JOB VACANCIES
Tonga Power Limited is a Public Enterprise responsible for the generation, distribution, and supply of electricity to consumers in Tonga. Applicants are invited to apply for the following positions;
1. Power Station Technician Supervisor (‘Eua Branch)
Minimum Requirements:
- Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Generation, or equivalent recognised technical qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in power generation or industrial plant operations.
- Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience in a technical environment.
- Experience in diesel generator operation and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and emergency response procedures.
- Willingness to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster.
- Valid driver’s licence (desirable).
2. Senior Line Mechanic (Tongatapu)
Minimum Requirements:
- Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering / Line Mechanics or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 3–6 years’ relevant experience in distribution network construction and maintenance.
- Demonstrated high-level technical competency in fault restoration and line construction.
- Experience mentoring junior linesmen or apprentices.
- Valid First Aid and pole-top rescue certification (required or willingness to obtain).
- Valid driver’s licence (manual preferred).
- Willingness to participate in on-call and emergency response rosters.
3. Line Mechanic (Tongatapu)
Minimum Requirements:
- Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering / Line Mechanics or completion of recognised trade qualification.
- Experience in electrical line work required
- First Aid Certificate; pole-top rescue proficiency desirable.
- Valid driver’s license (manual transmission).
- Physically fit and able to perform the demands of the role (lifting, climbing, working at heights, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and staking sheets.
To apply, please send your application with a cover letter in English, CV, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, and at least two references. One of the references must be from your current work supervisor or manager.
Applications may be sent via email to hr [at] tongapower [dot] to, delivered in person to our Human Resources Department at Matatoa during working hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. If delivering in person, please mark your application as “VACANCY” and address it to:
Chief Executive Officer
Tonga Power Limited
P.O. Box 429
Nuku’alofa.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. The successful candidates will be required to submit a latest police clearance report. All applications must be submitted by 4:00pm Friday, 6 March 2026
For inquiries about the job description, please email hr [at] tongapower [dot] to.
Malo ‘aupito
Tonga Power Limited
27 February 2026