Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Overview

Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP). We have an opportunity for an individual with Safe System of Work (SSOW) experience to join our engineering team at Uniper's upper tier COMAH facility, Holford Gas Storage. Holford Gas Storage is a flexible Natural Gas Storage facility designed to meet the UK's demands. The role involves leading the preparation of plant and equipment, production of safety documentation, owning and maintaining critical procedures and equipment to deliver safety from plant hazards whilst influencing Holford's maintenance planning and delivery programmes.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and issue site safety documentation
• Prepare plant and equipment for maintenance including draining, venting and purging of high pressure gas systems and isolation of high voltage (33KV) electrical systems to deliver safety from system derived hazards
• Manage the permit office and its administration including writing, updating and maintaining the site's safety management systems
• Help plan, resource and deliver the maintenance plan at Holford by proactively engaging with the site engineering and production teams
• Provide training to other site SAPs, Uniper and contract staff
• Provide guidance and governance to ensure site-wide compliance with the Uniper UK safety rules

Your profile

• Experience of working within a Safe System of Work (SSOW)
• Ability to understand and interpret P&ID's, instrument loop diagrams and electrical drawings to design safe isolations
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within, and promote, an excellent safety culture
• Ability to plan, prioritise and independently deliver planned and outage work at site
• Flexible approach to work and working times (primarily Mon-Fri; may require early starts, late finishes, and some weekend work to accommodate maintenance activities/breakdowns)
• Can work independently and within a team with excellent communication skills
• Willingness to develop themselves and the wider business personnel
• Confidence to challenge established practices and procedures constructively
• Proficient IT skills
• Experience in preparation and issue of safety documentation
• Electrical or control and instrumentation trade background
• Experience in isolating electrical systems or working knowledge of reading electrical line diagrams and control and instrument loop diagrams
• Experience in computerised maintenance management systems (SAP PM/Merlin etc)
• Experience in the petro-chemical/oil and gas, or similar industries
• Previous SAP experience is an advantage but not strictly necessary; with the right attitude and aptitude, full training will be offered to become a Senior Authorised Person and progress to Lead Senior Authorised over time

Benefits and opportunities

• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension - with up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In-house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. You will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolution is valued here.

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

Please note, CVs sent via email would not be considered. All CVs must be submitted via the online application process only.

Job information

• Contract type: Unlimited
• Working Hours: Full Time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Deadline: 30/09/2025

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.