About this role
Senior Authorised Person
Electrical safety and HV operational leadership | Taiwan | Wind farm network and OCC interfaces
About the Role
Provide electrical safety leadership for offshore wind operations. Reporting to the O&M Manager, the (Lead) Senior Authorised Person acts as the central authority for HV and other electrical work within the project’s appointed scope. Based on Electrical Engineer / Lead SAP / Chief Technician role, this position combines electrical safety governance, oversight of HV operations and maintenance, and coordination of the Operations Control Centre’s electrical-system interfaces with the grid operator and off-taker.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead/support electrical safety governance and maintain the project’s Electrical Safety Rules, relevant procedures and safe systems of work.
- Oversee and execute HV electrical operations across turbines, offshore and onshore cables, substations and grid connections within the appointed scope.
- Coordinate and execute authorised electrical activities, switching programmes, outages and safety-document controls in accordance with applicable legislation and project rules.
- Manage HV service interfaces and coordinate electrical-system activities with the OCC, grid operator and off-taker.
- Oversee and execute inspection, testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault-management activities through appropriately competent and authorised personnel.
- Develop training and competency arrangements for competent, authorised and senior authorised persons, supporting nomination and authorisation under the employer’s rules.
- Maintain accurate network information, schematics and electrical records, and provide technical guidance and safety oversight to working parties.
- Support operational monitoring, availability forecasts, incident reporting and emergency response, including an out-of-hours response rotation where required.
About You
- Eligibility for the Taiwanese Chief Technician appointment and the authorised/competent-person qualifications required for the project, subject to verification against current requirements.
- A relevant college-level or higher qualification, or qualifying examination route, together with the applicable electricity-generation experience required for that appointment.
- Several years of commissioning or operating experience with HV energy-production assets.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety legislation, standards and operating rules, and the ability to assess how proposed work affects safe network operation.
- Professional leadership and the ability to deliver technical training and coordinate multiple operational parties.
- A structured, proactive approach, strong technical communication and the capability to undertake offshore work.
Why Join?
- Shape the electrical safety framework supporting offshore wind operations.
- Connect HV technical leadership with OCC, grid and contractor coordination.
- Develop operational capability and competency through mobilisation and ongoing asset operations.
Desirable Experience
- Offshore EPC or operational start-up experience covering at least two offshore wind projects.
- Wind Turbine Safety Rules training and certification relevant to the project’s turbine technology.
- In-depth understanding of offshore wind operating processes and maintenance requirements across turbines, cables, substations and foundations.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and operational information systems.
Language Skills
Fluent English, with CEFR Level C1 as a minimum, and fluent Mandarin are required.