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Job Purpose:
We seek an experienced, talented, and focused HV ‘Senior Authorised Person’ to
join our dynamic team currently delivering installation, maintenance, and
product support services for HV assets across the South of England or Scotland.
Business Overview:
Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power
distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and
monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises
in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial
and commercial applications.
Job Context:
You will work as part of a highly skilled Engineering division supporting all
aspects of HV services to our clients and customers. As part of our team you
will get to both support your peers in the delivery of HV engineering and also
be required to lead projects when called on. We strive forwards as a team
advancing our
technical skills, knowledge, and competencies together, whilst
ensuring a flexible work life balance is worked into our ethos.
Job Dimensions:
You will be working with a team of skilled HV Engineers, SAP’s and supporting
staff across all aspects of the HV industry. The role is home based with travel
to site works included within your working day. The core hours are 07:30 to
16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 12:00 Friday, depending on operational
work and site requirements additional hours will be required. Opportunities to
support additional overtime through evenings, weekends and travel abroad are
also frequently available.
Key Accountabilities:
These will include:
• Lead the delivery of a range of major projects through to smaller day works.
This could cover a range of activities from CDM construction projects, HV
asset maintenance, repairs, upgrades, to Lucy Product support.
• Plan outages, produce switching programmes and other safety paperwork for HV
switching activities.
• Assess safety and apply controls and safety measures required.
• Completing RAMS, job packs, test certificates and reports.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high / low voltage working.
• Installation, refurbishment, maintenance of HV equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings and records.
• Carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
• Carry out mechanical modifications and repairs.
• Complete assessment and completion reports.
• Schedule and coordinate site work with a range of engineers, sub-contractors,
and utilities companies.
• Assist in the management job costing, material specifications and logistics.
• Maintain Senior Authorised Person competence.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards,
policies and procedures of Lucy Electric and its customers.
• Maintain all authorisations in accordance with legislative our safety
procedures and industry best practice.
• Liaise closely with team to understand and manage priorities.
• Attend training and continuous development opportunities as required.
Desirable:
• Electrical commissioning.
• Fault finding.
• Training.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
• Proven track record of experience in the Electrical and/or distribution
Industry.
• Holds full SAP Authorisation including sanction for test – UKPN, SSEN, other
DNO
• Certified in electricity at work and experience of delivering efficient and
effective services to customers whether on site or at a planning stage from
an office environment.
• Good knowledge of H&S and its practical implications.
• Good knowledge of Distribution Safety rules and their application.
• Computer literate – skilled in MS office
• Technically qualified with a BTEC, C&G or equivalent apprenticeship in
Electrical Engineering
• Full driver’s License, willingness to travel and work weekends as overtime or
with a day off in the week.
Desirable:
• Have, or held authorisations – Private Networks, UKPN, WPD or other DNO
• Training - first aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS
* 18th edition / 2391 inspection & testing
• Mentoring of trainees.
• Willingness to work weekends and call outs.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude.
• Highly organised and tidy.
• Must have a positive and confident approach to tasks.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, within/ or leading a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Accountabilities:
These will include:
• Lead the delivery of a range of major projects through to smaller day works.
This could cover a range of activities from CDM construction projects, HV
asset maintenance, repairs, upgrades, to Lucy Product support.
• Plan outages, produce switching programmes and other safety paperwork for HV
switching activities.
• Assess safety and apply controls and safety measures required.
• Completing RAMS, job packs, test certificates and reports.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high / low voltage working.
• Installation, refurbishment, maintenance of HV equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings and records.
• Carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
• Carry out mechanical modifications and repairs.
• Complete assessment and completion reports.
• Schedule and coordinate site work with a range of engineers, sub-contractors,
and utilities companies.
• Assist in the management job costing, material specifications and logistics.
• Maintain Senior Authorised Person competence.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards,
policies and procedures of Lucy Electric and its customers.
• Maintain all authorisations in accordance with legislative our safety
procedures and industry best practice.
• Liaise closely with team to understand and manage priorities.
• Attend training and continuous development opportunities as required.
Desirable:
• Electrical commissioning.
• Fault finding.
• Training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
• Proven track record of experience in the Electrical and/or distribution
Industry.
• Holds full SAP Authorisation including sanction for test – UKPN, SSEN, other
DNO
• Certified in electricity at work and experience of delivering efficient and
effective services to customers whether on site or at a planning stage from
an office environment.
• Good knowledge of H&S and its practical implications.
• Good knowledge of Distribution Safety rules and their application.
• Computer literate – skilled in MS office
• Technically qualified with a BTEC, C&G or equivalent apprenticeship in
Electrical Engineering
• Full driver’s License, willingness to travel and work weekends as overtime or
with a day off in the week.
Desirable:
• Have, or held authorisations – Private Networks, UKPN, WPD or other DNO
• Training - first aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS
* 18th edition / 2391 inspection & testing
• Mentoring of trainees.
• Willingness to work weekends and call outs.