The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot and will report to the Manager Regulatory

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive, motivate and lead teams towards achievement of KPIs within the section;
• Plan and co-ordinate daily inspection works for inspection teams;
• Ensure that all installation or alterations of electrical wirings comply with EFL safety regulations, Electricity Act and latest AS/NZS 3000 wiring standards;
• Ensure all safety procedures are observed and adhered to according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electricity Act and the Authority’s safety rules, procedures and standards;
• Liaising with Planning department on approvals for new connections, upgrades or rewiring
• Continual follow-up on defect notices issued to customers and disconnection of power supply when required;
• Continually monitor, review, analyse, and improve team performance within the section;
• Follow up and ensure timely action and feedback of customer complaints within the section to superiors and customers and relevant stakeholders;;
• Advise and liaise with electrical contractors on customer installations;
• Provide necessary advice to customers on electrical installations as and when required;
• Prepare regular and special reports and submit promptly as and when required including investigative reports on electric incidents, shock & electrocution;
• Responsible in keeping abreast with all changes and revisions in relevant electrical wiring, regulations and AS/NZ standards and filtering down to the inspection teams;
• Responsible for the training assessment of apprentices, trainees and other personnel under his control;
• Ensure regular upkeep and timely servicing of vehicles within the section, and prompt submission of fleet running sheets and fuel invoices from the team;
• Responsible for issue, correct use, safekeeping and re-order of test equipment, materials and spares;
• Responsible for the efficient operation and workmanship of personnel under his supervision;
• Budget Preparation, Control and Administration for the entire section;
• Provide assistance to other SBAs as and when required;
• Perform other work-related duties consistent with the responsibility assigned to the position;
• Responsible for coordination of all installation inspection activities within the designated region including the supervision of Electrical Installation Inspectors, Regulatory CSR / Clerk, Electricians, Apprentices and other Tradesperson;
• Provide technical guidance to Electrical Installation Inspectors and other subordinates with regard to the relevant wiring regulations;
• Monitor Installation Inspectors’ daily work programs;
• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements for both EFL and Fiji Legislation;
• Close monitoring of CT meter connected customers to ensure proper wiring and correct corresponding multiplication factor is used;
• Monitor works of inspectors to ensure all relevant paperwork and correspondences are forwarded to Customer Services to close the loop on meter connections, disconnections;
• Drive Authority vehicles in line with Fleet Manual Policies & procedures;
• Other relevant duties as may assigned by the Manager Regulatory or General Manager Customer Services from time to time.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years experience in the Electricity Industry of which a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/foreman or lead role
• Valid Wireman’s license is mandatory
• Valid group 2 driving license

All applications must reach EFL no later than 4:00pm Monday 30^th January 2023.

All applications will not be acknowledged and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding an interview. If you have not been contacted by the Energy Fiji Limited, then your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest in applying.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER