Authorised Person

CV-Library • Other • 2h ago

Authorised Person – Data Centre Construction

Salary: €90,000–€100,000 + Package Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction Employment: Permanent | Full-time

We are recruiting an experienced Authorised Person to join a major data centre construction project in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical professional with strong MV/HV experience to oversee electrical safe systems of work, switching operations, permits and the safe energisation of critical electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain electrical safe systems of work in coordination with site management.
Ensure personnel understand and comply with electrical safety procedures.
Issue and control permits for electrical work and energisation activities.
Apply high-voltage safety rules and manage lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
Review electrical specifications, drawings, single-line diagrams and distribution topology.
Support testing, commissioning, start-up and energisation of MV/LV systems.
Coordinate with commissioning contractors and agree testing sequences and procedures.
Liaise with SCADA, BMS and EMS control system providers on system handover and permit protocols.
Witness electrical testing and commissioning activities and ensure documentation is completed.
Verify testing equipment is available, calibrated and suitable for use.
Coordinate switching and isolation of medium-voltage systems.
Ensure all pre- and post-energisation checks, tagging and sign-offs are completed correctly.

Requirements

Relevant electrical engineering qualification, building services qualification or electrical trade background with suitable training.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar electrical Authorised Person role.
Strong MV/HV systems experience, including switching, isolation and energisation.
At least 3 years' electrical testing and verification experience.
Experience in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical or data centre construction.
Strong understanding of electrical protection, earthing arrangements, switchgear and busbar/busway systems.
Knowledge of short-circuit, overload and earth-fault protection and discrimination studies.
Familiarity with FAT/SAT documentation and SCADA, BMS or EMS control systems.
Strong understanding of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.
A safety-focused, methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills.