The positions will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Kinoya Depot and will report to the SCADA Engineer Central.

Key Objective

The SCADA Apprentice contributes to EFLs business through assistance of installation, commissioning and maintenance of SCADA & Telecommunication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Apprentices must learn On the Job (OJT) all related and applicable trainings at the workplace;
• The Apprentices must present themselves to a certain degree of expectations while executing the OJT;
• The Apprentices must comply or adhere to the instructions given to them by the respective Supervisors;
• The Apprentices must update and keep record of the Apprentice Logbook and must be produced for inspection and verification;
• The Apprentices must comply at all times the Safety Procedures of EFL;
• The Apprentices must understand Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Communications including power generation, transmission and distribution;

·     Attend Registered Training Organization and/or complete the required hours to successfully complete the enrolled qualification/training as required;

·     Complete assessments, exams and relevant course work at minimum PASS and in accordance with training plan requirements;

·     Assist to plan and deliver work tasks in accordance with agreed work plans, timeframes, standards and budgets to achieve business outcomes;

• Work with relevant tools, plant and equipment to complete work tasks relevant to the position;

·     Read and interpret technical information to complete work tasks as relevant to the position and training;

• Read and familiarize with the SCADA and  Communication drawings;
• Assist in commissioning and testing of SCADA and Communication hardware;

·     Display resilience and courage through adapting well to new situations throughout the Apprenticeship, seeking opportunities to improve and develop;

• Act with integrity by behaving in an honest, ethical and professional way in accordance with the Code of Conduct and policies and processes;
• Work as a supportive and co-operative team member, share information and acknowledge the contribution of team members;
• Perform any other duties, tasks or projects the Supervisor/Training Officer may assign in accordance with training requirements, having regard to the incumbent’s skills, training and experience;

·     Assist in fault finding and control circuitry associate with SCADA and Communication.

• Extra low, low voltage installations;
• Assist in carrying out SCADA & Communication installations and maintenance as requested and in line with skills and competence;
• Perform any other duties, tasks or projects the Supervisor / Training Officer may assign in accordance with training requirements, having regard to the incumbent’s skills, training and experience;
• Carry out First Aid, Tower Top and Pole Top rescue when needed;
• Assist in carrying out installation, testing and commissioning of SCADA & Communication Plant;
• Assist in carrying out fibre fault locations;
• Prepare work plans, planned shutdown requests;
• Carry out condition monitoring works;
• Prepare and submit reports as required;
• Learn all procedures for installing and maintaining SCADA & Communication systems in accordance with the Safe Working Procedure;
• Assist in Daily Work Plans, Job site Assessment and assigns jobs to team and solve problems on site;
• Assist to carry  out condition assessment and defect/deficiency reporting of  SCADA & Communication systems;
• Assist in Managing Line Contractors in carrying out contractor induction and supervision;
• Conduct Safety Audits and team/individual tools and equipment checks;
• Reporting of all incidents and accidents promptly to their designated supervisors;
• Maintain OHS requirements of both EFL and Fiji Legislation;
• Demonstration and compliance with EFL’s OHS rules and regulations;
• Responsible for various aspects of leadership, technical oversight, direct supervisory, planning, coordinating and administering activities related to EFL’s rights of way, both for new installation and ongoing maintenance of the SCADA & Communication systems;
• Familiarize themselves with all Network Hardware’s;
• Assist in planning works as per Annual Maintenance Planner,
• Contribute in documentation of SCADA & Communication Safe Work Procedure;
• Obtain  Pole Top, Tower Top Authorization, and not limited to it ;
• Maintain the highest degree of integrity;
• Perform other work-related duties consistent with the responsibilities assigned to the position; and
• Obtain Category E Authorization and authorization to drive EFL vehicles upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Key Requirements:

1. Have successfully either completed and passed Fiji School Leaving Certificate or Fiji Seventh Form Examination with an aggregate mark of 250+ and high level of achievement in English, Mathematics and Science (Physics);
2. Be physically and medically fit;
3. Applicants between 18 – 26 years of age at the time of application will have an added advantage;
4. Capable of successfully completing theoretical course;
5. Capable of handling the practical training requirements;
6. Valid Group 2 driving licence will be an added advantage but not mandatory;
7. Applicants have completed a Trade Certificate or Certificate IV in Electronic/Electrical Engineering qualification with a GPA of 3.0 and above; or currently enrolled in Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunication & Networking/Instrumentation & Control Engineering but are yet to  complete;
8. The Apprentice will be required to sign a Bond with EFL.

All applications must reach EFL no later than 4:00pm Monday 25^th September 2023.

All applications will not be acknowledged and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding an interview. If you have not been contacted by the Energy Fiji Limited, then your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest in applying.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER