Fg - Senior Authorised Person - Operations T&e - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Freedom Group
Description
Freedom Power are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) who will be responsible for executing construction and asset replacement projects on 11kV - 132kV distribution networks.
Undertake operational, technical and safety from the system duties associated with the construction, maintenance and commissioning of projects.Play a key role in ensuring the business's teams are set to work safely and to ensure new/modified electrical apparatus is fit for purpose as it is energised or re-energised.
Provide leadership, teamwork with peers and colleague, sound technical knowledge, a positive safety culture and strong technical awareness.Responsibilities:
- Organise and execute HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks up to 11kV, 33kV and/or 132kV in accordance with customer safety rules and operational procedures.
- Preparation of switching programmes, including system alteration forms.
- 100% accurate execution of operational schedules on site and safety document issue to construction teams for work on HV networks.
- The ability to undertake spiking of HV cables and pressure testing of new/modified plant before energisation.
- Use of sound technical knowledge to support construction teams.
- Ensuring safety from the system
- Engender a positive working culture within the team, covering health and safety, workmanship quality, attention to detail and development of the business's team ethic
- Commissioning and operation of electrical plant and equipment on all types of apparatus within an electricity substation
- Ensure all records of completed works are submitted and updated;
Requirements:
- Use of sound technical knowledge to support construction teams.
- Being available to support the knowledge and capabilities of construction teams technically to ensure the business's work is to the required standard, is fully fit for purpose and new/modified HV plant is safe to energise. The ability to think complex electrical issues through to resolution, including system protection schemes.
- Extensive experience in Power Distribution arena ideally within a Distribution Network Owner environment at 11kV or above.
- Must hold SSEN DNO Authorisation
- Up to 33kV Full SFT
- Possession of a current Senior Authorised Person certificate on an existing Distribution Network Owners System.
- HNC in Electrical Engineering
- Power Distribution (preferred, not mandatory).
- IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety related qualification.
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK.
Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologiesProgression is something we value and we'll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
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