Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

A Renewable Energy Client is looking for multiple Senior Authorised Person to work on an offshore wind farm in the North West UK.

The client is looking for:
. 2 SAPs minimum 33 kV authorisation level
. 2 SAPs minimum 400 kV authorisation level
. 1 Competent Person (part time)

Working Pattern: 12 hours a day/7 days a week shift pattern for 2 weeks on duty followed by a 2 weeks off duty period. However, 3 weeks on duty periods may occur if required. Required offshore and onshore work.
The SAPs may be required to be On-Call during the duration of the contract to provide emergency support outside of normal working hours. On-Call working patterns shall be agreed between the Consultant and the local manager.

Duties:

Implement the high voltage safety rules
Outage management and network control
Carry out high voltage switching and isolations, and earthing of high voltage plant and apparatus
Prepare, issue and cancel safety documents
Inspect, test and commission high voltage plant and apparatus
VLF testing of high voltage cables
Identify and fit circuit designation labels and switch numbers
Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules
Participate in an out-of hours emergency response rota
Collate site and network information to facilitate effective decision making within the department
Update HV schematic diagrams
Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections
Check Safety Documents
Implement and provide training programmes for manual and technical staff (CP, AP, etc.)
Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties
Assist the O&M department when required

Qualifications

Knowledge:
Ideally an Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering qualification such as Level 3 National Vocation Qualification (NVQ), BTEC or Electronic Engineering degree
Offshore experience, incl. basic offshore requirements: First Aid/Offshore medical/Working at height with rescue/PST, personal survival techniques/Helicopter Underwater Escape Training/Winch Transfer Training
Technical knowledge of wind farm layout

Experience:
Extensive working experience as Senior Authorised Person operating under company HV Safety Rules
Electrical engineering working experience in an offshore windfarm environment
HV Commissioning and HV fault finding and analysis Experience
Substation SCADA/SCS systems experience
Previously Senior Authorised with a Distribution Network Operator (DNO)

Skills & Aptitudes: Planning/Reporting/People management/Communication

Special Requirements:
Physically fit, role will require climbing skills
Full driving license required
Must be flexible with regard to working patterns