Lead Senior Authorized Person (Providence, US)

Employer:       Ørsted North America Inc.

Job Title:         Lead Senior Authorized Person

Location:        56 Exchange Terrace, 10th Floor, Providence, RI 02903

 

Duties:

• Responsible for high voltage system integration, operational supervision, and electrical safety rules for high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and low voltage (LV) activities performed on offshore windfarms.
• Oversee electrical issues according to regional and local legislation and regulations.
• Define safety procedures for electrical matters.
• Implement a permit system for Electrical Safety Rules.
• Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities throughout the project construction stages.
• Advise operationally on HV electrical installations to wind turbine generators (WTGs), offshore substations, and both HV submarine and onshore cables.
• Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations, and associated HV/MV/LV plant and equipment.
• Oversee all HV/MV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network.
• Provide proactive management, efficient coordination, and timely communication between all parties to ensure the process works effectively.
• Requires up to 30% domestic and foreign travel.

 

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in job offered or as an electrical engineer or similar role.
• 5 years of experience with Orsted’s Electrical Safety Rules and with onshore and offshore substations.
• Experience with the commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding of HV/LV systems up to 400kV; end-to-end operations of power plants or offshore windfarms (SCADA); GIS, AIS, or LV switchgears; SAP; and cable systems.
• Knowledge of protection equipment for HV/LV components and safety management for grid connections.
• Certification to work on electrical equipment up to 275kV.

 

Apply: https://us.orsted.com/careers.

Orsted A/S provides utility services. The Company engages in the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms, as well as generates power and heat from power stations. Orsted serves customers worldwide.