Hybrid Electrical Authorising Engineer

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About the role

  • Electrical Authorising Engineer responsible for electrical safety governance at Tokamak Energy. Maintaining compliance with safety regulations and overseeing electrical work protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, and audit the application of, the company’s Low Voltage Electrical Safety Policy.
  • Provide independent assurance to the company leadership team and directors on compliance with relevant legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and adherence to BS 7671.
  • Deliver technical bulletins, toolbox talks and briefings, responding to incidents or observations, and keeping procedures aligned to current guidance and industry practice.
  • Present a consistent on-site presence for day-to-day oversight, inspections, and engagement with teams and contractors.
  • Maintain the assessment and appointment framework for personnel authorised to carry out electrical work, and administer records of appointed personnel.
  • Define training and re-assessment requirements for general staff, and electrical appointed persons.
  • Lead an audit programme, encompassing application of policy, safe systems of work, documentation, test and inspection, and contractor management.
  • Lead investigation into electrical incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and systemic improvements, and reporting findings and recommendations to the company leadership team and directors.
  • Act as the ultimate technical authority for matters of electrical safety in the course of LV design, installation, maintenance and operation.
  • Set minimum standards for signage and documentation, including schematics/schedules, test and inspection reports, and equipment manuals.
  • Advise on the control of contractor activities on site, including the authorisation of contractors to carry out electrical work.
  • Contribute to the development of high-voltage safety policy and practice.

Requirements

  • Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Recognised Authorising Engineer training and/or experience as an SAP(LV)
  • Proven experience managing electrical safe working practice in complex industrial/scientific environments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of EAWR 1989 and BS 7671, and demonstrable experience of their implementation
  • Comprehensive knowledge of applicable design standards and codes
  • Skill as a communicator and facilitator who can confidently engage with technicians, engineers, contractors and senior stakeholders, exert appropriate authority, and constructively challenge unsafe practices.
  • An ability to translate electrical safety policies and legal / standards requirements into clear, practical instructions, guidance and training that are easily understood and applied by others at all levels.
  • Experience of maintaining authorisation frameworks for the appointment of personnel carrying out electrical work
  • Experience of HV safety management, and the development of HV safety controls and policy.
  • Experience of LV and HV power system protection.
  • Proficiency in use of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software
  • Field experience of LV/HV power system commissioning, testing, and operation.
  • Familiarity with specialist power systems plant specific to the fusion industry.

Benefits

  • Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Discretionary 3-day festive break depending on business needs
  • Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
  • Share options scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme
  • Innovation and Merit bonuses
  • Investment in training and development to support career progression
  • Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Job title

Electrical Authorising Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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