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Job Title


400kV Senior Authorised Person


Company : UTM Consultants


Location : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2025-11-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are looking for a 400kV Senior Authorised Person for a 2 year contract for Hornsea 3 in the UK. Responsible for the planning, administration, management, preparation, and execution of electrical works.Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Responsibilities Implement our clients Electrical Safety Rules on site, including safe systems of work. Provide operational advice regarding high-voltage electrical installations for WTG, offshore substations, and HV submarine/onshore cables. Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations, and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment. Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and network integrity. Support proactive management, coordination, and communication to ensure effective project processes. Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities throughout the project construction stages. Take electrical operational responsibility for entire substations. Work in adverse or emergency conditions when required. Participate in on-call rotations as needed. Complete required GWO and HUET training. Meet medical fitness requirements. Tasks Ensure compliance with our clients Electrical Safety Rules. Coordinate safety in electrical matters. Act as Senior Authorised Person. Conduct outage management and network control with Control Engineers. Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams. Perform worksite inspections, safety audits, and electrical assessments. Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to provide accurate project updates. Manage HV/MV/LV commissioning activities. Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings. Prepare and review HV switching schedules. Review method statements related to electrical work. Provide training programs in accordance with the rules. Offer technical and engineering advice to electrical work parties. Assist different departments supporting our client when required. Attend FAT and SAT testing as needed. Serve as a Training Mentor for various projects. Perform switching and grounding operations (HV/MV/LV). Create isolation zones and establish worksite demarcation. Lead toolbox talks. Conduct pre- and post-energization checks across the wind farm. Participate in onshore and offshore work rotations as assigned. Complete project-specific administrative tasks supporting the Lead SAP. Use Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.). Lift up to 50 lbs. Deliverables Input to commissioning management manuals and related documents (incl. quality plans). Participation in audits. FAT & SAT testing reports for HV equipment. Onsite verification of switching programs. Support planning of resource and work activities. Contribute to authorization and assessment of new candidates. Provide technical input during the project design phase. Decision Authority / Responsibility Authority for MV/HV switching and isolations. Issue Electrical Safety Rules documentation. Manage onsite electrical safety practices. Requirements (400 kV Senior Authorised Person) Appropriate electrical qualification aligned with authorization scope. Several years of operational and commissioning experience in high-voltage systems (offshore experience preferred). Minimum 3 years experience with onshore substation systems.