The positions will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Kinoya Depot, Suva and will report to the Construction Coordinator Central.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out First Aid and Pole top rescue when needed;
• Take part in Permit To Work (PTW) on high voltage equipment, and ensure all completed PTW forms are returned to the National Control Centre promptly;
• Carry out switching on Low and High Voltage equipment under supervision;
• Carry out trenching, cabling and backfilling work;
• Carry out jointing and termination works on LV, HV and pilot cables;
• Terminate and connect cables to overhead lines;
• Provide assistance to Cable jointers and Trainee Cable jointers;
• Assist Linemen/ Line Mechanic in the installation of poles, crossarms, and other line hardware;
• Install underground earthing to required standards;
• Install pillar box and terminate cables;
• Install HV and LV switchgear and transformer inside kiosk substations, install and terminate cables;
• Install padmount substations and terminate cables;
• Replace oil and fuses inside HV switchgear;
• Install and maintain underground link boxes;
• Carry out maintenance work at Kiosk, padmount and underground substations;
• Cut and clear vegetation in the vicinity of powerlines;
• Operate chainsaws, brushcutters, pruners, jackhammer, cement-cutter, rammer, electric drills, and other manual equipment;
• Install fibre-optic cables;
• Install Aerial Bundled Conductors;
• Drive EFL vehicles when required;
• Assist supervisor in the preparation and compilation of Monthly and other Reports as required;
• Report all accidents and incidents promptly to the designated supervisor and Health & Safety Officer, or Fleet Officer;
• Maintain Health & Safety legislative requirements of both EFL and Government. Promote safety by assisting in the compilation of Safe Work Procedures, and carry out work in compliance with the Safe Work Procedures;
• Perform other work-related duties consistent with the responsibilities assigned to the position.

Key Requirements:

• A Certificate IV/Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• A valid Wireman’s license is mandatory
• A valid Group 2 driver’s license will be an added advantage;

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER