400kV SAP

400kV SAP needed for a Major Offshore Wind project in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules on site.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person for HV/MV/LV systems.
• Plan, manage, prepare, and execute electrical works offshore.
• Provide operational advice on high-voltage installations including WTG, offshore substations, and HV cables.
• Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, substations, and associated MV/HV/LV equipment.
• Ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network.
• Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities during all construction phases.
• Take operational responsibility for an entire offshore substation.
• Manage outage planning and network control in collaboration with Control Engineers.
• Prepare, review, and check high-voltage switching schedules.
• Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and worksite assessments for electrical matters.
• Coordinate with project management to communicate accurate progress updates.
• Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities across the project.
• Liaise with external grid operators and participate in commissioning panel meetings.
• Review method statements relating to electrical tasks.
• Deliver technical advice and engineering support to working parties.
• Participate in FAT and SAT testing and provide related reports.
• Contribute to commissioning manuals, quality plans, and technical documents.
• Plan resources, work activities, and switching programs.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Perform pre- and post-energization checks across the wind farm.
• Establish grounding, isolation zones, and worksite demarcation.
• Act as a Training Mentor and support staff authorizations and assessments.
• Carry out project-related administrative tasks.
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting and communication.
• Participate in both offshore and onshore work rotations if required.
• Be available for on-call responsibilities during certain work tasks.
• Work in adverse conditions or emergency scenarios when required.

Requirements:

• Appropriate electrical qualification relevant to HV authorization (SAP level).
• Several years of experience in high-voltage operations and commissioning (400 kV).
• Offshore experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with onshore substation systems.
• Strong understanding of MV/HV/LV systems, switching, and commissioning.
• Up-to-date GWO and HUET with CA-EBS (as required by site).
• Able to meet offshore climbing gear weight limits (maximum 120 kg / 264 lb).
• Able to work a 14/14 offshore rotation.
• Capable of working in adverse weather and emergency environments.
• Must provide own iPhone compatible with required security software.
• Must allow installation of mandatory security management applications on any personal mobile device used for work.
• Must bring personal work clothing and offshore safety boots (additional PPE provided onsite).