Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Switching Leader

We are seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) / Switching Leader (Koblingsleder) to support electrical operations on a major engineering project in Denmark. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating safe switching operations, electrical isolations, and safety procedures across high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.

The position operates within an established electrical safety management structure, under the designated Operation Manager (Driftsansvarlig Person), and in accordance with applicable Danish electrical safety regulations and EN 50110-1.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee HV and LV switching operations.
• Prepare and review switching schedules and electrical safety documentation.
• Coordinate electrical isolations, earthing, and safe access procedures.
• Prepare, issue, and cancel safety documents within the scope of assigned authorisation.
• Coordinate with Control Engineers and electrical work teams during operational activities.
• Ensure appropriate safety precautions are implemented before electrical work begins.
• Supervise and coordinate personnel involved in electrical operational activities.
• Support commissioning, energisation, and electrical system handover.
• Maintain accurate switching records, operational logs, and safety documentation.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with site-specific electrical safety procedures and applicable Danish regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience working with HV and LV electrical systems.
• Previous experience as a Senior Authorised Person, Switching Leader, Control Engineer, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical switching, isolation, earthing, and safe working procedures.
• Knowledge of EN 50110-1 and electrical safety management systems.
• Experience preparing switching schedules and electrical safety documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate electrical work teams and operational activities.
• Strong communication, organisational, and safety leadership skills.
• Good command of English.

Electrical Safety Requirements
The successful candidate will undergo a competence assessment and receive the necessary written operational appointment and authorisation under the project's Danish electrical safety management arrangements (KLS-D) before undertaking regulated electrical activities. The role does not include statutory Operation Manager responsibilities or electrical installation work requiring separate company authorisation.