Senior Authorised Person role - Leading Utilities contractor
* Working on various Power & Renewable Energy projects including HV Cabling, Substations, BESS, Wind Farms, Solar PV, & Off-Shore cabling schemes;
* Opportunities for further progression
SSA are currently recruiting for a leading Civil Engineering & Utilities contractor who are looking to add several Senior Authorised Persons to their team working across their Power & Renewable Energy portfolio across the UK.
You’ll primarily be working on 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations in line with Distribution Safety Rules.
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Plan and execute HV switching schedules
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Isolate and earth high voltage apparatus safely
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Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access
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Develop and implement safety documentation and method statements
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Attend client meetings and resolve operational issues
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Mentor junior engineers and support project planning
You will need:
* SAP authorisation at 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV on a UK DNO network (e.g., UKPN, SSE, SPEN, ENWL)
* Experience in substation construction, HV commissioning, or network maintenance
* Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, safety regulations, and outage planning