Safety Inspector (SOG/ST 5)

Summary

The Safety Inspector ensures that petroleum safety and technical standards are observed during the process of landing, storage, transporting, handling and distribution of petroleum and petroleum products; sensitizes the public on the subjects of petroleum safety and energy conservation and efficiency measures. 💰Salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Administrative/Management:

  • • Keeps up to date with new legislation and health and safety standards;
  • • Attends meetings, as required.

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Participates in the review of petroleum standards and legislation;
  • • Implements safety programme to prevent or correct unsafe environmental hazards; utilizing knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry and industrial health and safety laws;
  • • Conducts ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the Petroleum Safety Awards Programme, and makes recommendations to the Health Safety and Environment Engineer for adjustment or upgrading as appropriate;
  • • Collects and analyzes accident and safety data from the industry and prepares quarterly and annual reports;
  • • Conducts regular inspections of all petrol filling stations, LPG plants/outlets, storage facilities for petroleum and petroleum products, as well as parking garages for petroleum tanker-wagons transporting petroleum products;
  • • Tours facilities to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery and facilities, to identify and correct potential hazards and ensures compliance with regulations;
  • • Inspects the premises of individuals or companies that are interested in establishing a petroleum retail facility;
  • • Conducts enquiries into all accidents occurring in the petroleum industry;
  • • Undertakes the activities of the Petroleum Vehicle Inspection Programme including
  • • Creating/updating safety protocols for trucks transporting petroleum products ✓ Keeping records of inspections ✓ Preparing weekly/monthly progress report on inspection activities
  • • Undertakes the activities of the site Audit Programme for Petroleum and Storage including
  • • Implementing protocols for site audit ✓Creating roster for conduct of site audit on monthly basis ✓Maintaining records of site audits and prepares monthly reports
  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral and written communication skills
  • • Customer and quality focus
  • • Teamwork and co-operation
  • • Good interpersonal skills
  • • Compliance
  • • Integrity
  • • Change management
  • • Ability to use own initiative
  • • Goal/result oriented
  • • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • • Good planning and organizing skills
  • • Good analytical thinking skills

• Functional:

  • • Use of technology (relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft AutoCAD)
  • • Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Staff Orders for the Public Service
  • • Ability to understand and apply regulatory codes and practices in the petroleum industry
  • • Excellent knowledge of practices, materials and tools used in petroleum inspection
  • • Excellent knowledge of required appropriate safety precautions
  • • Ability to detect hazards and violations and recommend corrective measures
  • • Excellent record keeping skills
  • • Ability to make accurate observations

Qualifications

• • Bachelors in Engineering, Natural Sciences from an accredited tertiary institution plus one (1) year related experience in Petroleum Safety and Energy;
OR
• • Diploma in Engineering or Natural Sciences, plus three (3) years’ experience in Petroleum Safety;
PLUS
• • An Electrician’s licence would be an asset.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • Required to travel islandwide to conduct inspections;
  • • Onsite safety audits in hot humid conditions;
  • • Required to conduct audits in hazardous environment;
  • • Required to work on weekends and outside normal working hours, during the week;
  • • Exposure to violence from persons performing illegal activities;
  • • Required to wear safety apparel when conducting audits.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 18th February, 2025 to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10 ✉️ Email: hr@mtw.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Safety Inspector (SOG/ST 5) ⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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