33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP)

33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP)

Location: Yorkshire (Nationwide)

Our client is currently recruiting an experienced 33kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support their customers sites nationally. This is a full-time, permanent position suited to an experienced HV professional with a strong background in electrical operations, maintenance and safety management.

The successful 33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP) will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out HV switching activities, managing electrical safety documentation and supporting the maintenance and operation of 11kV and 33kV electrical infrastructure, including substations, transformers, switchgear and associated equipment.

The role will involve responsibility for the end-to-end planning, coordination and delivery of HV electrical works, covering both planned maintenance and reactive fault-finding. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the company's existing 11kV workload, alongside supporting and delivering 33kV works across various customer sites.

The 33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP) will also involve regular client liaison, the preparation of detailed site reports and providing technical and operational support to ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant industry standards and procedures. The successful candidate will also be required to provide support for emergency works and attend emergency callouts as required.

33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP) - Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and oversee HV switching operations in accordance with approved safety procedures.

• Take responsibility for the issue and management of permits to work and switching schedules.

• Ensure safe isolation and de-energisation of electrical equipment, including DC blocks, to facilitate maintenance activities.

• Take responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of HV electrical works across 11kV and 33kV networks.

• Lead the planning and preparation of works, ensuring appropriate resources, equipment, documentation and personnel are in place ahead of delivery.

• Undertake routine inspections and planned preventative maintenance of 11kV and 33kV switchgear, transformers, substations and associated electrical equipment.

• Inspect HV and LV cables, cable terminations, transformers, protection panels and auxiliary systems.

• Monitor and report equipment defects, identifying potential issues and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

• Support the maintenance and testing of AC/DC UPS systems, batteries, protection equipment and control circuits.

• Assist with SCADA and control system inspections, alarm verification and fault investigations.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships and providing updates throughout the planning and delivery of works.

• Attend client meetings and site visits as required, discussing work schedules, technical requirements, project progress and any operational issues.

• Complete detailed site reports, documenting work undertaken, site conditions, progress, equipment defects, safety observations and any recommendations or remedial actions required.

• Support and respond to emergency electrical works, attending emergency callouts as required to assess, plan and coordinate the safe delivery of works.

33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP) - Essential Requirements

• Current 33kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation or equivalent competence.

• Demonstrable experience and competence working across both 11kV and 33kV electrical networks.

• Strong knowledge of HV switching operations, safety rules and electrical safety procedures.

• Experience issuing and managing permits to work and switching schedules.

• Good understanding of HV switchgear, transformers, protection systems and substation equipment.

• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering HV electrical works from initial preparation through to completion.

• Ability to identify defects, investigate faults and produce clear technical reports.

• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with experience liaising directly with clients and other stakeholders.

• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel nationally and work across multiple customer sites.

The 33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP) position will be predominantly field based, supporting clients throughout Yorkshire and nationally. The 33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP) position is a full-time, permanent position, offering a highly competitive remuneration for the successful candidate.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of 33kV Senior Appointed Person (SAP). This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency