Senior Authorized Person: HV Electrical Safety Lead

John Paul Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Relocation allowance

Laptop

Phone

Pension

Life insurance

Income protection

CPD

Bike to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

John Paul Construction, based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to lead electrical safety, switching operations, and permit-to-work activities for critical infrastructure projects. The role focuses on HV/LV systems, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage switching schedules, authorize access to installations, and provide technical guidance to operations teams while supporting maintenance, commissioning, and emergency

Qualifications

• Proven SAP experience on HV/LV electrical systems.
• Experience issuing permits-to-work and switching schedules.
• Strong knowledge of electrical regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and SAP authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for HV/LV electrical systems.
• Manage and oversee electrical switching operations and system isolations.
• Issue and control Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Authorise safe access to electrical installations and substations.
• Conduct risk assessments and support incident investigations where required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operational teams.
• Support planned maintenance, commissioning, and emergency response activities.

Skills

HV/LV knowledge

Electrical safety

Permit-to-work

Switching operations

SAP authorisation

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Electrical qualifications

SAP authorisation

Tools

None

Job description

John Paul Construction, based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to lead electrical safety, switching operations, and permit-to-work activities for critical infrastructure projects. The role focuses on HV/LV systems, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage switching schedules, authorize access to installations, and provide technical guidance to operations teams while supporting maintenance, commissioning, and emergency