VAC 79/25 - SWITCHING PROGRAMMER (WESTERN)
27 June 2025
The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s National Control Center, Vuda and will report to the Switching Coordinator (West).
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare switching programs to enable maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures at minimum costs and interruption.
- Carry out analysis for release of Distribution network and generators.
- Prepare and monitor annual maintenance plans for all generation and Network assets.
- Prepare commissioning programs for all Generation, Network and Communication elements.
- Audit Permit to work, Permit to Test, Reclose block permits and Vegetation permits.
- Maintain maintenance performance and generate reports.
- Should be prepared to undertake other studies in order to maintain Knowledge of current practices in System Control.
- Prepare and generate Breakdown of HV Supply reports.
- Carryout other duties as assigned by Switching Co-coordinator.
- Analyze Breakdown of HV supply BOS reports, calculate, allocate and generate reports for verification from appropriate SBA’s.
Key Requirements:
- A Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution with at least four (4) years of relevant industrial experience.
- Good knowledge on Generation Planning Tool (GPT) Software.
- Must be proficient in English and able to prepare technical reports.
- Must have a thorough operational knowledge of power generation, transmission, distribution and its associate protection control equipment and SCADA.
- Know and live EFL values with good communication, Inter personal and problem solving skills.
- Should be prepared to undertake other studies /training on order to improve skills and knowledge of Generation Dispatch.
- Computer literate - Software skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and ACCESS essential.
- Must be a self- starter and work under minimum supervision.
- Should possess a valid full group 2 (manual) Driving License.
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