VAC 132/24 - GENERATION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (WESTERN)

18 October 2024

The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Sigatoka Power Station and will report to the Team Leader Butoni & Power Station (Western).

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.
  • Dismantling of electrical items and makes visual inspection as well as performance tests, using measuring instruments and apparatus.
  • Determines types and degree of repair required, serviceability of parts and components or necessity for replacement.
  • Re-assembling of engine components, doing additional fittings and adjustments and make final performance tests and adjustments.
  • Assist in 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 relationship with stakeholders/landowners.
  • Maintain security of power station installations.
  • Assist in the preparation of yearly maintenance plans for respective 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 assist in amending respective drawings.
  • 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, especially Thermal team at Sigatoka thermal power station.
  • 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 Electrical Engineering from a recognized Tertiary Institution;
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in power generation;
  • Experience and certification of wind turbine specialized operation & maintenance skills would be an advantage;
  • Having a valid wireman license would be an advantage;
  • Must have a valid Group two (2) (not provisional) manual Driving License;
  • 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.

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