Electrical Authorised Person

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Electrical Authorised Person for a leading multi-national Energy technology client based in Norwich.

This is an initial 6 months contract position.

The role is InsideIR35 only.

Daily PAYE rate is between £593.76 – £624.72

Daily Umbrella rate is between £791.73 – £833.24

Start date – immediately

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Assess the probable impact that the work will have on the Electrical Installation within their area of responsibility, and the impact the Electrical Installation will have on the people performing the work.
• Ensure that all necessary signage such as operation signs, warning signs and required barriers are in place.
• Perform risk management for work activities e.g., setting to work process – reviewing RAMS/POWRA prepared by PICW and conducting pre-job safety briefings/toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with Nominated PICW in the planning and risk management of the work.
• Give authorization to Nominated PICW to start the work activity by approving and issuing Electrical Permit to Work or Permit to Test.
• Acknowledge the return of Permit to Work or Permit to Test from the Nominated PICW before taking measures to change the configuration of the electrical system.
• Receive handing over document from the installation team prior to energization of any equipment.
• Review remaining activities that have been accepted by the site manager, installation manager or commissioning manager and inspect prior to energization.
• Ensure that required tests have been performed prior to energization, i.e insulation tests of equipment and associated cables test, protective earthing continuity, etc. (according to the Inspection Test Plan)
• Shall act as an SAP for the company ensuring full compliance to the company’s SSOW and also engage with Customer SAP’s to co-ordinate company & subcontractor works.

Education/Experience

• Experienced electrical professional who has worked on high-voltage (HV) installations, understands electrical safety rules and permit-to-work systems, and has the authority and competence to act as a Senior Authorized Person.
• This is more than a standard electrical installation or supervision role. The person will be responsible for controlling electrical risks, authorising work, coordinating with the customer’s SAPs, and ensuring equipment is safe and ready for energisation.
• High-voltage substation experience
• Electrical testing and commissioning
• Contractor and client interface management
• Permit-to-work and risk management

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***