Senior Authorised Person (SAP) | HV (33kV+) | Europe | EU Right to Work Essential
Key Skills
Job Description
✅ Come from a different sector? No problem. It’s your HV experience that counts. Who we’re looking for: Senior Authorised Person with HV authorisations from 33kV upwards Hands-on experience with HV switching operations, isolations and energisation activities Strong knowledge of Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO/COHE procedures and safe systems of work Background in data centres, power infrastructure, substations, utilities, transmission, renewables or industrial environments Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, technical drawings and OEM documentation Confident working independently and making sound operational decisions in high-consequence environments ✔ EU right to work confirmed. Dual nationals and EU passport holders welcome. No visa sponsorship available at this time. What’s on offer: You’ll be directly engaged by and working for S.A.S Transition, not a third party: Immediate start available Long term contract with possibility to move projects Competitive day rate reflective of experience, including LTD company Day rate paid for time in country Travel fully covered Accommodation fully covered Access to a car EU expat tax schemes may apply Training and upskilling opportunities Work on some of Europe’s most high profile engineering projects A tight, experienced, safety-first engineering team with a zero-compromise approach to safe systems of work What you’ll be doing: Overseeing HV switching operations, isolations and energisation activities from 33kV upwards Preparing and reviewing switching schedules Issuing and managing permits-to-work Supervising LOTO/COHE procedures on site Conducting risk assessments and leading safety briefings Coordinating with commissioning, project and operations teams Supporting integrated systems testing and final handover activities Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on site Maintaining accurate operational and safety records Driving a strong safety culture across all project activities About us: S.A.S Transition delivers turnkey electrical and mechanical engineering solutions for mission critical environments across Europe. We manage the full transition from installation to safe operation. We’re engineers who actually engineer. First time right. Every time. Locations: Currently active across Europe. Message me directly or email [email protected] No agencies please.
Core Responsibilities
Oversee high-voltage switching, isolation, and energisation activities from 33kV upwards, including preparing switching schedules and managing permits and safety procedures. Coordinate with commissioning and operations teams, support testing and handover, maintain records, and provide technical guidance while promoting a strong safety culture.
Requirements
Candidates need senior authorised-person experience with high-voltage authorisations from 33kV upwards and hands-on experience in switching, isolation, and energisation. They should understand permit-to-work, LOTO/COHE, and safe systems of work, interpret technical documentation, make sound independent decisions, and have confirmed EU right to work; sponsorship is unavailable.
Benefits
- Travel Covered
- Accommodation Covered
- Access to a Car
- Training and Upskilling Opportunities
About S.A.S Transition
Industry: Engineering Services
Company size: 51-200 employees
S.A.S Transition is a global electrical and mechanical turnkey engineering specialist delivering critical infrastructure projects. Our teams manage the full transition from installation to safe operation, covering QA/QC, commissioning, energisation, isolation control, and long-term maintenance through strong planning, disciplined execution, and complete documentation. From Permit-to-Work governance and LOTO / COHE through to authorised switching, integrated systems testing, and final handover, we bring safety, compliance, and operational readiness to every stage of delivery. This work is supported by SASTpro, our digital platform connecting people, permits, documentation, and performance to provide real-time control and traceability across complex projects. We work across data centres, renewables, oil & gas, and other high-consequence environments where quality, control, and safety matter.