# Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP)

**Company**: Fuse Energy
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Renewable Energy

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## Description

## Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP)

### Job Description

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system.

### Responsibilities

- Plan, execute, and oversee HV switching schedules, including isolation, earthing, and safety from the system in compliance with Distribution Safety Rules.

- Issue Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test, Limitations of Access, and other safety documentation.

- Supervise and mentor junior staff, conduct competency assessments, and support team development.

- Perform and witness pre-commissioning testing, inspection, and commissioning of HV/LV equipment (up to 132kV), including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, busbars, CT metering, and associated control systems.

- Liaise with DNO/IDNO engineers for final connections, energisation, substation handovers, and self-connect activities.

- Coordinate with contractors and ICPs during construction, installation, and handover phases to ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.

- Manage fault location, diagnostics, repair, and response activities.

- Develop method statements, risk assessments, and safety procedures (including LOTO).

- Audit assets under construction, report non-conformances, and ensure networks are safe, compliant, and efficient for adoption and ongoing operation.

- Attend client meetings, resolve operational issues, and represent the company in industry forums as needed.

### Requirements

- Current or recent Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation for HV operations (up to at least 33kV, preferably including 132kV)

- HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of 1-phase and 3-phase LV/HV systems.

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in HV/LV electrical operations, commissioning, substation construction, network maintenance, or similar roles within the utility sector.

- In-depth knowledge of HV/LV distribution networks, apparatus, cables, protection systems, SCADA, and relevant industry standards

- Experience with electrical testing (e.g., IR, continuity, pressure, VLF, Ductor), fault detection techniques, and outage planning.

- Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., SSSTS, IOSH, or equivalent).

- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, HSE legislation, and Distribution Safety Rules.

### Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Biannual bonus scheme

- Fully expensed tech to match your needs

- Paid annual leave

- Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees

## Skills

### Required
- HV operations
- Electrical Engineering
- Distribution networks
- SCADA
- Electrical testing
- Health & Safety qualification