Job Summary
Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Head of Electrical Safety (Authorised Person), located in Kendal OR Blackburn, UK.
Reporting to the Global EHS Director, the Head of Electrical Safety will be part of an excellent Global EHS team with the responsibility for providing the organisation with the legally required level of electrical competence to ensure electrical safety, compliance, investigation capability and technical governance across all operations. You will act as the formally appointed Electrical Authorised Person, responsible for ensuring the safe operation, isolation, and control of electrical systems across Critical Power, and for maintaining full compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR 1989) and internal Electrical Safety Rules.
This role is safety critical with direct accountability for electrical risk control, permit to work authorisation and safe system of work implementation.
This is a global role and therefore global travel will be required on an ADHOC basis.
What a typical day looks like:
1. Act as the Authorized Person for LV/HV systems for all critical power activities ensuing compliance with EAWR 1989, BS7671 and company electrical safety rules
2. Maintain and enforce safe systems of work
3. Issue, control and close Permit to Work and Isolation Control
4. Authorize switching operations and isolation and energization activities
5. Review and approve Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS)
6. Ensure all electrical systems are inspected, maintained and tested
7. Lead investigations into electrical incidents, near misses and HiPos, implementing corrective and preventative actions
8. Manage contractors ensuring they are competent and authorised and work in line with RAMS and permits
9. Supervise high risk activities and stop unsafe work immediately, rejecting RAMS or permits and refusing energisation when required
10. Provide training and support development of competent persons and wider electrical teams
11. Deliver briefings and toolbox talks on electrical safety, permit to work and isolation procedures
12. Identify and implement improvements to electrical safety systems and risk controls
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
13. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent) and degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
14. 18th Edition Wiring regs (BS7671)
15. Formal Authorized Person (AP) appointment in the past working with at least LV systems, experience with HV is advantageous
16. Experience with ISO19011 and hold audit qualifications
17. Strong understanding of EAWR requirements
18. Minimum 5 years Electrical experience and minimum 2 years in AP role
19. Experience in manufacturing, ideally critical power or industrial environments
20. Extensive experience working with a diverse range of products, including bespoke items with varying deadlines
21. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
22. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence positive outcomes
23. Strong understanding of electrical risk and hazard control
24. High personal accountability and safety leadership
25. Ability to challenge unsafe behaviors
26. Knowledgeable of Anord Mardix Electrical products, services and competitors (Preferred)
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
27. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
28. A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
A merit-based annual pay review
Enhanced annual leave
Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
Referral bonus
Volunteer days
Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
Sick pay scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
29. Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
30. Travel opportunities (role dependent)
31. Support in your well-being by access to
Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
32. Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
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