Our client, a prominent organisation in the nuclear sector, is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) to join their team on a contract basis. This role is integral to ensuring the safe operation and control of HV and LV electrical systems in accordance with site safety rules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Senior Authorised Person (Electrical) in accordance with site safety rules, managing authorisation, isolation, earthing, and re-energisation of electrical systems.
- Plan, implement, and control electrical isolations and switching programmes, coordinating with operations, construction, and the permit office.
- Provide technical review and approval of electrical aspects of permits to work, RAMS, switching schedules, and isolation plans.
- Support the permit office in issuing, suspending, and closing permits, ensuring effective management of electrical interfaces with other activities.
- Monitor and ensure contractor compliance with electrical safety standards, site rules, and permit conditions through inspections, audits, and oversight.
- Investigate electrical incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Current or previously held SAP certification for HV and/or LV systems.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical safety rules, isolation procedures, lock-off, earthing, and energisation controls.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, and switching schedules.
- Commitment to safety leadership, procedural compliance, and risk management.
Desirable:
- Experience operating a permit-to-work system.
- Experience in nuclear, high-hazard, or heavily regulated environments.
- Prior experience with a permit office or control of work team.
- Knowledge of temporary electrical systems associated with construction, demolition, or temporary works.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Formal electrical qualifications and membership of a relevant professional body.
Desirable:
- IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely.
- CSCS Supervisor Gold card.
- Control & Supervision of SSoW.
