The position will be based at the Authority’s Head Office in Suva and will report to the Installation Inspection Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Replace electricity meters and associated metering equipment as and when required
• Supervise, install, connect and check consumer service mains and fuses
• Issue defect reports where necessary to the electrical contractor concerned
• Disconnect defective or illegal electrical installations in line with Electricity Act
• Liaise and advice contractors on consumers installations
• Carry out necessary electrical tests on installations (industrial, commercial & domestic)to ensure Standards Compliance prior to connection
• Prepare regular and special reports (typed) and submit as and when required
• Investigate and report all instances of illegal electrical installations to his designated officer
• Thorough understanding of Electricity Act, and AS/NZS Wiring rules and standards to interpret to customers and electrical contractors as and when required
• Responsible in keeping abreast with all changes and revisions in relevant electrical regulations AS/NZ standards and wiring rules
• Provide guidance, training & assessment of apprentices, trainees and electricians under his control
• Attending to customer faults within satisfactory response time & provide timely feedback
• Isolation and connection of customer service mains
• Calculation of maximum demand
• Ensure materials and equipment are readily available for daily inspections works
• Ensure safety compliance and risk mitigation during all activities and tasks
• Provide clarifications and advice to customers
• Drive Authority vehicles in line with Fleet Manual Policies & procedures
• Carry out load balancing as and when required to ensure efficient performance of Network Distribution Transformers
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by functional superiors and provide timely feedback
• Assist other SBAs where relevant as & when required

Key Requirements

• The candidate must have a Certificate IV/Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institute with at least three years of relevant industry experience;
• Successful completion of apprenticeship in Electrical Fitter and Mechanic;
• A valid Wireman’s license and a valid Group two (not provisional) driver’s license is mandatory.