VAC 54/24 - GENERATION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (WESTERN)
13 June 2024
The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Monosavu and will report to the Team Leader Renewable Generation Wailoa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all safety procedures in place are adhere to according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Authority’s Safety rules and procedures.
- Carry out daily, weekly & monthly monitoring on dam instrumentations and work with dam experts in analyzing of data.
- Carry out daily weather station readings as to Fiji Meteorological Service standard, recording to appropriate forms and forwarding data to respective stakeholders.
- Carry out daily checks on operation of Wainikasou power station including its water reservoir & Wainisavulevu dam.
- Carry out basic maintenance of weather station equipment
- Carry out regular maintenance for dam instrumentations, e.g. hydraulic piezometer flushing.
- Carry out servicing/maintenance of water weirs.
- Determines types and degree of repair required, serviceability of parts and components or necessity for replacement.
- Attending to faults at Wainikasou power station.
- Assist Wailoa team in the maintenance work at Wainikasou power station.
- Ensure prudent inventory management and control of spare parts.
- Responsible for the stock items receiving, issuing, recording and transactions for Monasavu.
- Manage and control of vehicle fuel stock at site.
- Ensure all generation statistics and reports under his charge are compile and deliver timely and accurately to Team Leader.
- Maintain amicable relations and manage contracts with landowners & contractors.
- Ensure security of installations.
- Assist in the preparation of yearly maintenance plans for all 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.
- Assist in the provision of on-the-job training of employees.
- Carry out regular team fire & evacuation drills.
- Report any change in system elements or plant and ensure drawing are amend.
- Check, control and account for all 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 Renewable Generation.
- Display EFL values and standards at all times.
Key Requirements
- A Diploma in Mechanical/Plant Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Tertiary Institution;
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in power generation;
- Experience in hydro operation & maintenance would be an advantage;
- Must be a computer literate;
- Having a valid Wireman License would be an advantage;
- A valid full Group two (2) Manual Driving License (not provisional) 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