400kV SAP needed for a Major Offshore Wind project in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:
* Implement and ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules on site.
* Act as Senior Authorised Person for HV/MV/LV systems.
* Plan, manage, prepare, and execute electrical works offshore.
* Provide operational advice on high-voltage installations including WTG, offshore substations, and HV cables.
* Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, substations, and associated MV/HV/LV equipment.
* Ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network.
* Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities during all construction phases.
* Take operational responsibility for an entire offshore substation.
* Manage outage planning and network control in collaboration with Control Engineers.
* Prepare, review, and check high-voltage switching schedules.
* Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams and ensure documentation accuracy.
* Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and worksite assessments for electrical matters.
* Coordinate with project management to communicate accurate progress updates.
* Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities across the project.
* Liaise with external grid operators and participate in commissioning panel meetings.
* Review method statements relating to electrical tasks.
* Deliver technical advice and engineering support to working parties.
* Participate in FAT and SAT testing and provide related reports.
* Contribute to commissioning manuals, quality plans, and technical documents.
* Plan resources, work activities, and switching programs.
* Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings.
* Perform pre- and post-energization checks across the wind farm.
* Establish grounding, isolation zones, and worksite demarcation.
* Act as a Training Mentor and support staff authorizations and assessments.
* Carry out project-related administrative tasks.
* Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting and communication.
* Participate in both offshore and onshore work rotations if required.
* Be available for on-call responsibilities during certain work tasks.
* Work in adverse conditions or emergency scenarios when required.
Requirements:
* Appropriate electrical qualification relevant to HV authorization (SAP level).
* Several years of experience in high-voltage operations and commissioning (400 kV).
* Offshore experience preferred.
* Minimum 3 years' experience working with onshore substation systems.
* Strong understanding of MV/HV/LV systems, switching, and commissioning.
* Up-to-date GWO and HUET with CA-EBS (as required by site).
* Able to meet offshore climbing gear weight limits (maximum 120 kg / 264 lb).
* Able to work a 14/14 offshore rotation.
* Capable of working in adverse weather and emergency environments.
* Must provide own iPhone compatible with required security software.
* Must allow installation of mandatory security management applications on any personal mobile device used for work.
* Must bring personal work clothing and offshore safety boots (additional PPE provided onsite).