Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
About this role
Carry out switching operations on systems within your level of authorisation.
Apply isolations and safety precautions in accordance with written procedures.
Prepare, issue, and cancel Safety Documents (e.g. LVPTW, LOA, HVPTW, SFT) where authorised.
Write Switching Schedules
Supervise Competent Persons and working parties during electrical work.
Conduct “Prove Dead” procedures before commencement of work.
Ensure clear demarcation and identification of work areas.
Liaise with the Control Engineer for release and restoration of systems.
Escalate hazards, defects, to the Control Engineer.
Lead switching operations, including HV and LV isolations and earthing.
Confirm readiness of systems for energisation and handover.
Supervise and mentor APs and CPs under your control.
Coordinate with Control Engineers and Testing Teams during commissioning.
Conduct energisation readiness reviews and sign off on Power on Requests.
Conduct routine audits and toolbox talks to promote compliance.
Maintain accurate logs, records, and control documentation.
Support the Authorising Engineer in assessing and mentoring new candidates.
Responsibilities
- Carry out switching operations on systems within your level of authorisation.
- Apply isolations and safety precautions in accordance with written procedures.
- Prepare, issue, and cancel Safety Documents (e.g. LVPTW, LOA, HVPTW, SFT) where authorised.
- Write Switching Schedules
- Supervise Competent Persons and working parties during electrical work.
- Conduct “Prove Dead” procedures before commencement of work.
- Ensure clear demarcation and identification of work areas.
- Liaise with the Control Engineer for release and restoration of systems.
- Escalate hazards, defects, to the Control Engineer.
Requirements
- Lead switching operations, including HV and LV isolations and earthing.
- Confirm readiness of systems for energisation and handover.
- Supervise and mentor APs and CPs under your control.
- Coordinate with Control Engineers and Testing Teams during commissioning.
- Conduct energisation readiness reviews and sign off on Power on Requests.
- Conduct routine audits and toolbox talks to promote compliance.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and control documentation.
- Support the Authorising Engineer in assessing and mentoring new candidates.