SAP

Tasks and duties

• Plan outages, produce switching programmes, and liaise with System/Local Control.
• Make dead, isolate, and earth high-voltage electrical networks; carry out HV testing and fault location; issue Safety Documents, Permits to Work, and SFT.
• Lead and promote a positive safety culture — develop SHE plans, review RAMS, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, investigate incidents, conduct site safety inspections, and ensure compliance with company and client rules.
• Provide full project management for smaller/non-complex projects, including client liaison, tender/bid support, and financial management (valuations, invoicing, meeting monthly targets).
• Manage and supervise Jointer and Fitter teams; provide technical expertise to the team and support clients with engineering solutions.
• Mentor trainee SAPs, oversee HV operations training, maintain operational authorisations, and report on trainee progress.
• This is a predominantly site-based role where you will be required to travel within our region. It could also require availability for weekend working and on-call duties on a rota basis.

Qualifications, training and skills

• Authorised to conduct switching operations to from 11kV to 33 kV
• Hold a current DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation
• An excellent attitude towards safety & operational excellence.
• Technical knowledge of DNO switchgear & associated plant.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, and the ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge of current regulations, standards, and codes of practices.

In return you will receive

Equal Opportunities