33KV Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Overview

Senior Authorized Person for 33kV HV O&M at renewable sites

Key Responsibilities

• hv commissioning
• electrical maintenance
• switching schedule
• protection testing
• fault finding
• asset register

Tasks

-Management and/or delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance activities on electrical equipment -Become fully conversant and make sure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the RES Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions, this will include but is not limited to: -Carrying out switching, isolation and earthing duties -Operation and maintenance of HV Equipment -Commissioning HV plant and equipment -Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover RES controlled sites in other geographical areas where required -Managing the interface between system boundaries with site and DNO as required -Undertaking troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment -Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents -Acting as Control Engineer -Liaising with external stakeholders such as DNO and asset owner -Earthing system installation and test. Protection system installation and test. -Induct and manage in-house staff and sub-contractors, ensure their safe working, and undertake quality checks on their work -Achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person status -Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards -Keeping in close communication with the O&M office -Maintaining the asset register -Carry out basic protection testing on HV related equipment. Complex protection relay testing is desirable -Producing final reports -Producing maintenance plans for HV equipment -Preparing switching schedules -Carrying out inductions for sub-contractors and deliver Competent Person Training -Producing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments

Requirements

• sap 11‑33kv
• hv protection
• protection relay
• electrical hnd
• iosh/smsts
• uk driving

What You Bring

-Strong approach to safe working practices -Knowledge of solar and Wind farm assets -Basic HV protection testing -Good people skills -Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions -Detailed knowledge of HV equipment -IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent -Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances -Ability to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained -Full UK driving licence -Detailed knowledge of UK industry HV electrical safety rules -SAP Experience (11- 33kV) -Electrical Engineering HND or equivalent industry experience -Complex Protection relay testing and commissioning. -SAP Experience at 11 - 33kV for DNO’s and renewables -Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance -HV maintenance practices including HSG230 -Able to use equipment for testing and fault finding on HV plant/equipment -Holds or previously held SAP authorisations under DNO Safety Rules -Experience in fault finding on HV plant and equipment -HV Safe Systems of Work -Excellent communication skills -Previously held SAP authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules -Able to operate and maintain various types of HV plant/equipment.

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About Res

-The company focuses on developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects, especially in wind and solar power. -With projects spanning across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, Res is shaping the future of sustainable energy. -The company has a strong presence in offshore and onshore wind, with an expanding footprint in solar energy. -Beyond renewable energy, Res also specializes in energy storage solutions, enhancing grid stability. -Res's technical expertise extends across the full lifecycle of projects, from development and construction to operations and maintenance. -In addition to its renewable energy portfolio, Res has a deep commitment to community and environmental engagement. -The company is known for its innovation, tackling challenges in energy generation, storage, and distribution. -Res continues to drive forward in the mission to deliver clean energy solutions, contributing significantly to the global transition to renewable energy.

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