Senior Authorised Person (66kV) – Offshore Wind
Location: Offshore – Northern Poland / SOV
Rotation: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Sector: Offshore Wind
About the Role
Spencer Ogden is recruiting an experienced Senior Authorised Person (66kV) to support a major offshore wind project in Northern Poland. The role will focus primarily on the WTG scope and reports directly to the Lead Senior Authorised Person.
The Senior Authorised Person (66kV) will be responsible for the safe control, switching, isolation, commissioning, and energisation of 66kV electrical systems across Offshore Substations (OSS) and Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), ensuring strict compliance with Electrical Safety Rules at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning & Energisation
Act as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in control of works
Perform and facilitate HV/LV switching, isolations, LOTO, and energisation
Act as SAP prior to, during, and post 240-hour testing
Facilitate HV array cable testing
Issue, control, and approve electrical safety documentation
Act as 66kV SAP on OSS platforms as required
Witness critical installation activities, including cable terminations
Support WTG maintenance activities and perform switching
Electrical Safety & Coordination
Ensure compliance with Project Electrical Safety Rules
Lead and promote a strong electrical safety culture across OSS and WTG scopes
Review and approve RAMS, switching schedules, and safety documentation
Coordinate with HV Control, O&M teams, and contractors
Ensure effective handover between shifts
Participate in audits, inspections, and walk-downs
Report progress of offshore works to the Project Control Room
Leadership & General Duties
Deliver training and mentoring for Authorised and Competent Persons
Participate in project authorisation processes
Execute works safely, on time, and with minimal delays
Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and lessons learned
Requirements & Experience
Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person at 66kV
Strong background in HV commissioning and offshore wind operations
Extensive experience working under Electrical Safety Rules
Competent in safety documentation, switching schedules, and HV regulations
Previous offshore authorisations at 66kV
Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Fluent English is mandatory
What’s on Offer
Long-term offshore wind project
14/14 rotation
Opportunity to work on a high-profile offshore wind development
Safety-driven environment with an experienced project team
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If you are an experienced Senior Authorised Person (66kV) looking for your next offshore wind opportunity, apply now through Spencer Ogden.
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