Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

• Act as the appointed SAP for HV switching operations up to the authorised voltage level (11kV - 132kV / 400kV as authorised).
• Prepare and issue safety documentation - permits to work, sanctions for test, limitations of access and safety programmes.
• Plan and carry out switching schedules, points of isolation and earthing.
• Establish and maintain safe systems of work; control site access, key safety and safety keys.
• Liaise with DNO/TO control rooms and client representatives to coordinate access and outages.
• Review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for HV activities.
• Brief, supervise and confirm the competence of working parties operating under permit.
• Support testing and commissioning teams by providing safe isolations and earths.
• Maintain switching logs, safety records and site safety documentation.
• Promote and enforce HSE compliance and safety policy at all times.

Applicants must hold current authorisation and/or demonstrable delivery experience on at least ONE of the following distribution or transmission networks:

• Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
• UK Power Networks (UKPN)
• National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)
• National Grid (NG), * Current SAP / Senior Authorised Person authorisation on at least one of SSEN, UKPN, NGED or NG.
• Relevant City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent HV qualification.
• CDM awareness; SSSTS or SMSTS desirable.
• Full UK driving licence., * Proven HV switching, isolation and earthing experience on DNO/TO networks.
• Substation environments up to 132kV, with 400kV experience an advantage.
• Working knowledge of the relevant network operator’s safety rules and permit systems., * Thorough understanding of HV plant, switchgear and protection systems.
• Strong safety leadership and the authority to stop unsafe work.
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Clear communicator with control rooms, clients and site teams.