400kV Senior Authorised Person

Join to apply for the 400kV Senior Authorised Person (EA3) role at RES Description Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy. We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them. RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards. This role is being offered on a contract basis. The position RES has been awarded the contract to provide safety from the system for the construction & commissioning of the 1.4GW East Anglia 3 (EA3) Wind farm & the associated OFTO assets. The project will require a number of 400kV SAPs (Senior Authorised Persons) to ensure the programme is maintained throughout the project. Key Accountabilities Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards Achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person status at increasing voltages Become fully conversant and ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with the RES Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions, including but not limited to: Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents Carrying out switching, isolation and earthing duties Acting as Control Engineer Preparing switching schedules Managing the interface between system boundaries with site and DNO/NGT as required Producing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments Producing maintenance plans for HV equipment Maintaining the asset register Management and/or delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance activities on electrical equipment Producing final reports Carry out basic protection testing on HV related equipment. Complex protection relay testing is desirable Undertaking troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment Carrying out inductions for sub-contractors and deliver Competent Person Training Keeping in close communication with HV Control and Project Lead SAP Liaising with external stakeholders such as DNO/NGT and asset owner Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances Other duties commensurate with the role Knowledge HV Safe Systems of Work Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance Detailed knowledge of UK industry HV electrical safety rules Detailed knowledge of HV equipment HV maintenance practices including HSG230 Knowledge of Working offshore Skills Strong approach to safe working practices Able to operate and maintain various types of HV plant/equipment Excellent communication skills Good people skills Ability to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions Experience Previously authorised as 400kV SAP Previously worked on an offshore project Operation and maintenance of HV Equipment Experience in fault finding on HV plant and equipment Commissioning HV plant and equipment Basic HV protection testing Qualifications Full UK driving licence Previously held SAP authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules at 400kV NEBOSH/IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Services for Renewable Energy East Devon, England, United Kingdom Note: This description is for the role as listed; other regional postings are listed for reference only. #J-18808-Ljbffr