Electrical – Senior Authorised Person

Summary of Role:

An Electrical Senior Authorised Person (SAP) you will be a highly trained professional responsible for overseeing electrical safety within an organisation, specifically in Low-voltage systems. You will be designated to ensure that electrical work is conducted safely, according to regulations, and that operational procedures are followed.

Accountabilities:

• Establish and maintain the permit office in accordance with the requirements of the Dalkia Electrical Safe Working Procedure
• Manage project AP organisation, assign clear roles and responsibilities and develop an organisation chart
• Ensure an effective Site-Specific Electrical Safety Plan is created, approved by the AE and implemented
• Responsible for the assessment and issue of all site safety equipment and test equipment including Arc Flash PPE, Voltage Indicators, Proving Units etc.
• Ensure compliance with the SSESP and take any appropriate corrective action
• Responsible for ongoing energisation and the assessment of each local area prior to power on
• Responsible for ensuring that AP’s have a full understanding of the layout/configuration of all panels and equipment and have received a familiarisation briefing prior to the energisation of the project
• Conduct regular inspections to include a daily check of all energised switch rooms/risers as per site definitions
• Ensure all reported incidents involving electrical systems and installations within the area of appointment are reported to the Authorising Engineer and HSE advisor and investigated
• Liaise with Client and/or company management regarding operational safety, procedures and outages.
• Provide technical support to project Authorised Persons for non-routine operations
• Review and assess Company and sub-contractor RAMS for electrical work that involves energised equipment or panels

Other Duties / Responsibilities:

• Managing and Authorising Electrical Work: They are responsible for granting authorization to work on electrical systems, ensuring all safety measures are followed.
• Risk Assessment and Safety Procedures: The SAP is involved in assessing electrical risks, implementing safe working practices, and ensuring that appropriate protective measures are in place.
• Supervision and Control: They supervise work on electrical systems, ensuring that personnel are competent, and that all tasks comply with safety standards.
• Emergency Response: In case of electrical faults or accidents, the SAP has a crucial role in controlling the situation, ensuring safety, and coordinating emergency procedures.
• Training and Competency: They are also responsible for ensuring that staff working on electrical systems are adequately trained and qualified.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience:

one of the following:

• Level 3 Installation Electrician Apprenticeship Standard (STO152)
• An equivalent Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (Insulation)
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (Installation)
• ECS Gold Card

One of the following Skills Test:

• AM2
• FICA

One of the following:

• Enrolment onto ILM Level 3 Certificate C&BE plus completion of Nuclear Unit
• Confirmation of booking onto Nuclear Engineering Construction Supervisor (NECS)

One of the following:

• LATSS
• SSSTS OR SMSTS
• IOSH Managing Safely

Additional Qualifications/ Experience:

• Demonstrable work experience as a competent electrician on relevant construction projects with understanding of inspection & test process (C&G 2391 or equivalent) and preferably supervisory experience.
• Demonstrable work experience as and SAP/AP .
• Valid First Aid at work qualification (3 day) or Electrical Specific First Aid Training (1 day)
• Qualification up to date with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations
• Understanding of the Inspection, Testing, Verification, Certification and reporting procedures for the range of electrical work undertaken

Working Pattern of Attendance and Location(s):

• Hinkley Point C Construction Site, Wick Moore Drove, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1UD
• 11 /3 Day working Pattern.

HPC Values attributed behaviours:

• Demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team.
• Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions.
• Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view.
• Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely.
• Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team”