SDP 66kV Senior Authorised Person

SDP 66kV Senior Authorised Person

Role Objective

Lead high-voltage system integration, operational supervision, and the application of electrical safety rules across HV, MV, and LV systems. Maintain electrical safety through robust review of RAMS and method statements, effective delegation, and leadership of Authorised Persons and Operators. Coordinate commissioning, switching, outage management, and network-control activities across offshore and onshore project scopes. Protect the safety, security, and integrity of the electrical network supporting wind turbine generators, offshore substations, grid connections, and submarine and onshore cables.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with applicable UK legislation, regulations, electrical standards, and project requirements.
• Delegate scopes of work across site-based Transmission Specialists and Operators and manage the associated resource rota.
• Lead continuous improvement of electrical instructions and site-specific instructions governing high-voltage operations.
• Implement and manage Electrical Safety Rules and Safe System of Work across offshore and onshore sites.
• Provide operational advice on high-voltage installations associated with wind turbine generators, offshore substations, grid connections, and submarine and onshore cables.
• Oversee safe commissioning and operation of grid connections, substations, and associated MV, HV, and LV plant and equipment.
• Coordinate project commissioning activities and the planning and delegation of switching operations across construction stages.
• Control electrical safety documentation, define safe procedures, train relevant staff, and mentor HV Authorised Persons.

Tasks

• Ensure compliance with and effective management of Electrical Safety Rules.
• Provide safety coordination and technical leadership on all electrical matters.
• Manage and coordinate HV, MV, and LV commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings.
• Act as the 66kV Senior Authorised Person for the assigned project scope.
• Manage outages and network control in collaboration with Control Engineers.
• Prepare, review, and approve high-voltage switching schedules.
• Maintain and update HV, MV, and LV schematic diagrams.
• Inspect work sites and complete electrical safety inspections and audits.
• Review RAMS and method statements for electrical activities.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for relevant staff in accordance with Electrical Safety Rules.
• Mentor HV Authorised Persons during field training and support their assessment and authorisation.

Deliverables

• Technical input to the project commissioning management manual and associated pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans.
• Participation in project audits and reports from FAT and SAT activities on high-voltage equipment.
• Onsite verification of high-voltage switching programmes.
• Input to the planning of resources, work activities, and commissioning interfaces.
• Participation in the authorisation and assessment of new electrical candidates.
• Technical input to the project design phase on electrical-operational and safety matters.

Decision Authority / Responsibility

• Hold final authority in relation to MV and HV switching and isolation activities within the assigned scope.
• Issue and control safety documents under Electrical Safety Rules.
• Organise and manage the SAP permit office, including operational staff, documentation, and safe systems of work.
• Delegate authorised electrical tasks and intervene or stop work where electrical safety, network integrity, or compliance may be compromised.

Requirements

• Several years of operational and commissioning experience within high-voltage electrical systems; offshore experience is preferred.
• Appropriate electrical qualification and technical background aligned with the required authorisation scope.
• At least three years of experience working with onshore substation systems.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a Senior Authorised Person at 66kV or a comparable transmission voltage.
• Strong experience with switching schedules, isolations, outage management, network control, and electrical permit systems.
• Detailed knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules, Safe Systems of Work, RAMS, method statements, and country-specific standards.
• Experience with wind turbine generators, offshore substations, grid connections, and HV submarine or onshore cable systems.
• Complete and current GWO certification and valid HUET with CA-EBS where required by the site.
• Must comply with the stated climbing-equipment user weight limit of 120kg / 264lb.
• Must provide an up-to-date iPhone and permit installation and management of required mobile-device security software.
• Successful completion of the required background verification before onboarding.