Safety Inspector (SOG/ST 5)

Job Purpose

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. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• 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 & 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: 
  • Creates/updates safety protocols for trucks transporting petroleum products; 
  • Keeps records of inspections; 
  • Prepares weekly/monthly progress report on inspection activities. 
• Undertakes the activities of the Site Audit Programme for Petroleum and Storage: 
  • Implements protocols for Site Audit; 
  • Creates roster for conduct of Site Audit on monthly basis; 
  • Maintains records of Site Audits and prepares monthly reports. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Customer and quality focus 
• Teamwork and co-operation 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Compliance 
• Integrity 
• Change management 

Technical: 

• Initiative 
• Use of technology (relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft AutoCAD) 
• Goal/result oriented 
• Problem solving and decision making 
• Planning and organizing 
• Analytical thinking 
• 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. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• 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; 
• An Electrician’s license would be an asset 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.