400kV Senior Authorised Person (EA3)

Overview

Senior Authorised Person managing 400kV HV safety and commissioning for EA3 wind farm.

Key Responsibilities

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

Tasks

-Producing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments -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 -Keeping in close communication with HV Control and Project Lead SAP -Commissioning HV plant and equipment -Achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person status at increasing voltages. -Liaising with external stakeholders such as DNO/NGT and asset owner -Undertaking troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment -Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents -Acting as Control Engineer -Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards -Maintaining the asset register -Carry out basic protection testing on HV related equipment. Complex protection relay testing is desirable -Producing final reports -Managing the interface between system boundaries with site and DNO/NGT as required -Producing maintenance plans for HV equipment -Preparing switching schedules -Carrying out inductions for sub-contractors and deliver Competent Person Training

Requirements

• hv protection
• fault finding
• offshore
• smsts
• nebosh
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong approach to safe working practices -Previously worked on an offshore project -Previously held SAP authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules at 400kV -Knowledge of Working offshore -Able to operate and maintain various types of HV plant/equipment -Basic HV protection testing -Good people skills -Previously authorised as 400kV SAP -Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions -Detailed knowledge of HV equipment -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 -NEBOSH/IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent -Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance -HV maintenance practices including HSG230 -Experience in fault finding on HV plant and equipment -HV Safe Systems of Work -Excellent communication skills -Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances

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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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