Project Snapshot

Summary

Location: Normandy coast, France

Work mode: Offshore

Contract type: Contract

Start date: 1 October 2026

Duration: 21 months (until 30 June 2028)

Rotation: To be confirmed with the team

Compensation: Competitive

Right to work / visa: Right to work in the EU required; French work permit if applicable

Equipment: Computer and offshore-specific PPE provided by client; personal PPE provided by consultant

Project reference: Offshore wind farm commissioning - Normandy coast, English Channel

Client: Confidential - Offshore wind developer, Northern France

We are looking for 5 Senior Authorized Person / Commissioning supervisor

Description

Role overview

The Senior Authorized Person (SAP) / Commissioning Supervisor supports the offshore wind farm commissioning team in executing safe switching operations and commissioning activities across the full electrical system, from 33kV inter-array cables to 225kV equipment. The role combines rigorous electrical safety accountability with active site coordination, documentation, and HSE compliance.

Reporting line: Reports to the Commissioning Manager; interfaces with the Control Engineer, HSE team, O&M team, and subcontractors on site.

Key responsibilities

Electrical Safety and Switching Operations

•     Ensure switching activities are safely executed and fully documented in compliance with project procedures and electrical safety rules

•     Prepare, review, and follow switching schedules; manage the LOTO process for isolations and de-isolations

•     Energise and de-energise electrical equipment up to 225kV, including WTG switchgear and inter-array cables, within the Permit to Work system

•     Coordinate de/energisation sequences with the Control Engineer and verify all isolations are correctly documented before execution

Commissioning Execution and Quality

•     Follow the inter-array cable test programme and ensure electrical equipment up to 33kV is prepared for safe test execution

•     Participate in commissioning tests to verify compliance with project specifications and record all switching activities

•     Perform site walk-downs and condition checks on offshore substation, foundations, inter-array cables, and wind turbine equipment

•     Identify and report outstanding works and quality issues; escalate technical arbitration or solution validation when required

HSE, Reporting and Site Coordination

•     Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with project HSE rules, local legislation, and Employer requirements

•     Attend and lead toolbox talks and asset inductions; contribute to and enforce Electrical Safety Rules on site

•     Report HSE issues promptly and maintain required safety standards throughout all commissioning activities

•     Take part in daily site meetings and submit end-of-shift handover reports; contribute to proactive communication between all parties

Documentation and O&M Handover

•     Review, prepare, and align HSE, commissioning, and maintenance documentation to project templates

•     Perform and record pre-energisation and post-energisation inspections; perform cargo operations as required

•     Act as Employer on-site representative when required

•     Prepare and facilitate a structured handover between the commissioning team and O&M teams

Key deliverables

•     Switching schedules prepared, reviewed, and executed safely in compliance with project electrical safety rules

•     LOTO processes implemented and all isolations verified and documented correctly before energisation

•     Commissioning tests conducted and compliance with project specifications confirmed and recorded

•     Site walk-down reports completed and outstanding quality issues raised in daily progress reporting

•     End-of-shift handover reports submitted and commissioning-to-O&M handover prepared and facilitated