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The position: RES has been awarded the contract to provide safety from the system for the construction & commissioning of the 1.4GW East Anglia 3 (EA3) Wind farm & the associated OFTO assets. The project will require several 66kV SAPs (Senior Authorised Persons) to ensure the programme is maintained throughout the project. Full time employee and contracting positions are available with planned start dates in line with the contractor programme of works from: August 2025, November 2025 & January 2026.
Key Accountabilities include adherence to health and safety requirements, achieving and maintaining Senior Authorised Person status, and ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with the Iberdrola Renewables Offshore Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Renewables System Safety Instructions. This includes, but is not limited to: preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents; preparing switching schedules; carrying out switching, isolation and earthing duties; pre-energisation inspections; HV switchgear on-site tests; producing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments; producing maintenance plans for HV equipment; maintaining the asset register; managing maintenance activities; producing final reports; basic protection testing on HV equipment; troubleshooting; communicating with 400kV Electrical Works Co-Ordinators & Lead SAP; responding to emergencies and site outages; and other duties commensurate with the role. Willingness to be based on an SOV or Jack-up Vessel during rotations.
Responsibilities
* Always adhere to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards
* Achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person status
* Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with relevant safety rules and instructions
* Prepare, issue and cancel safety documents
* Prepare switching schedules; carry out switching, isolation and earthing duties
* Carry out pre-energisation inspections; HV switchgear on-site tests
* Produce and review method statements and risk assessments
* Produce maintenance plans for HV equipment; maintain the asset register
* Manage and/or deliver planned and unplanned maintenance on electrical equipment
* Produce final reports; carry out basic protection testing on HV equipment
* Undertake troubleshooting and fault-finding on Iberdrola controlled plant/equipment
* Maintain close communication with 400kV Electrical Works Co-Ordinators & Lead SAP
* React to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances
* Willing to be based on an SOV or Jack-up Vessel during rotations
Knowledge
* HV Safe Systems of Work
* Knowledge of the key UK legislation underpinning high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance
* Detailed knowledge of UK HV electrical safety rules
* Detailed knowledge of HV equipment
* HV maintenance practices including HSG230
* Knowledge of working offshore
Skills
* Strong approach to safe working practices
* Able to operate and maintain various types of HV plant/equipment
* Excellent communication skills
* Good people skills
* Ability to coordinate multiple activities while ensuring safety and quality
* Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions
Experience
* Previously authorised as 66kV SAP
* Previously worked on an offshore project
* Operation and maintenance of HV Equipment
* Experience in fault finding on HV plant and equipment
* Commissioning HV plant and equipment
* Basic HV protection testing
* Siemens 8VM1 Switchgear (Desirable)
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence
* Previously held SAP authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules at 66kV
* NEBOSH/IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent
At RES we celebrate differences and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Services for Renewable Energy
East Devon, England, United Kingdom
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