TEAM LEADER THERMAL (NORTHERN)

The position will be based at Energy Fiji Limited’s Cawaira Power Station and will report to the Manager Thermal Generation. Key Responsibilities: Ensure Safety Procedures and Practices (OH&S Act) are maintain and compile with and the EFL Safety, Health and Environment Policy is implement. Lead and control a Team assigned with daily works plan for operation, repair and maintenance of EFL Thermal power stations and surrounds.

Accountable for the Operations and Maintenance expenditure for the stations within approved budgetary limits including overtime, hiring of additional labour, etc. Ensure prudent inventory management and control of adequate genset and machines spares. Accountable for the administration of the Teams human resources and their performance and in particular annual leave management. Ensure accurate and timely reporting for power stations, including all EFL Thermal generation statistics, to Manager (Manager) Thermal Generation.

Ensure continued amicable relationship and manage contracts with stakeholders/landowners. Ensure security of thermal power station installations. Assist in the preparation of yearly budgets and maintenance plans for all thermal generation assets and activities. Ensure continual improvement in Thermal operational activities for increased productivity, increase efficiency and a high standard of assets management.

Supervise the inspection and testing of completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards. Supervise the inspection, regulation and functioning of installed plants and equipment employed in power stations. Monitor the competence of the team, recommending development provide/supervise the provision of on-the-job training of employees. Assist in the recruitment of electrical engineering personnel for the department and contribute to on-the- job training including other appropriate training in liaison with the Training department.

Report any change in power station system elements or plant and co-ordinate for drawing amendments. Monitor and appraise performance of members against the Key Performance targets and provide counseling with the view to improve on areas of employee weakness. Ensure sufficient consumables and engine spares are available for the efficient daily operation and maintenance of the stations. Ensure that O&M team are train & certify with required O&M knowledge and skills.

Ensure proper fuel management system implemented and followed. Ensure proper management of Tools and Test Equipment used by Team. Overseeing of vehicle management and upkeep. Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of Power Stations and depots. Responsible for general supervision and administration of personnel at power station level. Carry out any other work as required by the Manager Generation Thermal and be on standby duties after normal working hours.

Display EFL values and standards at all times Competency: A Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Tertiary Institution; A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in power generation, three (3) of which as a Thermal Generation Technician, or a Trade Certificate with at least 15 years of relevant experience; Computer literate and have some related qualification or experience with Project Management.

EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER