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Appointed Person
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Appointed Person role in Groningen, Netherlands, supporting electrical safety on a major construction project. This internship offers hands-on experience with a Tier-1 contractor in the data centre sector.
Key Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience with LV/MV electrical systems.
- Enforce electrical safety protocols on a major construction site.
- Assist with commissioning and energization processes.
- Develop skills in electrical incident investigation and prevention.
Appointed Person — Role Overview
This internship provides practical experience in electrical safety and commissioning within a large-scale project environment. You will contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with electrical regulations.
Appointed Person — Responsibilities
As an Appointed Person Intern, you will:
• Become familiar with and enforce relevant SOPs, including Control of Hazardous Energies and Operating & Energisation Procedures.
• Adhere to Permit to Work and Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures.
• Understand and apply the site-specific Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSOW).
• Review and approve Sub-Contractor Electrical RAMS.
• Ensure all works are conducted in accordance with client directives.
• Support the operational control of LOTO systems and safe switching during commissioning.
• Ensure warning signs are in place and regularly checked.
• Report electrical incidents to SAP and Energy Marshall.
• Assist Senior Authorised Persons with internal audits.
• Authorise Energisation and Isolation Requests within your nominated voltage range, following instructions from the Senior Authorised Person.
Appointed Person — Ideal Candidate
• Qualified electrician with a National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Electrical award equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Understanding of project drawings (SLDs, wiring diagrams, schematics).
• Understanding of EN and local code Regulations.
• Conversant with latest local jurisdictional electrical regulations.
• Experience in inspecting, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems and power circuits.
• Knowledge of testing procedures (Insulation Resistance, Point to Point, grounding).
• Familiarity with Live Dead Live testing.
• Experience with panel inspections and Pre Energisation Checklists.
• Familiarity with switching schedules/notes.
• Experience with safe energisations, isolations, and functional switching.
• MV/HV switching course completion (if being appointed as an MV Authorised Person).
• Minimum of three years' experience working on MV systems (if being appointed as an MV Authorised Person).
• Familiarity with HV/MV Infrastructure projects, DC / DNO / IDNO / Power Generation (if being appointed as an Authorised Person for MV).
• Experience managing work and safety precautions across control boundaries.
• Experience performing / supervising advance cable works.
Rewards & Package
This internship offers a competitive hourly rate, reflecting the value placed on this specialist role. Full international assignment support, including accommodation arrangements and visa sponsorship, may be available as required.
The internship provides access to company training programs and mentorship opportunities. Full package details will be discussed during the interview process.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Appointed Person Role
What does a Appointed Person do in data centre construction?
A Appointed Person in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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