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TRAINEE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN DESIGN & PLANNING

Full-Time
Electrical
Posted: 16-10-2024
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The position will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot, Lautoka and Head Office Suva and will report to the Team Leader Network Design & Planning Western.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Receive application forms for power supply from Team Leader or higher EFL and process them accordingly for supply connections approvals;
    • Assess the installation details of an electrical installation on the application forms and calculate the electricity maximum demand with reference to Australia and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules);
    • Carry out field visits and survey work for network extension design works;
    • Design a technically sound electrical solution for network extension for power supply connection to applicants;
    • Verify, design and prepare cost estimates for the network extension proposals using the costing software;
    • Prepare customer contribution value based on EFL’s Consumer Extensions Policy;
    • Prepare quotation letter for approval by the Departmental/ Divisional Heads;
    • Coordinate all process involved in preparing project implementation files for projects in order to enable approval of the applications for power supply connections;
    • Assist the Network Design Engineer/ Electrical Engineer with distribution system augmentation works to maintain the voltage within the requirements for the quality and reliability of the supply systems and for future load growth;
    • Address any design issue regarding safety clearance of power lines from private/ public property or any request for relocation of power supply assets encroaching the properties;
    • Carry out safety visits and audit EFL’s present network, initiate corrective design work and report accordingly;
    • Ensure at all times that Health and Safety considerations in all facets of activities are of top priority;
    • Assist the Design and Planning team in carrying out its role diligently and efficiently;
    • Carry out other delegated duties as assigned by the respective Team Leader Network Design and Manager Network Design & Planning.

Key Requirements:

    • A Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience;
    • Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic power system analytical techniques and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a must;
    • A valid full Group two (2) Manual Driving License (not provisional) is mandatory.

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