Safety Coordinator

Senior Authorized Person Barrow-in-furness Job Description
· Carry out HV switching operations to provide safety from the system
· Carry out 66kv Turbine maintenance activities
· Provide SAP coverage at substations for work activities
· Support HV Control Room
· To be part of a HV & Transmissions Systems and or/Site Teams of Authorised Persons and Senior Authorised Persons who will cover all high & low voltage maintenance work both scheduled and unscheduled as required within the Wind Farm
· To operate the High & Low Voltage (HV/LV) Network in a safe and controlled manner, including providing safety from the HV/LV Network for working parties under his/her control.
· Supporting the Operations Site Management, including the Offshore Transmission asset Owners (OFTO), regarding reporting and being available for duty standby cover
Key Tasks
Participating in coordination of inter-system operational and safety procedures with National Grid ET
Operating as a Safety Coordinator/Authorised Person for all cross border/boundary operational activities
Electrical/Mechanical isolation, earthing, switching the high voltage & low voltage network under instructions from HV Senior Control Engineer/SAP and re-install the system for subsequently energization
Can issue/cancel safety documents under predefined circumstances
Undertaking maintenance of the equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
Act as the site supervisor for contractors and working parties under his/hers control
Be proactive in maintaining competence level required for the job
Essential
· HV Authorised Person to 66kv
· Electrician Apprenticeship
· 3-8 years of electrical working and maintenance experience as Senior Authorised Person operating under company HV Safety Rules
· Physically fit, role will require climbing skills
· Full driving license
· Must be flexible with regard to working patterns (an on-call rota must be expected for some SAP categories)
· Communication, Planning & Reporting skills
Desirable
· Technical knowledge of Wind Farm, Power Plant, Oil & Gas or similar industries
· HV fault finding and analysis experience
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