Job Description
Role: Lead SAP (Senior Authorised Person)
Sector: Offshore Wind
Location: Home based but will need to be flexible and site visits + vessel visits
required, in addition to attendance at Glasgow office on occasion
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6-Month Initial Contract
Rates: 900 – 950 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK
Responsible for the overall coordination, management and execution of commissioning for the mechanical and electrical systems at the onshore & offshore substations and export cable including commissioning onshore at the assembly / construction sites. The key aspect of the role will be early engagement with the project team and EPC contractor to ensure a plan is agreed for the onshore commissioning activities on the transmission assets aboard the platform pre-sailing. A key interface will be the offshore sub station commissioning engineer. The array cabling will also be within the responsibility of this position. From time to time this position will also cover for the Commissioning Manager.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Health and Safety
Coordinate and manage commissioning activities within HSE, QA/QC, project, contractors and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) guidelines / requirements. Preparation and review of commissioning procedures and RAMS. Participate in HAZOP and HAZID studies.
2. Plan, Organise and Control Commissioning activities
Plan, organise, monitor and support site activities to ensure safe, full and effective use is always made of resources and construction of the project(s) is achieved within budget and in accordance with Company and/or client policies and procedures. A key part of this role will be the integration of ABB SCADA control systems with the operator control and trading platforms.
3. Team Management
Lead and manage the teams of engineers, supervisors, back offices and technicians to ensure a high level of motivation and efficiency. manage and allocate tasks to commissioning teams including contractors.
4. Budgetary and Operational Control
Plan and execute the commissioning activities for the whole onshore and the offshore sub-station transmission equipment including the export cables and also the pre-commissioning onshore at the construction / assembly yard.
5. Team Performance and Development
Manage the Project team and individual performance ensuring all training and development needs are identified and fulfilled and any wellbeing or performance issues dealt with promptly according to established procedures.
6. High Quality Customer Service
Represent end client and the JV Project at local level ensuring all enquiries/complaints are handled in the appropriate manner and a positive image of the companies are maintained at all times
Requirements:
- Full GWOs (Sea Survival, Fire Awareness, First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Heights)
- OGUK / RUK Medical & Chester Ste
- Have a relevant technical education, for example an HNC/HND in engineering (ideally electrical engineering) or equivalent
- Thrive on working in a management role and have prior experience of coordinating commissioning activities and managing the associated tasks
- 5 yrs + experience of offshore wind farm construction, commissioning and/or operations in UK.
- Ideally, have previously worked as an electrical engineer or senior authorised person at least 400KV
- Have a strong personal drive and a robust sense of quality and professionalism
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
