440 kV Control Engineer / Lead Senior Authorized Person

Reporting to the HV Operations and Maintenance Manager the 400Kv Control Engineer/Lead SAP
is responsible for the safe and efficient management of the Onshore and Offshore High Voltage
Electrical Network.
The 400Kv Control Engineer/Lead SAP will also work closely with the Operational Control Centre,
Marine Coordination, other Senior Authorized Persons and the Transmission network operator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Part of a team responsible for the safe and efficient commissioning, energisation and subsequent operation of the wind farm electrical network.
• Ensure safety from the system for all maintenance activities.
• Consenting to the issue of safety documents and ensuring precautions taken to achieve ‘safety from the system” are suitable.
• During the onshore/offshore commissioning phase, become familiar with the equipment at the onshore substation and the OSPs, assist the Commissioning Engineers as required.
• Work closely with the SHET SAPs, HV Operations Manager and Control Point to ensure that all work is carried out safely.
• Work closely with the WTG Service Engineers to ensure maintenance activities are safely managed.
• Preparation, issue and cancellation of safety documents, ensuring precautions taken to achieve ‘safety from the system” are suitable.
• Creation of switching schedules.
• Issuing switching instructions to authorized persons.
• Carrying out HV switching, using OFTO & WTG SCADA systems.
• Monitoring alarms from OFTO & WTG SCADA systems.
• Responsible for safety coordination between the Moray East Electrical & Mechanical
• Safety Rules & all other control boundaries.
• Coordination/witnessing of testing, commissioning and energisation of electrical infrastructure equipment.
• Oversee all HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security and integrity of the HV network.
• Ensure compliancy with the Moray East Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules.
• Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters.
• Provision of training under the Moray East Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules.
• Participation the delivery of HV Authorisation panels under the Moray East Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules.
• Any other ad hoc activities, as directed by the HV Operations Manager​​​​​​​

REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS:

• Minimum HND in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent (NVQ L4 and Above).
• Evidence of extensive industry specific technical training.
• All current offshore certifications.
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate (Preferrable).

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive experience in an O&M environment within the offshore wind or Oil and Gas industry.
• Current or previous UK DNO, National Grid, Or wind farm developer 400kV SAP authorization (significant experience at least 4 years’ experience).
• Extensive experience of electro mechanical safety rules systems (acting as an senior authorized person).
• Portfolio of SAP history advantageous.​​​​​​​
• Good knowledge of High Voltage Substations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.​​​​​​​

OTHER:

• Fluent English both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Intuitive understanding of complex technical and interrelated systems.
• Technical Reporting.
• Ability to analyze safety risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Organized and methodical approach to overcoming challenges.
• Full driving license.
• The role will primarily be based at Moray East Offshore Wind Farms Operations & Maintenance Centre located in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
• Requirement to travel for limited durations of time with short notice to other locations such as the onshore and offshore assets.
• Ability to work on rotation and provide flexible cover

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