Authorised Person

Responsable Autorisé – Électricité (Paris, France)

Mercury est le leader européen des solutions de construction. Nous concevons et gérons des projets d'ingénierie et de construction complexes pour les plus grandes entreprises mondiales. Nos solutions contribuent à fournir des technologies et des avancées qui changent la vie, connectant les personnes, les communautés et les entreprises et leur donnant les moyens de réaliser des choses incroyables. Notre peuple a le courage d'innover. Leur détermination et leur concentration sans faille nous permettent de tenir nos promesses avec certitude, à chaque fois.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

Scope of the Role

The Electrical Authorized Person is responsible for implementation of Mercury’s electrical safety rules on their assigned project, ensuring that a safe system of work is always adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, monitor and audit the application of Mercury’s (or the contract specific) Electrical Safety Rules
• Provide the necessary cover for all systems and installations for which the company has control of the electrical danger.
• Ensure Mercury’s Operation and Energisation procedures for work on LV&MV systems is adhered to on the project.
• Manage the LOTO processes and procedures onsite in alignment with Mercury’s Operation and Energisation procedures for work on LV&MV systems.
• Ensure the low voltage switching plans are executed on site for all LV circuits.
• Ensure the high voltage/medium voltage switching plans are executed on site for all HV/MV circuits. (Optional not mandatory)
• Take responsibility of the prospective systems carrying out switching operations on the HV/LV system.
• Where applicable and directed by management team, implement the QR code process for each ACB/MCCB on the project.
• Ensure that a system is in place to investigate any equipment subject to an Operational Restriction.
• Ensure all Accidents, Incidents or Dangerous Occurrence associated with work on Electrical Distribution Systems, are immediately notified to the Senior Authorised Person.
• Review to ensure the correct Arc Flash PPE is worn by personnel working within electrical rooms in alignment with details stipulated within the arc flash study. Where no arc flash study exists, the guidelines must adhere to Mercury’s Operation and Energisation procedures for work on LV&MV systems.
• Implement Maintenance policies for the Technical Services Department.
• Attendance at Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings and Handover Meetings.
• Assist with the close out of all project items including Final Account, O & M Manuals, Punch List, Safety File, QA File, Material and Plant re-locations, Project Plan – all with the support of the site project manager.
• Drive the Mercury Engineering culture of safety and quality through the project.
• Provide the safety and quality leadership required on all Mercury projects.
• Ensure all Subcontractor documentation including safety documentation is maintained up to date and filed for future reference.
• All other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria

• A trade background and 10 - 15 years previous experience managing large installation projects and sub-contractors.
• Optional not mandatory - Completed high voltage authorised person training course in last 2 years.
• Completed low voltage authorised person training course in last 2 years.
• Proven record of supervising and managing large installation projects.
• In depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Quality compliance.
• Experienced in design and build.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Mechanical systems.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well within strict deadlines.
• Ability to drive a large-scale project.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.

Mercury est un employeur qui pro­pose l’égalité des chances.