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Senior Authorised person - 66 kV

Ref no. BHN551000
Location Barrow-In-Furness, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 3/10/23
Job status Closed

Job summary

Senior Authorised person - 66 kV, up to £550 Outside IR35, 7/7 rotation (onshore and offshore work involved), possible 3 month extension on top.

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Senior Authorised person - 66 kV

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Job description

Senior Authorised person - 66 kV, up to £550 Outside IR35, 7/7 rotation (onshore and offshore work involved), possible 3 month extension on top.

11.5 hr days

80.50 hrs per week

Description:

  • Carry out HV switching operations to provide safety from the system under the Electrical Safety rules
  • Carry out 66kv Turbine maintenance activities
  • Provide SAP coverage at substations for work activities
  • Support HV Control Room
  • To be part of a HV & Transmissions Systems and or/Site Teams of Authorised Persons and Senior Authorised Persons who will cover all high & low voltage maintenance work both scheduled and unscheduled as required within the Wind Farm
  • To operate the High & Low Voltage (HV/LV) Network in a safe and controlled manner, including providing safety from the HV/LV Network for working parties under his/her control in accordance with Electrical Safety rules (OESR)
  • Supporting the Operations Site Management, including the Offshore Transmission asset Owners (OFTO), regarding reporting and being available for duty standby cover
  • Maintain an understanding of the Energy asset management policy and strategy and relevant responsibilities of the job

Key Tasks

  • Participating in coordination of inter-system operational and safety procedures
  • Operating as a Safety Coordinator/Authorised Person for all cross border/boundary operational activities
  • Electrical/Mechanical isolation, earthing, switching the high voltage & low voltage network under instructions from HV Senior Control Engineer/SAP and re-install the system for subsequently energization
  • Can issue/cancel safety documents under predefined circumstances
  • Undertaking maintenance of the equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Act as the site supervisor for contractors and working parties under his/hers control
  • Be proactive in maintaining competence level required for the job

Deliverables

  • Ensure constant security for HV/LV & mechanical systems and engage in developing the HV system to ensure a efficient and safe development of the Wind Farms

Essential

  • HV Authorised Person to 66kv
  • Electrician Apprenticeship
  • 3-8 years of electrical working and maintenance experience as Senior Authorised Person operating under company HV Safety Rules
  • Physically fit, role will require climbing skills
  • Full driving license
  • Must be flexible with regard to working patterns (an on-call rota must be expected for some SAP categories
  • Communication, Planning & Reporting skills

Desirable

  • Technical knowledge of Wind Farm, Power Plant, Oil & Gas or similar industries
  • HV fault finding and analysis experience

Jade Exley manages this role

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