Role

Climate17 are working alongside a fully vertically integrated renewable energy business who develop, build, own and operate a significant portfolio of large scale solar and wind assets across the UK.

They are actively looking to hire a Senior Authorised Person to attend customers' sites to oversee and manage High Voltage operations on their utility-scale solar PV assets.

The SAP will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and compliance of HV systems, acting alongside the Control Engineer as the primary authority for switching, isolation, and issuing safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems.
• Lead and supervise HV maintenance activities, fault response, and emergency operations.
• Planning with Control Engineer and other SAP’s and performing HV/LV Preventative Maintenance accordingly.
• Responsible for HV operation, such as switching and repair works as occur and as guided by the appointed Control and External Authorising Engineer.
• Issuing Permit to Work, Limitation of Access and Sanction to Test where appropriate.
• Responsible for performing Corrective Maintenance and upgrades to HV infrastructure
• Own risk assessment, analysis and operational limitations.
  
  Report all safety incidents and learning opportunities to line manager.
• Responsible for supervision and coordination of third-party contractors on site.
• Liaise with DNOs, Client and other stakeholders as required.
• Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations, BS767 etc.
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, that are suitable for audit.
• Providing support to the Field Service Engineers in fault finding for any system that is not performing correctly.
• Following company and site-specific method statements and risk assessments.
• Following company and owner procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent legislation and regulations/standards.

• 5+ years’ experience in HV operations, ideally within renewable energy or utility-scale solar.
• HVAP3, or equivalent - minimum requirement - SAP traning can be provided.
• Recognised SAP authorisation from a UK DNO or UK equivalent training provider.
  
  (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of HV protection systems, transformers, switchgear, and grid compliance.
• Electrical engineering degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of UK electrical safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience with SCADA systems, remote monitoring, and digital asset management platforms – desirable
• Familiarity with battery storage systems and hybrid renewable installations – desirable
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel nationwide.