HV Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)
Ventus Energy
| Company | Ventus Energy |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | GB |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
HV Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)
HV Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)
The HV Maintenance Engineer (HVME) will support the O&M Engineer and wider O&M Team in the safe and efficient delivery of the yearly O&M programs across the Company’s portfolio of sites by leading various maintenance campaigns within high voltage substations ranging from LV to 400kV. The HVME will lead a 2x personnel team consisting of themselves and a HV Maintenance Technician (HVMT)
Work activities include both onshore and offshore environments.
Location: UK & Europe-wide, site based when required.
About the role
About this role
The HV Maintenance Engineer will have responsibilities in the following four areas:
1. Processes
Execute and manage electrical maintenance activities. This includes, but not limited to:
- HV and LV switchgear maintenance (LV – 400kV) (AIS, GIS, HIS)
-Transformer maintenance (LV - 400kV)
-Electrical testing
-Oil sampling and other mechanical works as required.
-Equipment replacement
-Supporting commissioning activities
• Operate as a Senior Authorised Person under the Ventus (And specific Clients when required) Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules to achieve Safety from the System for their work, and the work of others.
• Manage the activities of the maintenance team when mobilised to site.
• Provide training and mentorship to new Maintenance Technicians with less experience.
• Provision of standby cover to support the Company’s Fault and Emergency Services
• Development of core skills will be targeted including training in the range of fault location equipment and processes.
• Interfacing with the administration team to deliver clients KPI’s whilst maintaining Health, Safety and Quality.
2. Customers
• Supports the Company through developing and maintaining a strong relationship with clients and ensuring that the highest quality service is delivered.
3. Financials
• Supporting the Company by capturing and communicating required information to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Operating with a proactive approach to identify to the Company possible variations to existing contracts and/or new opportunities.
4. Employees
• Develop and mentor junior technical and engineering staff.
• Support the O&M Engineer with maintenance and resource planning as required.
PRIMARY TARGETS & KPIs
• Support Company in achieving stated KPIs
• SOC– Support reporting processes by regularly identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring near misses, safety observations etc. are reported.
INTERNAL INTERFACES
• Head of Commissioning
• Head of Control Centre
• Head of Operations (direct line report)
• Head of Technical
• Head of Business Services
• O&M Engineers(s)
About the company
Intelligent solutions for high voltage renewable network performance
Required Criteria
• Operating as a Senior Authorised Person on HV networks
• HV and LV equipment operation and maintenance
• Experience in electrical fault response, location and repair management
• A self-starter who is adept at working with cross-functional teams
• Highly personable with customer management skills
Desired Criteria
• Good working knowledge of Client/Contractor relationships and basic commercial awareness
• Previous experience working in an offshore environment
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