VAC 82/23 - TRAINEE COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN - 2 POSITIONS (CENTRAL)

19 May 2023

The positions will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Kinoya Depot and will report to the Telecom Engineer Central.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with others to inspect, replace, test, service, troubleshoot, and complete preventive maintenance tasks on equipment until qualified to work independently;
  • Work with others to Use test equipment and meters to check, test, troubleshoot and calibrate supervisory equipment operation until qualified to work independently;
  • Supervised on repair / or maintain various SCADA / Telecommunication equipment;
  • Guided on purchase requests, compare pricing, order and expedite needed parts;
  • Guided on Work from blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s instructions, and written or verbal instructions;
  • Supervised in maintaining accurate records, test descriptions and written reports including time, materials, and equipment used; maintain parts and equipment inventories;
  • Guided in utilizing computers and related applications to program and setup equipment for required operations;
  • Supervised in deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring active network equipment and software;
  • Assist in budget preparation with recommendations, tools, equipment, contract services, warehoused spare parts and future Telecommunication/SCADA expenditures for equipment and required repairs;
  • Guided to work efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operations concerns;
  • Comply with the EFL’s safety rules and regulations;
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned and/or directed;
  • Supervised in disassemble, inspect, determine damage, case of damage and required parts and recommend methods of repair of SCADA/Telecommunication equipment;
  • Guided on how to store and properly care for all Sections tools and test equipment;
  • Supervised in reading and interpret circuit diagrams and electrical drawings, ladder diagrams, equipment troubleshooting guides and parts lists: instruct and direct assigned personnel in the safe and proper methods of equipment troubleshooting;
  • Participate with the team in the after-hours and emergency on-call schedule when required.

Key Requirements

  • The candidate must have a Diploma in Telecommunication / Electronic / Networking Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution with no experience in a similar environment, Or
  • A Trade Certificate in Telecommunication/ Electronic Engineering with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar environment, or
  • Recently graduated from an apprenticeship (Telecommunication) program.

All applications must reach EFL no later than 4:00pm Monday 5th  June 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

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