High Voltage Senior Authorised Person; HV SAP

Position: High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP)
Key Responsibilities

High Voltage Operations

* Act as Senior Authorised Person for High Voltage systems (typically 11kV–33kV, or higher depending on site).

* Carry out HV switching operations on electrical distribution networks.

* Prepare, review, and implement switching schedules and isolation procedures.

* Issue and cancel Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, and Safety Documents.

* Control HV network operations to maintain safe system configuration.

Safety & Compliance

* Ensure all switching and HV operations comply with:

* Electricity at Work Regulations

* Site Electrical Safety Rules

* Industry best practice

* Act as Responsible Person for electrical isolations.

* Conduct risk assessments and method statement reviews (RAMS).

* Lead incident investigations related to electrical operations if required.

Maintenance & Fault Response

* Coordinate planned maintenance on HV equipment such as:

* Switchgear

* Transformers

* Protection systems

* HV cabling

* Respond to HV faults and network outages.

* Support restoration of power during emergency situations.

Documentation & Control

* Maintain accurate network diagrams, switching logs, and operational records.

* Review and update electrical safety rules and operational procedures.

* Support commissioning and energisation of new HV installations.

Qualifications

* Recognised electrical engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).

* Formal High Voltage Senior Authorised Person appointment under a recognised safety rules system.

Experience

* Proven experience working as a High Voltage Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person.

* Hands-on experience performing HV switching operations on live distribution networks.

* Experience operating 11kV or above HV systems.

* Experience preparing switching schedules and isolation documentation.

* Experience issuing Permits to Work and safety documents