Experience

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  GSES Global Sustainable Energy Solutions

  • Suva, Central, Fiji

  • Pacific Technical Officer

    • Jun 2018 - Present
    • Suva, Central, Fiji

    Supporting GSES:• Develop Technical Guidelines and training units of competency on renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency for the Pacific region as required for the Pacific Power Association, funded by the World Bank - Sustainable Energy Industry Development Project (SEIDP). Also, review and update of technical guidelines prepared by other consultants.• Prepare applications and liaise for accreditation of regional competency standards on RE/EE under Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS) with EQAP at SPC.• Organise and assist upon discussion with the Project Manager, 34 guideline workshops in 12 Pacific Island Countries as part of SEIDP benefitting 638 different Engineers, Technicians, Tradesman, etc.• Prepare workshop training material for 34 guideline workshops conducted in 12 Pacific Island Countries as part of SEIDP• Engage in Consultancy work relevant to renewable energy/electrical engineering in Fiji and the Pacific• Conduct technical training courses within the Pacific region as required.• Develop complete training packages – GIZ Pacific license on design and install off grid, grid connected PV systems, hybrid and grid connected PV system with batteries.• Update certification guidelines for the IRENA-ECOWAS Project in West Africa• Develop training material for World Bank funded capacity building project in Uganda• Expand GSES engineering and general consultancy services through the Pacific regionSupporting SEIAPI:• Acting as secretariat of the Sustainable Energy Industry Association of Pacific (SEIAPI). Duties include:o Working with the executive committee to promote and raise awareness of SEIAPI and the certification/accreditation scheme.o Managing certification databaseo Preparing newsletterso Updating of SEIAPI websiteo Liaising with current members and encouraging new members.o Assisting in achieving SEIAPI objectives through operational, management and technical support.

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  Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility

  • Suva, Central, Fiji

  • Pacific Energy Training Co-ordinator

    • Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
    • Suva, Central, Fiji

    - Support Pacific Power Association (PPA) coordinate various energy sector training offerings by donors, development partners, utilities and other agencies in the Pacific (March 2023 to June 2023)- Consolidate Training Needs Assessment- Prepare Training Plan/Calendar for the PPA Utilities

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  UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji

  • Suva, Central, Fiji

  • Energy Implementation Support Officer

    • Dec 2020 - Dec 2022
    • Suva, Central, Fiji

    • Serve as an interface between UNDP and each project management units in FSM, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Nauru.• Assisted in the Project Inception of MPSBEE, POIDIER and SMARTEN (UNDP-GEF) Projects• Support the work of project management units as they interface with relevant Ministries for all project activities especially the relevant renewable energy and energy efficiency demonstration activities.• Contribute to each project in reviewing ToRs of national and international consultant and procurement documents i.e. Request for Proposal, • Assist in review media articles including press releases, social media posts, and blogs. Support in Quality Assurance Report preparation. • Support PMU in organizing Project Board Meeting including finalizing agenda, draft speeches for Government officials, power-point presentations, procurement plan • Support the PMU team in preparation of quarterly progress report. • The consultant also supports in Mid Term and End Term Evaluation of Projects by reviewing the draft reports.• Assessment report of Solar Home Systems established and commissioned in Funaota and Final Project Completion Report of the “Solar Home Systems for Funaota project.

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  Fiji National University

  • Suva, Central, Fiji

  • Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering/Renewable Energy

    • Feb 2010 - May 2018
    • Suva, Central, Fiji

     Programme development and review of Bachelor of Engineering, Trade Diploma and Certificate IV in Electrical Engineering programme at FNU. Providing lectures, tutorials for the Bachelor of Engineering/ Certificate IV/ Trade Diploma in Electrical Engineering Programme. Units taught include:• Renewable Energy and New Technologies• Power Utilisation and Services• Electrical Power Generation• Electrical Applications• Electrical Installation Technology • Renewable Energy Technologies• Programmable Logic Controllers• Electrical Principles Conducting practical demonstrations for Cert IV and Trade Diploma programmes. This includes practical on:• Installation of Solar, wind and Hybrid Systems• Installation of Off grid PV Systems• Direct On- line Starters• Star- delta Starters• Reverse Forward operation of motors• Insulation resistance testing of motors• Domestic Meter Board Wiring, etc.• Installations of wiring systems such as conduit wiring, cable trays and catenary wiring as per ASNZS Wiring Rules• Calculating Maximum Demand and Cable sizing• Sizing of Circuit Protective Device Plan, conduct and supervise examinations and practical within the syllabus in accordance with GAS established procedures standards Carry out quality research in the area of specialization and expertise and publish in highly rated journals.

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  Abdean's Electrical Services Ltd

  • Suva, Central, Fiji

  • ENGINEER / PROJECT ESTIMATOR

    • Jun 2009 - Nov 2009
    • Suva, Central, Fiji

    • Evaluating electrical plans for commercial installations • Supervising electrical installations as per plan• Preparing Bill of Materials • Attending site meetings• Costing & analysis of electrical installations• Verifying Maximum Demand and Cable sizing on Small/large installations• Preparing tenders for electrical installations

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  A- TEAM ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS LIMITED

  • Suva, Central, Fiji

  • Electrician

    • Jul 2008 - May 2009
    • Suva, Central, Fiji

    • Involved in domestic, industrial and commercial wiring and installation • Attending to electrical breakdowns with workmates• Trenching & laying of LV cables in underground ducts• Connecting junctions for lights & power point circuits• Evaluating electrical plans• Preparing bill of Materials • Drafting proposals for switch-boards in Auto-Cad• Calculating maximum demand for commercials and residential buildings as per the wiring rules