Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Ipsum
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Private Networks SAP (Applications)

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the RJ Power / Ipsum Team in Sidcup, Bexley, Greater London, As a Senior Authorised (SAP) you will be joining an award winning business and working on numerous client sites maintaining Transformers and Switchgear projects, undertaking and/or managing LV and/or HV operations, plant installation and associated commissioning activities. This is an important role within our growing Power Division, ensuring that we are compliant with HV safety rules and procedures at all times.

Requirements

Production of switching schedules and carrying out switching on a large variety of private HV networks on commercial, industrial, construction and various government agency sites.

Switching, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintaining of high and low voltage networks up to a minimum of 11kV (experience of networks up to 33kV)

Preparation and briefing of risk assessments and method statements for installation and maintenance tasks. Ability to take the lead in fault location activities.

Familiarity with a variety of HV switchgear, transformers and associated cabling systems.

Basic fault diagnosis and testing of HV/LV protection schemes. Working knowledge of the various components of a typical protection scheme and their inter-connection.

Planning and Scheduling requirements in alignment with Project Delivery requirements.

Technical Client Correspondence and liaison.

Ability to apply specification to materials list set out as a Bill of Quantities for the Project and the collation of documentation required from a technical perspective for project completion handovers.

About you

Essential:-

Senior Authorised Persons course with recent refresher (within last 3 years)

DNO or Private Networks experience

A good working knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations, High Voltage Distribution Safety Rules, CDM Regulations and general Health and Safety legislation

Management of staff and projects

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Respond to requests, and the ability to work under pressure and inquires in a timely manner, manage, prioritise competing projects on a day-to-day basis

Ability to recognise deviations to the Project from a commercial perspective and relay all necessary information to SPM for follow up.

Ability to multi-task, take ownership and follow tasks through to completion

Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail

Team player with a pro-active approach and a willingness to contribute new ideas

A full UK Driving Licence is required

Desirable:-

ONC/HNC / or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

SMSTS

Protection Training

IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

Benefits & conditions

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities available)

What s in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job, you re starting a career with real support behind it.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!?

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

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