The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot, Lautoka and will report to the General Manager Special Projects.

Key Requirements

• Manage the development, delivery and continuous improvement of all solar power engineering functions,
• Preparation of technical deliverables (including project resource plans, design briefs, engineering scope, concept & detailed designs, technical investigations, development application documentation, contract technical specifications) for solar power plant projects and their connection to the EFL grid;
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, scope and objectives, project management and resource plans;
• In collaboration with management, define resource requirements and effectively procure, mobilise, manage and lead the team to achieve project deliverables and manage defects post practical completion;
• Production of project design deliverables and lead & manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineers & para-professionals including external service providers
• Proactively manage budgets to ensure activities and investments meet the organization’s financial objectives;
• Proactively identify and implement changes to achieve cost efficiency, whilst pursuing revenue opportunities to position EFL for innovation and growth;
• Understand the processes which derive the financial results and ensure suitable controls are in place to ensure ongoing resilience and reliability in achieving business outcomes;
• Create and develop a respectful workplace environment that values diversity, innovation, open discussion, cross functional collaboration and drives high performance;
• Develop people capabilities and behaviours to meet business demands and to support longer-term organisational resilience via successful attraction, retention and succession strategies;
• Set meaningful performance and development goals and behavioural expectations, linked to business objectives;
• Lead the team to achieve its operational objectives by providing clear direction, actively managing performance and empowering team members to succeed;
• Inspire, motivate, mentor and develop employees to be engaged and accountable; provide regular coaching and feedback to enable our employees to achieve desired performance results and reach their full potential;
• Provide ongoing, balanced technical feedback that rewards positive results and support the development of employees to learn and grow;
• Foster technical innovation, acquisition of expertise and supporting a continuous improvement culture by scanning the environment for technical developments and responding accordingly;
• Lead the development, review, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of the operational plans, policies, procedures and frameworks that govern the business function;
• Ensure the development, monitoring, analysis and reporting of relevant performance metrics for the function, with value-adding commentary and insight, to demonstrate the extent of success in meeting organizational performance and/or improvement targets;
• Consult with relevant stakeholders to balance between technical design solution with commercial feasibility and risks;
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Asset Engineering Management System;
• Measure engineering and design performance using appropriate tools and techniques to monitor performance and report and escalate to Executive Management team as needed;
• Report on progress of deliverables, including identifying and resolving upcoming issues which may cause delays to commitments;
• Manage allocated project implementation risks within the delegated Engineering Authority framework;
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the Asset Design manuals and templates;
• Participate in the Technical Committees for regular policy and manuals reviews; Ensure all proposed work complies with EFL' policies and procedures and applicable laws and standards;
• Carry out the role in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with EFL's values, Code of Conduct and other policies, lead by example; demonstrate personal accountability for self-development and for achieving quality and timely results. And be an EFL brand ambassador;
• Undertake other duties commensurate with skills and classification level, as directed by General Manager Special Projects or Chief Executive Officer;
• Notify relevant Executives of any significant matters and/or incidents as they arise.

Key Requirements:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least seven (7) years of experience in engineering and managing large infrastructure projects; or Candidate should hold a Masters in Electrical Engineering with at least five (5) years of experience in managing significantly large infrastructure projects.

• Past experience in development of grid-connected utility scale solar power plant is necessary
• Demonstrated capacity to manage human and other resources to achieve identified outcomes.
• Good planning, organisational, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer systems including familiarity with MS Suite of Projects
• Proficient in MS Project and Project Tracking Tool/Software
• Demonstrated knowledge in AS/NZS relevant to solar power systems
• Ability to work with municipal councils, Governments/ Government instrumentalities, private sector, professional bodies, community groups/ community, kindred organisations and industrial bodies
• Extensive experience in preparing detailed estimates for projects.
• Well-developed communication skills
• A demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Formal training in FIDIC Suite of Contracts
• Must be a member of a Professional Engineering body
• A valid (not provisional) driving license.
• Must continuously live the EFL values and maintain the EFL image at all times

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