Authorised Person
Authorised Person
Salary negotiable
Kickstart your career with a Tier-1 contractor on complex engineering projects in Helsinki, Finland. This internship offers hands-on experience with electrical safety and commissioning on advanced technology builds.
Key Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience with LOTO systems and safe switching procedures
- Assist Senior Authorised Persons in maintaining electrical safety compliance
- Develop expertise in Arc flash mitigation and electrical PPE
- Contribute to the commissioning of MV/HV infrastructure projects
Authorised Person — Role Overview
This Authorised Person internship provides practical experience in electrical safety and operational control during the commissioning phase of major construction projects. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with electrical regulations.
Authorised Person — Responsibilities
As an Authorised Person Intern, you will:
- Become familiar with, comply 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.
- Review and understand Sub-Contractor COHE.
- Review and approve Sub-Contractor Electrical RAMS.
- Ensure works are conducted according to client directives.
- Maintain operational control of LOTO systems and safe switching during commissioning.
- Ensure warning signs are in place and checked.
- Report electrical incidents.
- Ensure segregation of hazardous areas and proper use of Electrical PPE.
- Complete required training.
- Identify hazards and implement mitigation measures.
- Secure areas under permit control.
- Assist with internal audits.
- Become conversant with Arc flash mitigation.
- Authorise Energisation and Isolation Requests.
- Follow instructions of the Senior Authorised Person.
Authorised Person — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Qualified electrician with National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) verified by Naric.
- Electrical award equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Understand and interpret project drawings (SLDs, wiring diagrams, schematics).
- Understanding of EN and local code Regulations.
- Conversant with latest local jurisdictional electrical regulations.
- Experience with Verification, Testing and Certification (where required by jurisdiction).
- Experience with inspecting, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems, power circuits, and switchgear.
- Knowledge of commissioning duties including MCC's, VSD's, distribution panels, motors, lighting, and small power circuits.
- Full understanding of policies and work methods for commissioning electrical equipment.
- Ability to interpret project documentation (Punchlist Procedure, As Built Procedure, Vendor Manuals).
- Experience with testing (Insulation Resistance, Point to Point, grounding).
- Ability to perform Live Dead Live testing.
- Experience with panel inspections and Pre Energisation Checklists.
- Experience with safe energisations, isolations and functional switching.
- Familiarity with HV/MV Infrastructure projects, DC / DNO / IDNO / Power Generation (if being appointed as an Authorised Person for MV, be familiar with LV infrastructure and equipment if being nominated as an Authorised Person for LV)
- Experience managing work and safety precautions across control boundaries.
- Experience performing / supervising advance cable works including phasing, testing, identifying & spiking.
Communication/Reporting:
- Site management of the "In Progress" snagging system.
- Report any electrical events to SAP.
- Issue internal weekly progress report to the SAP.
- Ensure timely, clear communication to SAP and CxA regarding switching operations.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship where required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a Tier-1 contractor specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across Europe.
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