Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – Electrical (MV)
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical Infrastructure
We are seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join a major data centre project in Frankfurt. This is a key leadership position responsible for the implementation of Electrical Safety Rules, management of switching activities, permit-to-work systems, LOTO procedures, and energisation programmes across critical electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead Senior Authorised Person for MV and LV electrical systems.
- Oversee the implementation and compliance of Electrical Safety Rules.
- Manage and supervise Authorised Persons (APs) on site.
- Review and approve switching schedules, isolations, and energisation plans.
- Control and manage electrical permits-to-work.
- Lead LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) processes across the project.
- Support commissioning, testing, energisation, and project handover activities.
- Ensure compliance with Arc Flash requirements and electrical safety standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks and provide technical guidance on electrical safety matters.
- Investigate electrical incidents, dangerous occurrences, and operational restrictions.
- Liaise with project management, commissioning teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) on MV electrical systems.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules, permit systems, and switching operations.
- Experience managing energisation and commissioning activities on large-scale projects.
- Background within data centres, power generation, utilities, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of MV switchgear, transformers, electrical distribution systems, and protection schemes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing APs, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Desirable
- Previous data centre or mission-critical project experience.
- Experience working with Tier 1 contractors such as Mercury, Dornan, Jones Engineering, Winthrop, Kirby, or similar.
- Recent MV/HV Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person certification.
- Experience supporting multiple projects or campus environments.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a flagship data centre development in Frankfurt.
- Long-term project with a leading international contractor.
- Competitive salary, package, and rotation options.
- Career progression within a growing mission-critical sector.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Manuel Rebolo