High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP)

High Voltage Operations

• Act as Senior Authorised Person for High Voltage systems (typically 11kV-33kV, or higher depending on site).

• Carry out HV switching operations on electrical distribution networks.

• Prepare, review, and implement switching schedules and isolation procedures.

• Issue and cancel Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Safety Documents.

• Control HV network operations to maintain safe system configuration. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all switching and HV operations comply with:

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• Site Electrical Safety Rules

• Industry best practice

• Act as Responsible Person for electrical isolations.

• Conduct risk assessments and method statement reviews (RAMS).

• Lead incident investigations related to electrical operations if required. Maintenance & Fault Response

• Coordinate planned maintenance on HV equipment such as:

• Switchgear

• Transformers

• Protection systems

• HV cabling

• Respond to HV faults and network outages.

• Support restoration of power during emergency situations. Documentation & Control

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, switching logs, and operational records.

• Review and update electrical safety rules and operational procedures.

• Support commissioning and energisation of new HV installations.

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).

• Formal High Voltage Senior Authorised Person appointment under a recognised safety rules system. Experience

• Proven experience working as a High Voltage Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person.

• Hands-on experience performing HV switching operations on live distribution networks.

• Experience operating 11kV or above HV systems.

• Experience preparing switching schedules and isolation documentation.

• Experience issuing Permits to Work and safety documents.