Job Specifications
Authorised Person, Paris, France
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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.
We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
Safety
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
Become familiar with, comply with and enforce through permitting and auditing, the relevant Mercury SOP's including but not limited to Control of Hazardous Energies Procedure and Operating and Energisation Procedures for Work on LV & MV Systems.
Understand the need for and adherence to the Permit to Work and Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedures and follow safe working practices.
Understanding of the Mercury site specific ESSOW (Electrical Safe System of Work).
Review and understanding of Sub-Contractor COHE (Control of Hazardous Energies)
Review and approve Sub-Contractor Electrical RAMS
Ensure that all works are conducted in accordance with the client directives.
Operational control of the LOTO systems
Operational control of safe switching (Energisation/Isolations) during the commissioning phase.
Ensure that all warning signs are in place and checked at regular intervals
Reporting of any electrical incidents to SAP and Energy Marshall
Ensure the segregation of hazardous areas and the correct use of Electrical PPE
Successfully complete any training deemed necessary by Mercury in the jurisdiction.
Identify potential hazards and implement mitigation measures.
Ensure areas are secured which are under permit control.
Assist Senior Authorised Persons to remain compliant in the completion of the necessary internal audits such as Self-Assessment COHE Audit and Audit for the inspection of temporary electrics.
Be conversant with Arc flash mitigation including PPE selection, condition and maintenance.
Authorise Energisation and Isolation Requests once all criteria have been met for the nominated voltage range
Follow the instruction of the Senior Authorised Person.
If not done so during proof of qualification, provide evidence of successful completion of colour vision test.
Technical
Be a qualified electrician awarded the National Craft Certificate as part of the national Framework of Qualifications or equivalent in the jurisdiction and verified by Naric.
OR
Have successfully obtained a suitable electrical award, equivalent to Level 6 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Understand, interpret and work from various forms of project drawings such as SLD's, Wiring Diagrams, schematics etc.
Understanding of EN and local code Regulations.
Be or become conversant with latest local jurisdictional electrical regulations.
Where the jurisdiction requires, complete a recognised course in Verification, Testing and Certification.
Inspect, commission, troubleshoot, associated control systems and power circuits and switchgear
Perform a variety of commissioning duties including, but not limited to, MCC's, VSD's, distribution panels, motors, lighting and small power circuits.
Demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies and work methods associated with assigned duties to commission electrical equipment and to perform other duties as required.
Understand, interpret and work from various forms of project documentation such as Punchlist Procedure, As Built Procedure, Vendor Manuals etc.
Perform testing, Insulation Resistance, Point to Point, grounding etc. providing a sound knowledge of the testing equipment to be utilised. Ensure all pre-connection/ dead test results are compliant in the jurisdiction.
Take live readings (Phase rotation, voltage level, etc.) post energisation and record on energisation request form. Ensure all post-connection/ live test results are compliant in the jurisdiction.
Perform and demonstrate Live Dead Live testing as required.
Perform panel inspections and complete 'Pre Energisation Checklists' prior to energisations.
Execution of switching schedules/notes post approval from the SAP and Energy Marshall
Perform safe energisations, isolations and functional switching
Ensure that the correct tags are applied to all equipment awaiting energisation
Assistance within the Commissioning process from Level 1 through to Level 5.
Enforcement of the E
About the Company
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.
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