Kintec Search, Inc.
Senior Authorised Person - 220kV
Kintec Search, Inc., Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Job Title: Senior Authorised Person – 220kV
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Until June 2026 – renewable / extendable
Project Location: Offshore Rhode Island
Type: ROTATION - 2 weeks On / 2 weeks Off, 12 hours per day.
Deadline for submittals / applications = 2.21.25
Other details:
Project will pay for transport from consultant’s home to office in Quonset or Providence Airport (and back)
Specified GWO/other courses needed for traveling offshore
GWO courses to be paid by Company
Rotation 14 days on/14 days off when offshore
Working in office in Quonset or Providence could be required and then it is Monday to Friday
Traveling for training, FATs and other educational purposes will be needed (in this case traveling costs will be reimbursed by Company)
Accommodation offshore is paid by Company
Accommodation if not offshore is paid by agency
Responsible for planning, administration, management, preparation and execution of electrical works.
Key responsibilities / Tasks / Deliverables Implementation of the Company Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, offshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security and integrity of the HV network Contribute to proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages Ensure compliancy with and managing of Company Electrical Safety Rules Safety coordination in electrical matters Act as senior authorized person Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/ Tag out on LV and HV equipment Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules Check method statements for electrical matters Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters Assist different departments in Company when required Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans) Participation in different audits Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipment Onsite check of switching programs Participation in the planning of resource and work activities Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects
Decision authority / Responsibility Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations Issue of Company Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents Management of electrical safety to work onsite
Requirements: Requirements 275kV Offshore Substation Transmission Specialist Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope. Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable Minimum 1 year of working experience within onshore substations systems Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/264lb). Course paid by Company, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate/agency within 1 year
Key responsibilities / Tasks / Deliverables Implementation of the Company Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, offshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security and integrity of the HV network Contribute to proactive management, good coordination and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages Ensure compliancy with and managing of Company Electrical Safety Rules Safety coordination in electrical matters Act as senior authorized person Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/ Tag out on LV and HV equipment Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules Check method statements for electrical matters Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters Assist different departments in Company when required Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans) Participation in different audits Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipment Onsite check of switching programs Participation in the planning of resource and work activities Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects
Decision authority / Responsibility Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations Issue of Company Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents Management of electrical safety to work onsite
Requirements: Requirements 275kV Offshore Substation Transmission Specialist Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope. Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable Minimum 1 year of working experience within onshore substations systems Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/264lb). Course paid by Company, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate/agency within 1 year