SSEN Authorised Person:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CAT3A Authorised Person to join our team on a substation project in Gremista, Shetland. This critical role requires a comprehensive understanding of SSENs safety procedures and a strong commitment to safe working practices within a high:voltage environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all electrical work is carried out safely and in accordance with SSENs regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Permit:to:Work System: Manage and oversee the Permit:to:Work system for all CAT3A work, ensuring all permits are correctly issued, verified, and closed.
* Risk Assessments: Carry out thorough risk assessments for all planned CAT3A work, identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures.
* Safe Isolation and Verification: Ensure the safe isolation of electrical equipment before any work commences, verifying isolation using appropriate test equipment.
* Supervision of Work: Supervise and mentor personnel carrying out CAT3A work, ensuring adherence to SSENs safety procedures and best practices.
* Safety Training: Provide and oversee safety training for personnel working within the CAT3A system, ensuring a strong safety culture.
* Incident Reporting: Investigate and report any electrical incidents or near misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all CAT3A work, ensuring compliance with SSEN regulations and safety procedures.
* Equipment Inspection: Regularly inspect and test electrical equipment used in CAT3A work, ensuring it is in safe operating condition.
* Liaison with other teams: Work collaboratively with other teams on site, ensuring effective communication and coordination of activities.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* Valid SSEN CAT3A Authorisation (essential).
* Significant experience working as a CAT3A Authorised Person within the electricity distribution or transmission industry.
* Thorough understanding of SSENs safety rules and regulations, as well as relevant health and safety legislation.
* Proven ability to supervise and mentor personnel, enforcing safe working practices.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem:solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience working on substation projects is highly desirable.
* Working at Heights certification, First Aid certification and other relevant industry safety qualifications are advantageous.
* Willingness to work in a remote location (Shetland).
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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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