VAC 39/24 - SCADA TECHNICIAN - 4 POSITIONS (WESTERN)

9 February 2024

The positions will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot, Lautoka and will report to the SCADA Engineer (Western).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Able to work independently or with others to inspect, replace, test, service, troubleshoot, and complete preventive maintenance tasks on equipment;
  • Use test equipment and meters to check, test, troubleshoot and calibrate supervisory equipment operation;
  • Exercise sound judgment to repair/or maintain various SCADA/Telecommunication equipment;
  • Prepare purchase requests, compare pricing, order and expedite needed parts;
  • Work from blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s instructions, and written or verbal instructions;
  • Maintain accurate records, test descriptions and written reports including time, materials, and equipment used; maintain parts and equipment inventories;
  • Able to use computers and related applications to program and setup equipment for required operations;
  • Deploy, configure, maintain and monitor active network equipment and software;
  • Assist in budget preparation with recommendations, tools, equipment, contract services, warehoused spare parts and future SCADA expenditures for equipment and required repairs;
  • Work efficiently and effectively with all other departments to achieve the most economical and satisfactory resolution to operations concerns;
  • Comply with the EFL’s safety rules and regulations;
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned and/or directed;
  • Disassemble, inspect, determine damage, case of damage and required parts and recommend methods of repair of SCADA/Telecommunication equipment;
  • Store and properly care for all Sections tools and test equipment;
  • Read and interpret circuit diagrams and electrical drawings, ladder diagrams, equipment troubleshooting guides and parts lists: instruct and direct assigned personnel in the safe and proper methods of equipment troubleshooting;
  • Able to participate in the after-hours, emergency on-call schedule;
  • Carry out other duties assigned by the SCADA Engineer, Manager SCADA & Communications and General Manager Network.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • A Diploma in Telecommunications/ Electronics/ Networking Engineering from a recognized institution;
  • At least two years’ experience in a similar role;
  • Working knowledge of basic software programming, CISCO networking, Digital Radio, power supplies, etc.
  • A valid Group two (not provisional) Manual Driving License is mandatory.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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