Head of Electrical Safety, Authorised Person

• Act as the Authorized Person for LV/HV systems for all critical power activities ensuing compliance with EAWR 1989, BS7671 and company electrical safety rules
• Maintain and enforce safe systems of work
• Issue, control and close Permit to Work and Isolation Control
• Authorize switching operations and isolation and energization activities
• Review and approve Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS)
• Ensure all electrical systems are inspected, maintained and tested
• Lead investigations into electrical incidents, near misses and HiPos, implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Manage contractors ensuring they are competent and authorised and work in line with RAMS and permits
• Supervise high risk activities and stop unsafe work immediately, rejecting RAMS or permits and refusing energisation when required
• Provide training and support development of competent persons and wider electrical teams
• Deliver briefings and toolbox talks on electrical safety, permit to work and isolation procedures
• Identify and implement improvements to electrical safety systems and risk controls

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent) and degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 18th Edition Wiring regs (BS7671)
• Formal Authorized Person (AP) appointment in the past working with at least LV systems, experience with HV is advantageous
• Experience with ISO19011 and hold audit qualifications
• Strong understanding of EAWR requirements
• Minimum 5 years Electrical experience and minimum 2 years in AP role
• Experience in manufacturing, ideally critical power or industrial environments
• Extensive experience working with a diverse range of products, including bespoke items with varying deadlines
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence positive outcomes
• Strong understanding of electrical risk and hazard control
• High personal accountability and safety leadership
• Ability to challenge unsafe behaviors
• Knowledgeable of Anord Mardix Electrical products, services and competitors (Preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise as an Authorized Person for LV/HV systems, ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards while leading risk assessments and safety improvements. Proven ability to manage contractors, deliver training, and enforce safe systems of work in critical power environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Authorized Person (AP) Experience
• Electrical Safety Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• LV/HV Systems Management
• ISO19011 Experience
• Electrical Risk Control
• Permit to Work Issuance
• Incident Investigation
• Electrical System Inspection
• Safety Leadership
• Contractor Management
• Anord Mardix Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Influencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Formal Authorized Person Appointment
• Audit Qualifications

Industry Keywords

• EAWR 1989
• BS7671
• Critical Power
• Manufacturing Environment
• Electrical Safety Rules

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