Senior Authorised Person

Job Reference: 200530

Renewables


Start Date: 30/11/2024
Applications close on: 30/11/2024
Contract Type: Contract
Country: United States
Discipline: Wind
Residence: United States
Job Contact: [email protected]

Senior Authorised Person

We are recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person for work in United States.

Responsibilities of the Senior Authorised Person:

  • Implementation of the electrical safety rules on site, including the safe system of work.
  • Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables.
  • Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment.
  • Act as a senior authorised person on the project.
  • Carry out switching operations and lock out on LV and HV equipment.
  • Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network.
  • Contribute to proactive management, good coordination, and communication between all parties to ensure the process works effectively.
  • Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers.
  • Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams.
  • Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters.
  • Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages.
  • Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules.
  • Check method statements for electrical matters.
  • Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules.
  • Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters.
  • Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management.
  • Assist different departments when required.

Requirements:

  • Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorised scope.
  • Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable.
  • Minimum of 3 years of working experience within onshore substations system.
  • Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/246lb).

Additional Information:

  • Rotation work will be 14 days on, 14 days off.
  • Work duration is for 2 years, with a 6 month extension.
  • Start date is 1/6/2025 and end date is 12/31/2025.
  • Course will be paid for by client, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate or agency within 1 year.

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  • A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare.
  • Some of the best day rates in the industry.
  • FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whilst on a Placement.
  • 24/7 access to our specialist support team.
  • Assistance and advice on a range of business topics.
  • FREE access to our Competency scheme.
  • Increased opportunity to potential client and more placement opportunities.
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