JALE LEDUA RAVULA
Labasa
Summary
Experienced SCADA & Telecommunications Specialist with over 10 years of experience in electrical utilities, telecommunications, operational technology (OT), industrial communications and critical infrastructure environments. Strong expertise in the installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, telemetry communications, analogue and digital radio systems, RF communication networks, fibre optic infrastructure and IP-based communication systems. Experienced in maintaining high-availability communication networks supporting transmission and distribution operations. Strong fault-finding capability with practical experience in RF testing, fibre restoration, SCADA communication protocols and industrial network troubleshooting. Committed to safe work practices, technical excellence, teamwork and delivering reliable communication solutions in demanding operational environments.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST & SCADA TECHNICIAN
Energy Fiji Limited
Labasa
2023.09 - 2026.07
- Install, commission and maintain analogue and digital two-way radio systems including UHF, VHF and DMR communication networks.
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis on telecommunications, SCADA and operational communication equipment.
- Configure and maintain radio repeaters, base stations, mobile radios, handheld radios, antennas, feeders, duplexer, combiners and multicoupler
- Install, terminate, splice and test fiber optic cables using OTDRs, optical power meters and fiber fusion splicers.
- Maintain OPGW, ADSS and underground fiber optic communication infrastructure.
- Maintain RF over Fibre (RFoF) systems, leaky feeder networks, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and underground communication infrastructure.
- Configure and troubleshoot IP-based communication networks supporting radio, telemetry and SCADA systems.
- Install and maintain LTE, Wi-Fi, microwave and wireless communication systems.
- Perform RF testing using spectrum analysers, vector network analysers (VNA), service monitors, VSWR meters and RF power meters.
- Conduct signal measurements, RF coverage testing, propagation analysis and communication system optimisation.
- Maintain telemetry and SCADA communication links using Modbus, DNP3 and Ethernet/IP protocols.
- Diagnose communication faults and restore services with minimal operational downtime.
- Maintain communication racks, UPS systems, power supplies, battery banks and associated infrastructure.
- Interpret electrical, RF and network schematics for installation and troubleshooting.
- Complete work orders, maintenance reports, inspection records and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, electrical standards and operational requirements.
- Participate in planned shutdowns, breakdown maintenance and after-hours fault response.
- Work closely with electrical, IT, automation and operations teams.
- Key Achievements
- Maintained reliable SCADA and telecommunications services supporting power network operations across Vanua Levu Fiji.
- Successfully restored critical communication services during network faults.
- Improved communication system reliability through preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting.
- Supported fibre optic, radio and SCADA infrastructure upgrades.
- Generated greater audience reach with strategic public relation activities.
SCADA TECHNICIAN
Energy Fiji Limited
Suva
2019.09 - 2023.09
- Installed and commissioned SEL 3530 RTAC and SEL Axion 2240 RTAC systems.
- Integrated NOJA Recloser to SCADA networks.
- Configured Cisco switches and routers supporting operational technology networks.
- Maintained SCADA and telemetry communication links across substations.
- Supported Modbus, DNP3 and Ethernet/IP communication protocols.
- Installed and maintained UPS systems, battery banks and DC power systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance, testing and fault diagnosis.
- Installed and programmed 4RF digital radio systems.
- Prepared technical reports and maintenance documentation.
- Key Achievements
- Supported SCADA communication upgrades across transmission and distribution substations.
- Improved reliability of operational communication networks through proactive maintenance.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN
Energy Fiji Limited
Suva
2016.12 - 2019.08
- Installed, commissioned and maintained UHF, VHF and DMR radio systems.
- Programmed TAIT DMR radios, repeaters and base stations.
- Maintained antennas, feeders and RF communication infrastructure.
- Conducted RF testing, coverage measurements and fault diagnosis.
- Performed fibre optic splicing, termination, OTDR testing and restoration.
- Installed structured cabling and IP telephony systems.
- Supported Cisco network upgrades.
- Performed tower climbing and preventive maintenance.
- Maintained inspection records and technical documentation.
METER ATTENDANT
Fiji Electricity Authority
2014.05 - 2016.11
- Recorded electricity consumption for billing systems.
- Completed authorised disconnections and reconnections.
- Worked safely on low-voltage electrical systems.
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively, ensuring efficient team collaboration.
- Responded to inquiries, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Worked efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Advised customers of rules and regulations to maintain safe facilities and activities.
- Reported equipment faults to maintenance teams, enabling prompt resolution.
TRAINEE CABLE JOINTER
Telecom Fiji Limited
2012.05 - 2013.06
- Installed underground and aerial telecommunications cables.
- Performed cable jointing, termination and restoration works.
- Conducted TDR testing and cable fault diagnosis.
- Installed broadband and customer communication services.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Telecommunication & Networking
Fiji National University
Samabula Campus, FijiSkills
Radio & Telecommunications
- UHF, VHF & DMR Radio Systems
- TAIT DMR 9300, 8100 & T7100
- 4RF Digital Radio Systems
- Radio Repeaters & Base Stations
- Mobile & Handheld Radios
- Radio Programming Software
- Antennas & Feeders
- Duplexer, Combiners & Multicoupler
- RF Diagnostics & Fault Finding
- RF Coverage Testing & System Optimization
- RF Principles, Propagation & Signal Loss
SCADA & Automation
- SEL 3530 RTAC
- SEL Axion 2240 RTAC
- NOJA Recloser Programming & Integration
- SCADA Network Integration & Commissioning
- SCADA Communications
- Telemetry Systems
- Modbus
- DNP3
- Ethernet/IP
- Substation Automation (132kV, 33kV & 11kV)
- Single Line Diagram Interpretation
Fibre Optic Systems
- OPGW, ADSS & Underground Fibre Networks
- Fibre Fusion Splicing
- Fibre Installation & Termination
- OTDR Testing & Analysis
- Optical Power Meter Testing
- Fibre Troubleshooting & Restoration
Networking & Wireless Systems
- Cisco Switches & Routers (2960, 3560, 9200, 9300 & 9500)
- LAN, WAN, MPLS & IPVPN
- LTE Communication Systems
- Wi-Fi Networks
- Wireless Communications
- IP-Based Communication Networks
- Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Test Equipment
- Spectrum Analysers
- Vector Network Analysers (VNA)
- Service Monitors
- VSWR Meters
- RF Power Meters
- OTDR Test Equipment
- Optical Power Meters
- Fibre Fusion Splicers
Electrical Systems
- Eaton UPS Systems
- Battery Banks & DC Systems (24VDC–110VDC)
- AC Power Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fault Diagnosis
Certification
- Perform Tower Rescue & Attached Climbing (2023)
- Cisco CCNAv7 Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation (2022)
- Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching (2022)
- Cisco CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks (2022)
- Certified Fibre Optic Technician (2016)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- SCADA & Telemetry Systems
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Industrial Communication Networks
- Utility Telecommunications
- Two-Way Radio Communications
- RF Communications & Testing
- Fibre Optic Communications
- RF over Fibre (RFoF)
- Leaky Feeder Communication Systems
- Cisco Networking
- LTE & Wireless Communications
- Substation Automation
- Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Commissioning & Testing
- Technical Documentation
- Safety Compliance
- Contractor & Vendor Coordination
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
- Samisoni, Savukimoala, SCADA Engineer, samisonis@efl.com.fj, +679 9992398, Energy Fiji Limited, Fiji
- Vilimone, Qioniwasa, Telecommunications Engineer, vilimoneq@efl.com.fj, +679 9142245, Energy Fiji Limited, Fiji
- Peni, Lutubula, Youth Leader, pqlutubula@gmail.com, +679 9440065, Church Life Ministry, Fiji
Timeline
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST & SCADA TECHNICIAN
Energy Fiji Limited
2023.09 - 2026.07
SCADA TECHNICIAN
Energy Fiji Limited
2019.09 - 2023.09
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN
Energy Fiji Limited
2016.12 - 2019.08
METER ATTENDANT
Fiji Electricity Authority
2014.05 - 2016.11
TRAINEE CABLE JOINTER
Telecom Fiji Limited
2012.05 - 2013.06
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Telecommunication & Networking
Fiji National University