VAC 38/24 - GENERATION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (NORTHERN)
The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Cawaira Power Station, Labasa and will report to the Team Leader Thermal Generation (Northern).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all safety procedures in place are adhered to according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the company’s safety rules and procedures.
- Carry out assigned daily works plan for operation, repair and maintenance of power stations.
- Dismantle electrical items and makes visual inspection as well as performance tests, using measuring instruments and apparatus.
- Able to determine the types and degree of repair required, serviceability of parts and components or necessity for replacement.
- Re-assemble the engine components, doing additional fittings and adjustments and make final performance tests and adjustments.
- Ensure prudent inventory management and control of adequate gen-set and machine spares.
- Responsible for the stock items receiving, issuing, recording and transactions for power station store.
- Ensure all generation statistics and reports under his charge are compiled and delivered timely and accurately to Team Leader.
- Maintain amicable relations and manage contracts with landowners/stakeholders.
- Ensure security of renewable installations.
- Assist in the preparation of yearly maintenance plans for respective renewable generation assets and activities.
- Assist in continual improvement in operational activities for increased productivity, increased efficiency and a high standard of Asset management.
- Prepare check sheets for various inspection and maintenance carried out.
- Carry out work, inspect and test completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and safety work standards.
- Carry out the inspection, regulation and functioning of installed plants and equipment employed in power stations.
- Assist in the provision of on-the-job training of employees.
- Carry out regular team fire & evacuation drills.
- Report any change in power station system elements or plant and ensure drawing are amended.
- Check, control and account for all electrical items used.
- Maintain proper management of Tools and Test Equipment used by Team.
- Maintain proper vehicle management and upkeep.
- Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of Power Stations and depots.
- Assist the overall generation team when required.
- Required to be on general availability and roster duration away from base.
- Carry out any other work as required by the Team Leader or Manager Thermal Generation.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- A Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Tertiary Institution;
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in power generation;
- Having a valid wireman license would be an advantage;
- Computer literate;
- A valid Group two (not provisional) Manual Driving License is mandatory;
- Needs to be Physically fit, be an excellent Planner and organizer; demonstrate leadership qualities, good communication skills, team player, be able to meet deadlines, and to live the EFL Values at all times.
EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER