification
• CSCS / Safe Pass
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• Appropriate HV Authorised Person/Senior Authorised Person certification or demonstrable experience operating under an electrical safety rules system

Desirable

• HNC, HND, or BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Building Services Engineering
• Certified Electrical AP/SAP training
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification

Skills & Technical Knowledge

Extensive hands-on experience with electrical power systems, plant, and equipment.

Proven expertise in electrical isolations, LOTO, switching operations, and hazardous energy control.

Strong working knowledge of:

• HV, MV, and LV power distribution systems
• Generators, synchronisation systems, and emergency power systems
• UPS systems and battery installations
• Transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and metering systems
• Electrical infrastructure associated with power generation and data centres

Sound understanding of commissioning processes and documentation (Cx Plans, FAT, SAT, IST, ITPs).

Familiarity with electrical safety rules, arc flash mitigation, and safe switching procedures.

Strong understanding of Irish, UK, and EU health, safety, and environmental legislation, including HSA requirements.

Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Experience Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical commissioning, electrical operations, maintenance supervision, or as an Electrical Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and coordinate complex electrical systems during commissioning and energisation activities
• Experience operating under formal electrical safety rules within critical environments

Desirable

• Experience in data centres, power generation, pharmaceutical, utilities, renewables, offshore, or other high-hazard / critical infrastructure environments
• Previous roles such as Electrical AP, Electrical SAP, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Control Room Operator, Plant Shift Leader, Lead Commissioning Engineer, or Critical Facilities Engineer
• Experience managing HV switching programmes and critical power system energisation

Development & Support

Global Commissioning is committed to developing its people. We will fully support candidates with the potential to grow into or strengthen this role through further education, CPD, mentoring, and structured training pathways.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.