Lead Senior Authorized Person – SAP

Role Definition

Location & travel

Noirmoutier area and île d’Yeu (Offshore), Saint Nazaire, Courbevoie

1. Activities

The Service Provider shall perform the following:

• Develop and update Electrical Safety Rules and procedures (in line with NFC 18-510 and local regulations).

• Ensure application of electrical safety for all installations and activities.

• Review and validate contractors’ documentation: Safety Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Manuals, etc.

• Define electrical safety organization for optimized LV/MV/HV network operation.

• Develop and implement a Permit to Work (PTW) system aligned with safety rules.

• Manage access and authorization for electrical works.

• Monitor LV/MV/HV systems, notify anomalies.

• Ensure commissioning safety and operations until hand-over to O&M teams.

• Align with O&M for network transition and lessons learned.

Engineering / Protocol Preparation (Daily Tasks)

• Join project/stakeholder/MCC daily calls.

• Coordinate with other operators during switching operations.

• Draft switching protocols, RA/MS/Isolation diagrams.

• Conduct emergency response coordination.

• Liaise with RTE CEX.

• Prepare/review switching schedules and audits.

• Act as Control Engineer/Chargé de consignation (apply/remove LOTO, switch remotely).

• Conduct electrical safety audits and inspections.

• Develop training for electrical safety.

• Lead authorization panels, prepare certificates.

• Provide electrical advice.

• Attend FAT, HAT, SAT, SIT as needed.

• Maintain Electrical Safety logbook.

Switching Operations / Handover Preparation (Daily Tasks)

• Monitor all remote switching.

• Control access to electrical rooms, manage key custody.

• Issue and distribute safety clearance and acceptance certificates.

• Monitor SCADA systems pre-handover.

• Participate in operational handover to O&M for OSS, intra-array, and export cables.

• Maintain daily operational logs.

• Include O&M in on-site safety procedures.

2. Participation in Meetings & Workshops

2.1 Coordination Meetings

• Monthly meetings with the Client to:

  • Assess contract execution performance

  • Review upcoming/ending activities

  • Discuss issues and lessons learned

• Held in Paris-La Défense or remotely.

• Agenda evolves during the contract.

2.2 Ad Hoc Meetings & Workshops

• Additional sessions may be organized as needed by the Client.

2.3 Role Requirements

• Experience as Lead SAP or Control Engineer

• Knowledge of EU/French standards in electrical safety and operations

• Proven MV/HV network operation and protection experience

• Experience in wind farm commissioning or operations