Jones Engineering
Electrical Senior Authorised Person - Europe - 144837
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Electrical Senior Authorised Person - Europe - 144837
Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
Location: Various Project Sites – Europe
Reports to: Senior Authorised Person / Control Engineer
About the Company
We are a leading engineering services company with over 130 years of high-quality, customer-focused project delivery. Our core divisions include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Sprinkler and Fire Protection
- Waste to Energy (BioEnergy)
- Specialist Lift
- Off Site Fabrication
- Technical Support Services
- Maintenance & Asset Management
- BIM (Building Information Modelling)
- Geo-Surveying
We offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Financial support for further training
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) towards chartered status
- Performance incentives
- Progression opportunities with a world-class engineering contractor
Role Overview
As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you will enforce safety protocols for work on electrical networks, including:
- Authorising Switching, isolations, and equipment servicing.
- Preparing, issuing, and managing Safety Documents (e.g., LVPTW, LOA, HVPTW, SFTs).
- Supervising switching operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Core Tasks
- Execute switching operations within your authorised scope.
- Apply isolations and safety measures per written procedures.
- Prepare, issue, and cancel Safety Authorisation Documents legally.
- Write Switching Schedules for systems.
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Supervisory & Leadership
- Oversee Competent Persons (CPs) and work teams during electrical tasks.
- Conduct Prove Dead procedures prior to commencement.
- Clearly demarcate work zones to prevent unauthorised access.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Liaise with Control Engineers for system release/restauration.
- Escalate hazards, defects, and issues to Control Engineers.
- Lead HV/LV isolations, earthing procedures, and re-energisation.
Documentation & Audits
- Confirm system readiness for energisation and sign-off on project documentation.
- Mentor Authorised Persons and Competent Persons.
- Assist Authorising Engineers in training future SAP candidates.
Specialised Commissioning
- Collaborate with engineering and testing teams during commissioning.
- Conduct energisation readiness reviews and Power On Request sign-offs.
Safety Compliance
- Perform routine audits and toolbox talks to ensure adherence to protocols.
- Maintain logging of activities, tools, and safety and system documentation.
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Requirements
Experience & Certifications
- Extensive experience in HV/LV networks.
- Valid SAP appointment by an Authorising Engineer.
- Expertise in switching schedules, isolation protocols, and safety regulations (e.g., EN 50110-1).
Skills
- Proven supervisory, leadership, and management abilities.
- Strong understanding of operational safety documentation and British Standards.
Qualifications
- Official qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent industrial experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment assisting in sustainable industry growth.
- Emphasis on work-life balance.
- Investment in career development through professional training and CPD initiatives.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Currently, we do not accept agency applications for this role.
Interested candidates: submit a CV with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and professional reasons for applying.
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