400kV SAP - East of England
Job Title
400kV SAP
Overview
Looking for someone to have significant experience in working with high voltage systems, as an 400kV Senior Authorised Person on electricity transmission systems, preferably within the offshore wind industry
An excellent understanding of industry standard Electrical Mechanical Safety Rules (EMSR’s) and other relevant procedures is essential. You must also have excellent IT skills and the ability to process information quickly to ensure prompt and efficient response to faults and other unplanned situations.
HSE Responsibilities
* Following health, safety and environmental policies, procedures, and instructions
* Reporting any hazards or failings in safety procedures
* Taking reasonable care of their own HSE compliance
* Strive to improve HSE both personally and for the business.
* Promote HSEQ aspects across project delivery
Main Duties
* Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards
* Achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person status at increasing voltages.
* Become fully conversant and make sure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions, this will include but is not limited to:
* Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents
* Carrying out switching, isolation and earthing duties
* Acting as Control Engineer
* Preparing switching schedules
* Managing the interface between system boundaries with site and NGT as required
* Producing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments
* Producing maintenance plans for HV equipment
* Maintaining the asset register
* Management and/or delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance activities on electrical equipment
* Producing final reports
* Carry out basic protection testing on HV related equipment. Complex protection relay testing is desirable
* Undertaking troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment
* Carrying out inductions for sub-contractors and deliver Competent Person Training
* Keeping in close communication with HV Control and Project Lead SAP
* Liaising with external stakeholders such as DNO/NGT and asset owner
* Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances
* Other duties commensurate with the role
Knowledge
* HV Safe Systems of Work
* Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance
* Detailed knowledge of UK industry HV electrical safety rules
* Detailed knowledge of HV equipment
* Knowledge of Working offshore
Skills And Abilities
* 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 whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained
* Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions
Experience
* Previously authorised as 400kV 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
Qualifications
* 400kV SAP Cert (essential)
* NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent
* GWO BST
* GWO Enhanced First Aid
* GWO Advanced Rescue
* Medical and Chester
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