Electrical Authorised Person

About Us

SilverBack is the go-to specialised technical recruiter of mobile, scarce talent for international new-industry construction projects. We don't just fill vacancies, we build careers. We believe our candidates are just as important as our clients, and when you partner with us, you get a dedicated team that champions your professional growth.

Currently, we are partnering/recruiting/searching for an Electrical Authorised Person (m/w/d) for a major data centre project in Munich, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the safe operation, isolation, switching, and energisation of electrical systems within the authorised scope.
• Manage and control electrical Permit-to-Work (PTW), isolation, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and switching procedures.
• Review and approve electrical switching schedules, method statements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure electrical systems are safely isolated, proved dead, earthed, and returned to service in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate electrical isolations and energisation activities with construction, commissioning, engineering, and subcontractor teams.
• Review electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, and distribution drawings.
• Support electrical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Oversee safe working practices across LV and MV electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of switching operations, isolations, permits, electrical system status, and authorisations.
• Ensure all electrical activities are carried out in accordance with project procedures, applicable legislation, and relevant electrical standards.
• Attend and contribute to electrical coordination, commissioning, planning, and safety meetings.
• Liaise with subcontractors, specialist vendors, commissioning teams, and project management to ensure safe and coordinated electrical activities.
• Identify and challenge unsafe working practices and stop work where necessary to maintain electrical safety.
• Support the development and maintenance of electrical operational and commissioning documentation.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience working within electrical construction, commissioning, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience working as an Electrical Authorised Person (AP) on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data centre projects.
• Strong experience with LV and MV electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and distribution equipment.
• Formal Electrical Authorised Person / Electrical Safety training and authorisation appropriate to the systems and voltage levels being managed.
• Strong understanding of Permit-to-Work, LOTO, safe isolation, switching, and energisation procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting electrical testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Knowledge of German electrical standards and DIN VDE requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience working on data centre or other critical infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Relevant electrical engineering or electrical trade qualification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple project teams and subcontractors.
• High level of attention to detail with a strong commitment to electrical safety.
• German language skills are desirable; strong English communication skills are essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive contract rate / strong package
• Rotational work schedule
• Accommodation provided
• Car provided
• Flights covered
• Opportunity to work on major international construction projects

Supportive, high-performing project environment

SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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