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