Do you want to work to make Power for Good?We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them. RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards. The PositionRES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance (HV O&M) Services to renewable energy assets in the UK & Ireland. Due to increased demand from our clients, we are seeking an HV Senior Authorised Person (33kV) to grow and improve this service. The SAP is a site-based role performing Operation & Maintenance duties on utility-scale solar/wind and battery storage sites and home/office working for other duties. Candidate must currently hold, or have recently held, 11 - 33kV SAP status. Experience operating and maintaining utility-scale renewable sites/equipment or DNO assets, would be desirable. You will need to be located near/travel to operational plants and have a full driving licence. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend and on-call duties, including overnight callouts. Key Accountabilities The responsibilities of the HV SAP’s include:Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standardsAchieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person statusCarry out basic protection testing on HV related equipment. Complex protection relay testing is desirableUndertaking troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipmentCarrying out inductions for sub-contractors and deliver Competent Person TrainingInduct and manage in-house staff and sub-contractors, ensure their safe working, and undertake quality checks on their workKeeping in close communication with the O&M officeLiaising with external stakeholders such as DNO and asset ownerReacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstancesOccasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover RES controlled sites in other geographical areas where requiredOther duties commensurate with the roleBecome fully conversant and make sure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the RES Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions, this will include but is not limited to: Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documentsCarrying out switching, isolation and earthing dutiesActing as Control EngineerPreparing switching schedulesManaging the interface between system boundaries with site and DNO as requiredProducing and reviewing method statements and risk assessmentsProducing maintenance plans for HV equipmentMaintaining the asset registerManagement and/or delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance activities on electrical equipmentProducing final reportsKnowledgeEssential:HV Safe Systems of WorkKnowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenanceDetailed knowledge of UK industry HV electrical safety rulesDetailed knowledge of HV equipmentHV maintenance practices including HSG230 Desirable:Knowledge of solar and Wind farm assetsEarthing system installation and test.  Protection system installation and test.SkillsEssential:Strong approach to safe working practicesAble to operate and maintain various types of HV plant/equipmentExcellent communication skillsGood people skillsAbility to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintainedAbility to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutionsDesirable:Able to use equipment for testing and fault finding on HV plant/equipmentExperienceEssential:SAP Experience (11- 33kV)Operation and maintenance of HV EquipmentExperience in fault finding on HV plant and equipment.Commissioning HV plant and equipment.Basic HV protection testingDesirable:SAP Experience at 11 - 33kV for DNO’s and renewablesComplex Protection relay testing and commissioning.QualificationsEssential:Full UK driving licencePreviously held SAP authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rulesElectrical Engineering HND or equivalent industry experienceIOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalentDesirable:Holds or previously held SAP authorisations under DNO Safety Rules At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people. #LI-LS1