MANAGER ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES – Fiji Airports

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

Fiji Airports (FA) is a fully owned Government Commercial Company (GCC) that was established in April 1999. It came into existence as a result of the re-organisation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) into separate commercial and regulatory authorities under the Public Enterprise Act, 1996. It is responsible for the operation of 15 public airports in the Fiji Islands. These include two international airports: Nadi International Airport – Fiji’s main international gateway and Nausori Airport – Fiji’s domestic hub and 13 outer island airports.

Fiji Airports is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the role of Manager Electrical and Mechanical Services.

The Manager Electrical and Mechanical Services role is to manage the electrical and mechanical services department and facilities in line with the Company’s policies, corporate plan and business plan. The role will report to the General Manager Assets and Infrastructure and will be responsible for the following outcomes:

• To develop and implement electrical and mechanical (E&M) policies and programs ensuring the effective operation of equipment.
• To manage and maintain all the E&M equipment and facilities in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) regulations.
• To ensure staff are fully trained in accordance with the ICAO and CAAF standards to ensure an effective and capable workforce and high-quality maintenance level is achieved.
• To improve the electrical & mechanical service quality to ensure provision of excellent and timely customer services.
• To lead and manage the electrical and mechanical department in meeting its targets and ensuring a productive and empowered workforce

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 10 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical engineering roles, with significant portion in a management or supervisory role (preferably within an Aviation Electrical and Mechanical field).
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including equipment maintenance, facilities management and system operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and think strategically.
• Ability to strategize the department’s short, mid to long term objectives and KPI’s.
• Experience and ability to communicate effectively in a complex technical environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the contemporary aviation environment and demonstrated ability to formulate sound strategic plans and programs to effectively deliver corporate goals.

A copy of the full Job Description can be accessed via the link: https://www.pacificpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1.JD-Manager-Electrical-and-Mechanical_Sept.pdf

Remuneration
An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.