Position Title
REF 1698: Technician
About Our Organisation
The Water Authority of Fiji is a corporate body established under the Water Authority of Fiji Act 2007 to make provision for the effective management and administration of the Water and the wastewater systems.
We are responsible for providing access to quality drinking water and wastewater services to over 159,000 and 33,540 residential and non-residential metered customers in the urban areas of Fiji and also setting up water supply systems in rural areas.
Position Objective
The Technician – WTP is responsible for providing technical services and all necessary plant and machinery maintenance work for all plant/machinery/plumbing works within the WTP function to ensure that the water production and water quality compliance goals of the WTP function are successfully achieved. This position reports to the Technical Officer.
Key Accountabilities
- Compliant and fully operational Water Treatment Plant effectively maintained
- Maintenance of the water treatment plant systems effectively assisted in order to ensure the availability of clean and quality drinking water supply to the customers
- Timely and relevant technical back up provided for WTP pumps, machinery and plumbing repair and maintenance works
- All treatment processes (pumping/coagulation/settling/filtration/chlorination, chemical treatment process) is fully monitored and maintained in working condition
- Relevant and effective preventative maintenance program successfully implemented for the designated region established in consultation with the Technical Officer and Supervisor
- Fully operational WTP equipment, machinery ensured at all times
- Regular WTP inspections delivered, and recommendations of servicing is undertaken and provided to superiors
- Inspect, service and repair components of the water treatment plant including water pipes, water storage tanks, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps, and valves and report to supervisor
- Adequate supply of clean and quality drinking water for human consumption effectively ensured through timely and competent services
- Adherence to the respective work schedules & shift rosters
- Accurate and complete daily log of work done maintained and relevant data effectively tracked using the available computer program
- Robust activity and work reports maintained on the relevant computer system
- Full compliance with external and internal requirements/standards/regulations/legislation maintained at all times, including:
- Personal Protective Equipment requirements
- Handling of dangerous goods requirements
- WAF's OHS requirements
- Timely delivery of all housekeeping duties assigned by supervisor ensured
- All internal and external (if any) reporting requirements in relation to the outcomes of this role understood and correctly executed
- Robust and relevant periodic reports/documents prepared and submitted as and when requested
- Superiors provided with useful information combined with analysis and interpretation, for the purpose of decision making
- Ad-hoc information request by superiors addressed in a timely manner
- Cooperation within the team and greater function / department encouraged
- Cooperation across functions / departments ensured
- Collaboration and leadership to achieve relevant organisational targets and goals
- Other related duties assigned by the Technical Officer or Supervisor WTP effectively and efficiently addressed
- Support of the environment aligning deliverables to organisational values and strategic directions ensured
- Organisational values and good corporate and governance practices are complied with in delivering outcomes ensured
Qualification and Experience Requirement
- The Applicant must either possess a Certificate III in Plumbing and Sheet metal with 3 years of relevant works experience working in the Water / Wastewater Network or a Trade Test Certificate Class III in the discipline of Pipe Fitter or Plumber General with 2 years of demonstrated experience working on water and wastewater. Knowledge of water distribution and reticulation network operations and management will be an added advantage
Skills and Abilities
- Experience with safely operating power tools and equipment with appropriate PPE.
- Understanding Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and practices.
- General knowledge of the purpose and operations of water utilities and water treatment plant operations.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake repair and maintenance on water mains, plant components and mechanical & electrical equipment’s
- Physically fit with a can-do attitude to perform the tasks required.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Proven knowledge to effectively utilize information technology, including computerized control & monitoring systems (g. SCADA), geographical information systems, and engineering plans & drawings in making operational and maintenance decisions.
- Demonstrated understanding of Non-Revenue Water Concepts and the Virtuous Cycle and impact / contribution Reactive Maintenance and Operations plays in reducing Non-Revenue Water Levels
- Demonstrated ability to create a motivating environment where goals can be achieved
- Ability to adapt to changing operational situations by understanding system behaviour and performance.
- Working knowledge as well as experience with MS Office software together with good and timely report writing skills.
- A valid driving license will be advantageous
How To Apply For Position
Interested candidates are advised to apply online and complete the recruitment requirements on the portal. All applications should be received no later than 13th February, 2026
INCOMPLETE & LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Employment Type
Established
SBU
Operations
Sub-Section
Water Treatment Plant
Salary Scale
$15,200.00-$19,000.00 Per year
Job Location
Benau WTP - Labasa
Vacancy Valid Till
February 13, 2026
