Electrical Operations Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Onshore Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support the commissioning, operation, and integration of high-voltage electrical systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe and compliant HV/MV/LV operations, providing technical leadership, and overseeing electrical safety management across project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Authorised Person for high-voltage operations and electrical safety.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules and safe systems of work.
• Supervise and coordinate HV/MV/LV operational and commissioning activities.
• Review and approve RAMS, method statements, switching schedules, and safety documentation.
• Lead electrical safety coordination and provide technical guidance on HV installations.
• Oversee the safe commissioning of substations, grid connections, and associated plant and equipment.
• Coordinate switching activities and isolation planning for operational and commissioning work.
• Monitor and maintain the safety, security, and integrity of electrical networks.
• Support effective communication and coordination between project stakeholders.
• Manage outage activities and network control in collaboration with control engineers.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety reviews related to electrical operations.
• Deliver training, mentoring, and competency development for Authorised Persons and operational personnel.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, assessments, and project planning activities.
• Provide technical input during project design, commissioning, and operational phases.

Key Duties

• Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning programs.
• Prepare, review, and authorize high-voltage switching schedules.
• Issue and control electrical safety documentation.
• Update and maintain electrical schematics and operational documentation.
• Attend commissioning meetings and coordinate with network operators and relevant stakeholders.
• Support authorization and assessment processes for new personnel.
• Contribute to commissioning strategies, procedures, and quality plans.
• Review high-voltage scopes of work and ensure adherence to applicable standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive operational and commissioning experience within high-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong electrical engineering background with qualifications relevant to the authorization scope.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with onshore substation systems.
• Demonstrable experience operating within electrical safety management frameworks.
• Knowledge of high-voltage switching, isolation procedures, and network operations.
• Experience coordinating commissioning activities on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Familiarity with country-specific electrical standards and regulations.
• Offshore wind or offshore transmission experience is advantageous.

Certifications

• Relevant electrical authorization and qualification for high-voltage operations.
• HUET certification with CA-EBS (where applicable) preferred.

Key Skills

• High-voltage operations and commissioning
• Electrical safety management
• Switching and isolation planning
• Substation operations
• Network control and outage management
• Leadership and team coordination
• Risk assessment and safety auditing
• Stakeholder management and communication