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Senior Authorized Person (SAP): High Voltage Safety & Operational Authorisation

Developing Advanced Competence in High Voltage Safety, Electrical Authorisation, Switching Operations and Safe System Management

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High voltage electrical systems present significant operational and safety challenges that require competent leadership, rigorous procedures and strict compliance with electrical safety regulations. Senior Authorized Persons (SAPs) play a critical role in ensuring the safe operation, maintenance and isolation of high voltage networks while protecting personnel, equipment and business continuity. They are responsible for authorising work, managing electrical risks, supervising switching operations and ensuring that all activities are carried out under safe systems of work.

This intensive five-day programme provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform the responsibilities of a Senior Authorized Person within industrial facilities, utilities, power generation, transmission, distribution and oil & gas environments. The course covers electrical safety principles, high voltage system operation, switching programmes, isolation procedures, permit-to-work systems, emergency response and operational leadership.

Through practical case studies, real-life incident reviews, switching exercises and interactive workshops, participants will strengthen their competence in managing high voltage operations safely, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of electrical safety excellence.

Why Choose Senior Authorized Person (SAP): High Voltage Safety & Operational Authorisation
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Senior Authorized Person (SAP).
  • Apply high voltage safety rules and electrical safety legislation.
  • Develop and implement safe systems of work for HV operations.
  • Plan and supervise high voltage switching and isolation procedures.
  • Manage electrical permits-to-work and authorisation processes.
  • Identify and control electrical hazards and operational risks.
  • Conduct electrical risk assessments and incident investigations.
  • Respond effectively to electrical emergencies and system faults.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational procedures.
  • Lead safe, reliable and efficient high voltage operations. 

Who is this Training Course for?

This programme is designed for:

  • Senior Authorized Persons (SAPs)
  • Authorized Persons (APs)
  • High Voltage Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electrical Supervisors
  • Power System Engineers
  • Maintenance Managers
  • Operations Engineers
  • Utilities Personnel
  • Substation Engineers
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • HSE Professionals involved in electrical safety
  • Electrical Contractors responsible for HV installations 
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The programme combines expert instruction with practical switching scenarios, electrical safety workshops, case studies, group discussions, incident analysis, risk assessment exercises and simulated high voltage operational planning to ensure participants can confidently apply industry best practices within their organizations.

The Course Content

High Voltage Safety Principles and SAP Responsibilities

  • Roles, responsibilities and authority of the Senior Authorized Person
  • High voltage electrical hazards and risk management
  • Electrical safety legislation, standards and industry best practices
  • Safe systems of work for high voltage environments
  • Electrical shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) for HV operations
  • Electrical hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Building a proactive electrical safety culture 

High Voltage System Operation and Switching Procedures

  • Fundamentals of high voltage power systems
  • Electrical network configurations and substation components
  • Principles of electrical switching operations
  • Preparing and approving switching programmes
  • Safe isolation, earthing and proving dead procedures
  • Operational switching sequences and documentation
  • Communication protocols during switching activities
  • Managing abnormal operating conditions and system faults 

Operational Authorisation and Permit-to-Work Management

  • Electrical authorisation frameworks and competency requirements
  • Roles of Senior Authorized, Authorized and Competent Persons
  • High voltage permit-to-work systems
  • Isolation management and lockout/tagout (LOTO)
  • Sanction-for-test and limitation-of-access procedures
  • Contractor control and supervision during HV work
  • Documentation, records and operational compliance
  • Auditing electrical safety and permit systems 

Managing Electrical Risks and Emergency Response

  • Identifying operational and maintenance risks
  • Electrical fault management and incident response
  • Arc flash risk assessment and mitigation
  • Emergency switching and restoration procedures
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Lessons learned from high voltage electrical accidents
  • Business continuity and power system resilience
  • Developing corrective and preventive action plans 

Leadership, Governance and Operational Excellence

  • Leadership responsibilities of the Senior Authorized Person
  • Governance and compliance in high voltage operations
  • Managing operational performance and safety KPIs
  • Planning maintenance outages and shutdown activities
  • Integrating digital technologies into HV system management
  • Conducting operational reviews and safety audits
  • Developing continuous improvement strategies for electrical safety
  • Final case study: Planning, authorising and executing a complete high voltage switching and isolation programme successfully
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
Collaborations

In Partnership With

Anderson Copex Coventry