ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN – TEST CENTER (WESTERN)

The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot and will report to the Manager Health and Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Centre

• To assist and ensure timely and safe testing of live line tools and equipment including live line truck according to international standards.

• To assist and ensure timely and safe testing rubber insulated gloves and any other HV/LV equipment according to international standards.

• Assist in ensuring the safe testing procedures as per standard specifications, according to the work procedures / instructions within the specified time frame, implement preventative initiatives and implement initiative on proper caring and storage of rubber gloves and sleeves;

• Enter details of the tested equipment into Pay Global and the subsequent test results ;

• Upkeep of Test Centre to approved and latest standard; 

• Assist in the development of new test procedures to meet internal test requirements

• Ability to learn and execute fundamental test methods and procedures;

• Provides accurate interpretation of test requests, initiates and executes testing, evaluates and reports results and subsequent audit results. 

• Participates on intra- and inter-departmental teams to improve existing processes and/or develop new process and test methods also Learn and understand test standards and test procedures;

• Contributing to the health, safety and environmental running of the laboratories;

• Operation of equipment as per instructions.- Equipment include Dielectric Tester, HV Test sets or any other testing and measuring equipment.

• Communicate orally and in writing with Engineers, Mangers and staff members after test has been conducted on the PPE, Tools and equipment.

• Perform inspection and testing on electrical components monthly and provide report to TO/Manager Training.

• Assist in maintenance, cleaning, calibration and adjustments of equipment.

• Perform in pre and post-test sequence assembly and disassembly on all voltage classes

• Assist in preparing Technical Reports summarizing findings, may recommend solutions to technical problems during and after Testing.

• Ensure effective implementation of risk assessment, hazard identification, safety auditing in workplace, recommend appropriate control measures as required;

• Assist in developing and implementation of relevant training programs for training of EFL personal and contractors;

• Assist in conducting safety awareness programs for all the users;

• Coach and provide expertise to EFL staff on all aspects of Workplace Health and Safety.

• Auditing of tools and equipment in compliance with EFL and international standards;

• Compliance of safe work practice and procedures in accordance with EFL standards;

• Assist in reviewing of  safe work procedures ;

• Assist in carrying out work site inspection to ensure compliance with EFL safe work procedures and standards on Gloves, tools and equipment’s.

• Carry out any other task allocated by the Technical Officer or Manager Training.

Other Key Competencies include:

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, analyze and formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations on complex human resources policy and development issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is fully committed to fostering an innovation culture, which is stated as one of our core values. EFL is reinventing its approach to adapt to such dynamic business environment by stimulating and unleashing the creative potential of every individual employee at every level to provide innovative solutions to organizational challenges resulting in better customer experience. This can be achieved by developing our people and nurturing them through an embedded innovative culture where they can combine productive resources to develop effective business processes for improved service delivery. The incumbent must foster innovation at its best.

Key Requirements:

• The candidate must have a Diploma in Electrical / Electronic from a recognized Tertiary Institute.

• Authorized in Category A, B, C and F with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience within EFL will be an added advantage.

• The candidate must have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a right attitude, team player, self-motivated and professional work ethic;

• A Valid Wireman’s License will be an added advantage.

• A valid Group 2 (not provisional) driver’s license is mandatory.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• The Organization requires that you will not either during or after your employment without the Organization’s written consent divulge any information concerning the Organization’s transactions or affairs which may come to your knowledge during or in the course of your employment with the company

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER