Senior Authorized Person / Commissioning Supervisor

EDF Renewables is recruiting two experienced Senior Authorized Persons (SAP HTB) to support the commissioning of a major offshore wind farm in France.

The successful candidates will be responsible for high-voltage electrical safety and commissioning activities on the Offshore Substation (OSS), ensuring the safe energization of electrical systems throughout the commissioning phase.

Location

· Ouistreham, France

· Offshore onboard Service Operation Vessel (SOV) when required

Contract Information

Start Date October 2026 (candidates available from January 2027 may also be considered)

End Date June 2028

Rotation 14 days ON / 14 days OFF

Initially, work will mainly consist of daily offshore transfers. During certain project phases, work will be performed onboard an SOV under a rotational schedule.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform Senior Authorized Person (SAP HTB) duties.

· Prepare and manage electrical isolations.

· Apply Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.

· Issue and control Permits to Work.

· Supervise high-voltage switching operations.

· Coordinate energization activities.

· Lead commissioning activities on the Offshore Substation.

· Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules and project procedures.

· Interface with Commissioning Managers, Control Engineers and Contractors.

· Review commissioning documentation and procedures.

· Participate in FAT, SAT and energization campaigns.

· Produce commissioning reports and technical documentation.

· Promote the highest HSE standards throughout project execution.

Required Experience

Mandatory

· Significant experience as Senior Authorized Person (SAP HTB).

· Previous Offshore Substation (OSS) commissioning experience.

· Strong background as a Control Engineer.

· High Voltage switching experience.

· Electrical commissioning experience.

· Previous offshore wind project experience.

Preferred

· SCADA systems knowledge.

· Protection relay experience.

· Export Substation commissioning experience.

Mandatory Certifications

· GWO Basic Safety Training

· GWO Enhanced First Aid

· GWO Advanced Rescue

· GWO Boat Landing

· Electrical Authorization: H2 / B2 / HC / BC / BR

· Offshore Medical Certificate

· Valid Passport (minimum one-year validity)