Lead Senior Authorised Person

Atlas NextWave; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to provide technical leadership across high-voltage operations, commissioning activities, electrical safety management, and network integrity for a project in Poland. The role focuses on onshore and offshore electrical infrastructure and guarantees compliance with safety rules and regulations.

You will manage SAP teams, review RAMS and switching schedules, coordinate with grid operators, and mentor HV personnel to

Qualifications

• Experience as Lead SAP or similar role in high-voltage environments.
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV/LV systems and electrical safety rules.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate commissioning.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and switching instructions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead authority for MV/HV/LV electrical operations and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate teams of SAPs, Transmission Specialists, and Operators.
• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules and applicable legislation.
• Review RAMS, method statements, and HV work scopes.
• Plan and coordinate switching activities and network outages.
• Oversee HV system integration and commissioning activities.
• Provide operational guidance on WTGs, offshore/onshore substations, and export/inter-array cables.
• Review and update switching schedules and electrical schematics.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections and site assessments.
• Coordinate commissioning activities through all project stages.
• Mentor HV personnel and support authorisation processes.

Skills

MV/HV/LV knowledge

Electrical safety

Leadership

Commissioning

RAMS review

Education

Electrical qualifications for SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to provide technical leadership across high-voltage operations, commissioning activities, electrical safety management, and network integrity for a project in Poland.

The Lead SAP will be responsible for the management and coordination of high-voltage activities across both onshore and offshore electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead authority for MV/HV/LV electrical operations and commissioning activities.
• Manage and coordinate teams of SAPs, Transmission Specialists, and Operators.
• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules and applicable legislation.
• Review and approve RAMS, method statements, and HV work scopes.
• Lead the planning and coordination of switching activities and network outages.
• Oversee HV system integration and commissioning activities.
• Provide operational guidance on:
  • Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs)
  • Offshore substations
  • Onshore substations
  • Export and inter-array cable systems
• Review and update switching schedules and electrical schematics.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections, audits, and site assessments.
• Coordinate commissioning activities through all project stages.
• Support authorisation, assessment, and mentoring of HV personnel.
• Develop and improve site-specific HV operational procedures and instructions.
• Manage permit office activities and electrical safety documentation.
• Coordinate with grid operators and attend commissioning and operational meetings.
• Extensive experience in high-voltage operations and commissioning.
• Previous experience operating as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV/LV systems and electrical safety management.
• Relevant electrical qualifications appropriate to SAP authorisation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with onshore substation systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing switching schedules and isolations.
• Experience managing electrical commissioning and energisation activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, network operations, and outage management.

Certifications

• Current GWO certification suite.
• CA-EBS (where required by site).
• Valid offshore medical certification.
• Offshore wind experience.
• Experience with grid connection commissioning.
• Experience mentoring and authorising HV personnel.
• Experience working on offshore substations, export cables, and transmission systems.
• Familiarity with control room operations and network control activities.