Senior Authorised Person

Description:

About The Role
Morrison Energy Services is recruiting for a Senior Authorised Person to work on our UK Power Networks contract in South East England
As a Senior Authorised Person you will be part of our substation build  team working UKPN's 11kV, 33kV & 132kV Distribution Network. Your role will be to plan and undertake system outages as per an agreed switching schedule and put people to work safely on the system
MES is proud to be a key partner on the UKPN ED1SON Alliance Contract, delivering substation build and refurbishment works across the East of England including design, project management, on site cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear installation, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning and demolition.
As the Senior Authorised Person your responsibilities will include:

Provide technical support for the project teams
Have an in depth knowledge of the client Distribution Safety Rules
Development and implementation of Safety documentation including liaison with outage planning
Preparation of switching schedules via the PowerOn software application.
Isolate and Earth High Voltage apparatus and put people to work via a Permit to Work
Issue Sanction for Test and undertake required testing
Issue Limitation of Access documents where required
Monitor the progress of sites under his operational charge to ensure full compliance with the current UKPN Distribution Safety Rules
Where required attend Client progress meetings, pre-start meetings and client audits.
Identify and resolve operational issues raised on site
Provide technical and operational support for projects at a concept stage to ensure robust, cost effective build solutions.
Support and mentor other members of the team to enhance their technical knowledge
Assist/Review in the creation of project outage programmes
Ensure full compliance on projects with all Morrison procedures and current legislation
Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods across the contract Skills & Knowledge Requirements

A proven track record of working on and around the High Voltage distribution network 
Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedure and legislation in addition to sound decision making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Able to identify and develop processes within operations to improve out puts and measure success.
The ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Competent 11kV, 33kV or 132kV SAP on an established DNO Distribution Network
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of current legislation relating to Health, Safety and Environment.
Ability to work within budget and within programmed timescales.
Ability to work within a team environment including clients, designers and project staffAdditional Information

Qualified to HNC / Degree Level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Candidates with other recognised qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate they have worked in a similar environment
Full Diving license What’s in it for you?

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Private health care                                          
Company car and fuel card       

About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued