Enemalta plc is the leading energy service provider in the Maltese Islands, entrusted with the distribution of electricity and the development of the national electricity distribution network.

We are committed to the ongoing development of a highly skilled, diligent team of staff to maintain an effective level of service to our customers. As part of this process, we are inviting motivated individuals interested in joining our Company to apply for the post of:

Distribution Tradesperson (Electrician) 
(Jobsplus Permit No. 162/2024)

Further details about this position including key responsibilities and requisites are available hereunder.

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly fill in and submit the below form, including all required attachments. Applications for this vacancy shall be accepted between Tuesday 21st October 2025 until Sunday 9th November 2025.

All applications will be acknowledged and treated in strictest confidence.

 

Distribution Tradesperson (Electrician)

1.0 Basic Function

The Distribution Tradesperson shall work under the instructions of PDTO/SDTO as gang leader by carrying out all the work assigned to him by the PDTO/SDTO.

2.0 Position Objectives
The Distribution Tradesperson shall carry out all works assigned to him assisted by the gang which he shall manage.
3.0 Duties
 
3.1.0 General
3.1.1 Responsible for the gang and the work assigned to him and teaching of apprentices under his charge;
3.1.2 Switches OFF or ON low voltage circuits;
3.1.3 Carries tools etc to and from site of work;
3.1.4 Seals equipment and maintains custody of seals;
3.1.5 Performs driving duties to and from site of work;
3.1.6 Keeps vehicle clean and performs first level maintenance;
3.1.7 Must be able to read and write;
3.1.8 Carries out duties according to safety standards, Environmental standards, and Enemalta Code of Practice in force at the time;
3.1.9 Carries out Cable attending Duties, interprets drawings and marks on site cables. Use of instruments may be required;
3.1.10 Carries out Low and High voltage, circuit plotting;
3.1.11 Carries out Collection of data, updating of records, drawings, and liaisons with Drawing Office as necessary;
3.1.12 Inspects, reads, and installs energy metering arrangements and equipment for all types of consumers;
3.1.13 Assisting Technical Officers as directed;
3.1.14 Will be given necessary training to be able to perform the various works listed as and when required;
3.1.15 Will be required to mark on plan or electronic equipment new service connection points and extension of overhead lines and underground cables;
3.1.16 Will be required to enter details of work carried out on appropriate forms as provided;
3.1.17 Will be required to make use of electronic equipment such as portable computer and PDA for executing of works mentioned in 3.1.1 to 3.1.16;
3.1.18 Carries out works in confined spaces including tunnels and basements and will still be entitled to allowances mentioned in his contract of employment;
3.1.19 Carries out minor civil works such as plastering, painting and holes of an approximate area of 30 x 30cm, using portable power tools;
3.1.20 Cleans, paints, and performs necessary works in substations;
3.1.21 Carries out suspensions and reconnections for non-payment of dues not to be carried out by the same person;
3.1.22 Carries out assembly and installation of LV busbar chambers;
3.1.23 Carries out transportation and assembly of fabricated scaffolding at site of works of approximately 6 meters high and certified by a competent person;
3.1.24 Attends with 3rd party personnel in S/Ss and DCs to inform them about safety hazards;
3.1.25 Phasing and initial testing of cables and overhead lines;
3.1.26 Designs, fabricates, and assembles railings, cable trays and supports for cables;
3.1.27 Carries out tests for locating, isolating, and repairing faults on equipment under his charge as directed by his superior;
3.1.28 Takes custody of material assigned to him. Organises same in gang rooms or vehicle. Keeps track of usage and reports on appropriate form or electronic device;
3.1.29 Carries out all the duties outlined in the job description of Assistant Distribution Tradesperson;
3.1.30 Collects standard fees/cheques from Enemalta customers and issues respective receipts on behalf of Enemalta plc following clearance from superiors, including but not limited to blown fuses, missing seals, or deposit payments for objection to suspension of electricity supply;
3.1.31 Carries out manual collection of meter readings when and as required;
3.1.32 Makes use of provided hand or powered tools to carry out duties like minor civil works inside substations, basic opening near street lighting poles or feeder pillars for uncovering service cables and other related duties.
 
3.2.0 Jointing Works
3.2.1 Making of any kind of joints and terminations both indoor and outdoor on 132 kV, 33kV, 11kV, 415 V and control cables in trenches, culverts, tunnels, cable trays and buildings;
3.2.2 Laying and repairing of above cables;
3.2.3 Erection of switchgear, transformers and associated equipment in substations including medium voltage panel and connecting up of such equipment;
3.3.4 Installation and connection of earthing busbars in substations and distribution centres;
3.3.5 Must be able to use a multimeter, 500V insulation tester and to prepare High Voltage instruments for cable testing;
3.3.6 Supervising and coordinating of cable laying works;
3.3.7 Be able to keep records in connection with his work as necessary;
3.3.8 Carrying out of tests on low voltage underground cables for locating and isolating faulty cables;
3.3.9 Terminating of underground cable to service box and installing energy meters to consumers;
3.3.10 Carries out jointing and termination works on 132kV;
3.3.11 Basic substation/DC roof maintenance including but not limited to laying of membrane and fixing of rainwater pipes;
3.3.12 Installation of power, lighting and Distribution boards in substations leading to the commissioning of the complete project.
 
3.3.0 Linesman Works
3.3.1.0 Low Voltage works below and including 1000 V AC
3.3.1.1 Testing circuits using instruments before and after work assigned to him is carried out for safety and technical reasons;
3.3.1.2 Fixing brackets to walls and mounting of attachments to the brackets;
3.3.1.3 Erecting of poles and fixing of attachments to them;
3.3.1.4 Extending of overhead lines on brackets fixed to walls and poles and connecting same to live source making use of supplied safety/protective equipment;
3.3.1.5 Extending of service cable to consumers, connecting same to live source making use of supplied safety/protective equipment, installing service boxes and energy meters;
3.3.1.6 Erecting of street lighting fixtures and connecting same to live source making use of supplied safety/protective equipment;
3.3.1.7 Carries out tests for locating, isolating, and repairing faults on overhead lines;
3.3.1.8 Carries out electrical measurements using appropriate instruments;
3.3.1.9 Disconnecting and removing of lines, fixtures, and services;
3.3.1.10 Keeps records of work assigned to him and results obtained from the field;
3.3.1.11 Regularly inspects and maintains normal working tools and safety equipment.
3.3.2.0 High Voltage work above 1000 V AC
3.3.2.1 Erecting of poles, towers, fixtures, and Transformer Centres;
3.3.2.2 Extending of overhead lines on poles and towers and connecting to dead and earthing source;
3.3.2.3 Locates, isolates, and repairs faults on lines connected to dead source;
3.3.2.4 Responsible for the keys to open and close District gang rooms and punch rooms during
both normal and outside normal working hours;
3.3.4.5 Use PDA and other electronic equipment provided by the company to collect data from SMART meters from residential and industrial premises and download it as instructed by superiors.
 
3.4.0 Electrical Fitters’ Works
3.4.1 Erection and installation of 132kV, 33kV and 11kV switchgear and associated protection equipment and circuitry;
3.4.2 Erection and installation of Distribution Centre and Substation transformers including their ancillary equipment;
3.4.3 Installation of power, lighting, communication and security equipment in Distribution Centres and Substations. Installation and termination of power, control, communication and security cables and other work as necessary leading to the commissioning of complete projects;
3.4.4 Reads and interprets control, schematic and wiring diagrams;
3.4.5 Inspects, reads, and installs energy metering arrangements and equipment for all types of consumers;
3.4.6 Maintains switchgear including circuit breakers, transformers, switches, and panels and must be able to carry out decisive tests associated with such equipment;
3.4.7 Works on control circuitry, connects control and pilot cables, installs, and tests relays, and installs, checks and commissions direct current circuits and equipment associated with batteries in Distribution Centres and Substations;
3.4.8 Be able to work on oil plant and oil filled cable auxiliary maintenance works;
3.4.9 Carries out electrical tests and measurements using appropriate instruments and prepares high voltage testing equipment;
3.4.10 Keeps test results and records of work assigned to him and refers information to his superior;
3.4.11 Carries out the duties outlined in the job description of Electrical Distribution Technician (EDT);
3.4.12 Carries out installations and/or relocating of air conditioning units within substations and distribution centers including basic maintenance on such units, fault finding and necessary repairs;
3.4.13 Basic substation/DC roof maintenance including but not limited to laying of membrane and fixing of rainwater pipes;
3.4.14 Carries out tests for insulation oil, SF6 Gas and other insulation medium used for High Voltage equipment.
 
4.0 Organisational Relationships
4.1 Structural 
Engineer, Principal Distribution Technical Officer, and Senior Distribution Technical Officer.
 
4.2 Responsibility
He is to ensure the good and effective administration and control of personnel under his charge.
 
4.3 Accountability
Accountable to his superior
 
4.4 Supervision
Supervision of all personnel under his charge
 
5.0 Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of:
5.1 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician Part Certificate (Old Scheme of the City and Guilds)
 
OR
5.2 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma (New Scheme of the City and Guilds)
 
OR
5.3 Wireman’s Licence “B”. Applicants in possession of Wireman’s Licence “A” will also be considered
 
OR
 
5.4 An MQF Level 3 or higher qualification issued by MCAST or any other recognised educational institution, related to Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
 
6.0 Experience
Experience in electrical installation work will be considered an asset.

    Introduction
    Enemalta plc (“Enemalta” or “We” or “Us” or “Our”) is a Maltese public limited company bearing registration number C 65836 and having its registered address at Triq Belt il-Ħażna, Marsa, MRS 1571, Malta.

    We process your personal data as part of Our recruitment process. If you apply for a job with Us, We collect and process your personal data relating to the job application. This personal data may be held by Us on paper or in electronic format. We are committed to being transparent about how We collect and use the data and to meeting Our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
    The purpose of this privacy notice is to make you aware of how and why We will collect and use your personal information during the recruitment process. This privacy notice applies to all job applicants. Data will be stored in a range of different places, including your application form, IT Systems (including emails), and HR systems.
    The information We hold about you follows the GDPR principles as indicated hereunder:
    • To process the information in a lawful, fair and transparent manner
    • The personal information is solely collected for the legitimate purposes of Enemalta plc that are clearly explained to you in this Privacy Notice
    • The personal information is kept up to date where necessary
    • The personal information is processed in a way that ensures appropriate security of data.
    If you have questions about Our processing of your personal data, you may contact Enemalta at Central Administration Building, Church Wharf, Marsa, MRS 1000, Malta or by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +356 8000 2224.
    Enemalta’s Data Protection Officer may be contacted at Central Administration Offices, Church Wharf, Marsa MRS 1000, [email protected] and +356 22980583.
    Please read this Privacy Notice carefully to understand Our practices with respect to your personal data as a job applicant.
    1. Updates
    We may update this Privacy Notice at Our sole discretion including as a result of a change in applicable law or processing activities. Any such changes will be communicated to you prior to the commencement of the relevant processing activity.
    2. What amounts to personal data?
    The term “personal data” refers to all information through which you can be personally identified, such as your name, surname, address and contact details.
     
    3. What personal data do We collect?
    We collect, use and process a range of personal data about you during the recruitment process. This includes:
    • Your contact details, including the name, address, telephone number, personal mobile number and personal email address;
    • Personal data included in a CV, application form, letter of application and covering letter/note/email;
    • Details and copies of your qualifications;
    • MQRIC Recognition Statement for qualifications if obtained from a foreign academic body or institution (when applicable);
    • Third-party references;
    • Verification of driving license/s (as required);
    • Verification of ID card/passport/residence permit (for selected applicants);
    • Copy of professional memberships (as required);
    • Warrants pertaining to your profession (as required);
    • Notes from meetings/interviews/emails/phone calls with you;
    • Any written examination documents or tests related to the interview; and
    • Information about your entitlement to work in Malta and related data pertaining to your work permit (if applicant is a non-EU citizen).
    When accessing Our premises for the interview, your personal data will also be processed in line with the Privacy Notice for Visitors, available on Our website at the link:
    https://www.enemalta.com.mt/uncategorised/privacy-notices/.
    More data could be collected for specific situations.
    We may also view, collect and/or process Special Categories of personal data which includes:
    • Information about disability;
    • Verification of information about criminal convictions and offences in the form of Police Conduct (this is requested from selected applicants prior to contract signing); and
    • Data pertaining to your health status or other personal health information (applicable only for selected applicants who need to undertake a pre-employment medical examination prior to contract signing), unless these are disclosed by the applicant prior to this stage.

    4. How do We collect your personal data?
    We collect the personal information about you during the recruitment process directly from you or sometimes through third parties such an employment agency e.g. Jobsplus or recruitment companies. In the latter case, the employment agency or recruitment company may submit your contact details to Us in connection with the vacancy.
    Personal data may also be collected from publicly accessible LinkedIn profiles if such a profile is likely to contain information about skills or characteristics that are relevant to any of Our vacant positions. We may also collect information from your past employers if their contact details are provided in the reference letters submitted by yourself along with the application.
     
    We may also collect your personal data when We do not have open calls for which you may be eligible, but you decide to express your interest for future available positions through the Careers page on Our website. In such case, We may refer to your CV and contact you should We exhaust all steps in Our recruitment process and do not receive eligible applications. Having said that, you are always invited to keep a lookout for open vacancies which would be posted on Our website.
    5. Why do We use your personal data?
    Irrespective of the manner that We have collected your personal data, We will only process such data for the purpose of the recruitment process and any other purposes which are inherently related thereto, including the fulfilment of any legal obligation imposed on Us.
    Typically, your personal data will be processed for:
    • Us to manage the recruitment process and verify your eligibility for the vacant job;
    • Us to conduct the necessary due diligence on prospective employees pursuant to the job offered and make Our shortlisting and selection; and
    • Us to ensure effective and transparent HR and personnel management.
    We will only view, collect and use your special categories of personal data, when the law allows Us to do so. These will typically be processed for:
    • Us to assess your suitability for employment;
    • Us to ascertain your fitness to work;
    • Us to ensure effective and transparent HR and personnel management; and
    • Us to ensure that We make reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or limitation.
    During the pre-employment and fitness tests by Our company doctor, you may provide your consent to this doctor to disclose to Us any specific medical data that is relevant to the duties outlined in the job description of your prospective employment.
    6. What if you fail to provide personal data?
    You are under no contractual obligation to provide your personal data to Us during the recruitment process. However, if you do not provide the information requested, We may not be able to process your application properly or at all.
    7. Lawfulness of Processing
    Irrespective of the manner that We have collected your personal data, We will only process such data for the purpose of the recruitment process and any other purposes which are inherently related thereto, including the fulfilment of any legal obligation imposed on Us.
    We process your personal data on the basis of the following bases:
    • Entering into and performing a contract – in particular for Us to evaluate your suitability for the job being offered and to make the shortlisting and selection process;
    • Our legitimate interests – in particular particular legitimate interests which may arise directly or indirectly in relation to the recruitment process. When We process your personal data on the basis of Our or a third party’s legitimate interests, We ensure that the legitimate interests pursued are not overridden by your interests, rights and freedoms;
    • Consent - when you have provided your explicit consent for medical related data or to retain your personal data beyond the legally established retention periods (for unsuccessful applicants); and
    • Compliance with legal obligations imposed on Us - in particular obligations imposed on Us as a public sector company.

    On the basis of Our legitimate interests or compliance with legal obligations, as applicable, We may also process your personal data for the purposes of establishing, exercising or defending legal proceedings.
    8. Recipients of your personal data
    The recipients of your personal data may be:
    • selected individuals within Our Company, on a need to know basis for the purpose of the recruitment exercise;
    • Company’s medical doctors to conduct pre-employment and fitness tests;
    • Recruitment agencies when you apply for a job with Us through them; and
    • Third parties to whom disclosure may be required as a result of legal obligations imposed on Us.
    If your application is not successful, Enemalta plc will not share your personal information with third parties unless it was submitted by your good self, following a notification from Jobsplus or recruitment agency, when applicable.
    If your application is successful, We will inform you regarding an offer of employment and at that stage, We may also share your personal information with other third parties including:
    • Company’s medical doctors to conduct pre-employment and fitness tests;
    • Regulator such as Jobsplus to register employment in case the job offer is accepted;
    • Recruitment agencies if they were involved in the process, when applicable;
    • Governmental institutions and authorities in case the job offer is accepted, as per public sector directives.
    We do not share your personal data with any entity located outside of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).
    9. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
    Your personal data will not be used for any decision solely taken on the basis of automated decision making processes, including profiling.
    10. Data Retention
    We will only retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and processed. If your application for employment is unsuccessful, We will hold your data on file for one (1) year, in accordance with the validity period of the recruitment selection results. As part of the application, you have the option to provide your explicit consent for Us to retain your personal data for a further two (2) years and We may contact you for future related vacancies. You can withdraw your consent earlier than the established period.
    Personal information which is no longer retained will be securely and effectively destroyed or permanently erased from Our systems.
    If your application for employment is successful, personal data gathered during the recruitment process will be kept in line with the Employees Privacy Notice that will be provided to you along with the contract and as per Our Human Resources Data Retention Policy.
    If you decide to contact Us to express your interest in joining the Company, through Our Careers page on the website, when there are no current open vacancies, We will retain your personal information for two (2) years so that We may contact you if We exhaust all steps in Our recruitment process and do not receive eligible applications.
    We may have a legitimate interest to hold your data for longer periods such as when your data is required for exercising or defending legal claims.
    11. Your Rights
    For as long as We retain your personal data, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data including:
    • Right of access – you have the right to ascertain the personal data We hold about you and to receive a copy of such personal data;
    • Right to Erasure – in certain circumstances you may request that We delete the personal data that We hold on you, where there is no good reason for Us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask Us to delete or remove your personal information where you have exercised your right to object to processing (see below);
    • Right to Object – you have a right to object and request that We cease the processing of your personal data where We rely on Our, or a third party’s, legitimate interests for processing your personal data and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground. You also have the right to object where We are processing Your personal information for direct marketing purposes;
    • Right to Portability – you may request that We provide you with certain personal data which you have provided to Us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may also request that We transmit such personal data to a third party controller indicated by you;
    • Right to Rectification – you have the right to update or correct any inaccurate personal data which We hold about you;
    • Right to Restriction – you have the right to request that We stop using your personal data in certain circumstances including if you believe that We are unlawfully processing your personal data or the personal data that We hold about you is inaccurate;
    • Right to withdraw your consent – where Our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent. Withdrawal of your consent shall not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on your consent prior to the withdrawal of your consent; and
    • Right to be informed of the source – where the personal data We hold about you was not provided to Us directly by you, you may also have the right to be informed of the source from which your personal data originates.
    Your rights in relation to your personal data are not absolute.
    If you intend to exercise one or more of your rights, you should approach Enemalta plc’s Data Protection Officer on the contact details abovementioned.
    You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of the other rights specified above). However, We may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive. Alternatively, We may refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances.
    We may need to request specific information from you to help Us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up Our response.
    12. How does Enemalta plc protect your personal data?
    We take pride in keeping your data secure and will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, including against accidental loss, destruction, storage or access. Your personal data will be stored manually or electronically on Our technology systems or on technology systems of Our IT providers and will also be processed through emails.
    13. Complaints
    If you have any complaints regarding Our processing of your personal data, please note that you may contact Us or Our Data Protection Officer at the details indicated above. You also have a right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner in Malta (www.idpc.gov.mt).

    I understand and accept that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the above Recruitment Privacy Notice.