Senior Authorised Person

Location: South East England

Circa £70,000 + Benefits

Z-Tech is currently seeking a Senior Authorised Person to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for meticulously planning and executing system outages on the 11kV, 33kV, or 132kV distribution network in accordance with an established switching schedule, ensuring the safety of personnel involved in the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the client Distribution Safety Rules.
  
• Develop and implement safety documentation, including collaborating with outage planning.
  
• Utilise the PowerOn software application to prepare switching schedules.
  
• Provide technical support for the project teams
  
• Safely isolate and earth High Voltage apparatus and facilitate work via a Permit to Work.
  
• Issue Sanction for Test and conduct necessary testing.
  
• Provide Limitation of Access documents as required.
  
• Monitor the progress of sites under his operational charge to ensure full compliance with the current UKPN       Distribution Safety Rules.
  
• Attend Client progress meetings, pre-start meetings, and client audits when necessary.
  
• Identify and resolve operational issues onsite.
  
• Provide technical and operational support for projects at a concept stage to ensure robust, cost-effective build     solutions.
  
• Mentor team members to enhance their technical proficiency.
  
• Assist/Review in the creation of project outage programmes
  
• Ensure full compliance on projects with all Morrison procedures and current legislation
  
• Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods across the contracts

• Demonstrated experience working on and around High Voltage distribution networks.
  
• Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedure, and legislation, with strong decision-making abilities.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Capacity to develop and improve operational processes and measure outcomes.
  
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Champion a culture of inclusion and diversity.
  
• Competent 11kV, 33kV or 132kV SAP on an established DNO Distribution Network
  
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
  
• Knowledge of current Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.
  
• Ability to work within budget and adhere to programmed timescales.
• Team player mentality, collaborating with clients, designers, and project staff.

• HNC / Degree Level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  
• Candidates with other recognised qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate they have worked in a similar environment
• Full UK Driving license.