JEP/WKPP Newsletter August 2018

West Kingston Power Partners

Human Resources

WKPP recognises

JOEL JACKSON

The “Model Intern”

“Upon coming to West Kingston Power Partners, I just fell in love with the place. I saw WKPP as an opportunity to thrive, gain knowledge and lead a successful career. Today, I am grateful and have learnt and benefited so much from this company.”

Joel Jackson

WKPP Mechanical Intern.

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Joel’s journey started in March 2013 when he was recruited through WKPP’s Casual Work Programme to serve in the WKPP maintenance department. As a casual worker, Joel admitted that he was not accustomed to this environment, but was determined to learn and assist his colleagues and supervisors in any way that he could.

grow professionally but also through educational programmes such as the apprenticeship programme, in which he is now enrolled.

“When I heard the company also assisted employees with furthering their education, I knew I had to jump on that.”

- Joel said With the guidance and constant motivation from our President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie, and Public and

“Where I am from, the community is

Community Relations Specialist, Melissa

volatile, and it’s hard to be positive at

Newman, Joel was able to register for

times. When I came to WKPP, I got a

the apprenticeship programme, which he

chance to look into myself and started to

will complete in March 2019.

picture my career 5, 6 years going up the line.” - Joel said.

In November 2016, Joel was appointed as an intern in the maintenance

Now, with a new and clear perspective,

department where he received “on

Joel was excited to embark on and make

the job training”. During this time he

the best of this pursuit. He disclosed that

continued going to evening classes

there were many times where he would

as he was determined to, one day, be

get caught up in a negative situation,

a certified mechanic. He always had

however, when he came to WKPP he

a penchant for machinery and is from

saw it as an opportunity to put himself in

a family where five of his relatives are

a different and positive space.

mechanics. In addition to his strong work ethics, Joel is also helpful; an attribute

“When I came here for the first month, I

which stemmed from his willingness to

proved myself to the supervisors. I was

help his family members with mechanical

determined to work and eager to learn.”

work.

- Joel added During Joel’s interview, he reiterated his “When there were no other options,

gratitude to the cadre of professionals

from time to time, I would get a call from

who from March 2013 to date have

WKPP, which made me realize that this

guided him, motivated him and mentored

company really cares about persons in

him. Joel expressed a heartfelt thanks

the community.” - he continued.

to President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie; Giovani Valentine; Melissa Newman;

A few months after he started WKPP

Cleon Cameron; Rayon Downer; Oneil

in 2013, the organization saw how

Gayle; Terrence Robinson and the

determined he was; how much he loved

entire maintenance team.

his job and, therefore, started scheduling him to work more hours.

Joel is respected among his peers and within his community. In his spare time,

Throughout his tenure at WKPP, he

Joel enjoys playing football.

also realised that the company does not only provide opportunities to

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Joel!

Congrats

“Joel is one of those

“Joel is a remarkable young

“The first time I met Joel, I

“Joel is a hard working

employees whose name

man. He still remains one of

saw him as a quiet guy in the

individual who loves to see

introduces him before he

our brightest interns to date,

workshop. Later, I found out

the workshop clean. Over

even speaks. He works

impeccably and dutifully

that he is the backbone of the

the years Joel has displayed

hard, supports company

carrying out his tasks, while

workshop. He is the steady

nothing short of good work

initiatives and is a model

playing his part as a volunteer

stream, ensuring that the

ethics including an exceptional

mechanical technician.

for various company events.

workshop is running smoothly.

and positive attitude towards

He is the longest-serving

Though seemingly soft-

He is very dependable, always

his work. I foresee great things

intern to date; a deliberate

spoken, he does not mince

ready for a challenge, and

for Joel and wish him all the

decision from us as he adds

his words and is always

you can always count on

very best.”

tremendous value to this

respectful. This recognition

him. Someone who genuinely

asset.”

comes as no surprise to me

enjoys their work - that is

and is just one of many more

Joel.”

- Wayne McKenzie President & CEO, JEP/WKPP

- Giovani Valentine

to come.”

– Melissa Newman Public and Community Relations Specialist, JEP/WKPP

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Maintenance Manager, WKPP

- Cleon Cameron Mechanical Supervisor, WKPP

Human Resources

Jamaica Energy Partners

“Johnny” Appreciating

RONALD Davis Flashback to 10 years of Outstanding Service

At Jamaica Energy Partners we take

In 2015, Johnny was featured as a “top-notch performer” and

pride in recognising our staff- our

today still exudes exemplary work ethics, model behaviour for

people- our greatest asset, and

his peers, and the “Johnny Cool” personality we know and love

Jamaica’s most valued resource.

- a name he received when he first came to the Doctor Bird

Welding and Fabrication Specialist,

Power Station.

Ronald Davis, affectionately known as Johnny, is one of

At JEP, Johnny is well known for producing high-quality work.

many employees who has been

Notably, the Water Maker improvement System which was

recognised for exceptional service

used to improve water production for the Water Maker on

over the years.

Doctor Bird I.

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The Low Temperature (LT) Cooling System upgrade for DG 1 to 8 which allowed for improved efficiency of the engines is another job carried out by Johnny as well the creation of the hatch wall cover for Doctor Bird II Sea Water Pump Room, which had posed a safety issue for workers.

Another noteworthy accomplishment of Johnny is the temporary piping system set-up for the buffer and day tank cleaning. This allowed for cleaning of these tanks while the Plant was in operation.

These and other creations are just some of the contributions Johnny has made to JEP. A great mark he has left on the Company.

Ronald is also known for being a respectful, reliable and honest. Today, he still looks forward to his job and stated in an interview in 2015 that if there was anything he could redo, it would be to work for JEP all over again.

Big up Johnny!

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WELCOME Powering Solutions

Sabrina Samuels

Oneil Gray

Ava-Gay Chutchkan

Plant Technician, JEP Operations &

Plant Technician, JEP Operations &

Plant Technician, JEP Operation &

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance

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Corporate Social Responsibilityt

JEP Stays True to its Promise

JEP Events

Sustainability of the Montego Marine Park

Having been partners with the Montego Bay Marine Park

is mainly used for marine tours, and subsequently provides

(MBMP) for two decades, JEP continues to take steps

income for the Park.

to ensure sustainable operations of this Non-government Organization (NGO). In addition to making steady quarterly

JEP believes in sustaining our partnerships through strategic

contributions to offset administrative costs, service and provide

philanthropic contributions and engagements.

petrol for tour boats, we also donate equipment. In August, the company donated a digital camera to the MBMP’s Executive Director, Hugh Shim.

The objective behind this donation is to assist with Marketing and Media Relations at the Park, to boost income streams by producing and showcasing high resolution photographs of their various projects. In addition, a monetary donation was made to assist with the repairing of their glass-bottom boat. This boat

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JEP Supports OHB’s annual Regatta Festival JEP thoroughly enjoys engaging the community and supporting ventures that display our neighbours’ crafts. In August, the company participated in the Old Harbour Bay’s annual Regatta Festival which was hosted at the Fishing Village in the community. Several competitions took place, which included the highly anticipated boat racing, cooking face-off and swimming contests.

This event is celebrated on August 1 annually, which is recognized as Jamaica’s Independence Day. Members of the CSR Committee were there to celebrate this event.

BLACKWOOD GARDENS BASIC SCHOOL Grateful for JEP’s School Feeding Programme

In 2017, JEP launched its school

whose training was sponsored by JEP

feeding programme, under the theme,

and conducted by Professional Chef and

“One Bowl At A Time” and enrolled

Cooking Instructor, Maizie Miller. They

the Blackwood Gardens Basic

were also given the necessary tools to

School. JEP adopted this school, in

operate in an effective manner.

2002, and has been supporting their school feeding programme, and other

JEP will continue to provide monthly

initiatives since then.

delivery of meals as well as a stipend, to offset expenses associated with the

One year after the launch, we have

programme.

received overwhelming accolades of gratitude, primarily, because of

JEP understands that collaboration is

the impact with regards to student

required in order to achieve the United

attendance, alertness and punctuality.

Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

Reports from each school have

and strive to contribute to them in our

indicated that the student population

monthly CSR executions.

has also increased as parents deem this initiative beneficial for the development and well-being of their children.

Every morning, students at the kindergarten level receive nutritious meals provided by the school chef,

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Contributions to the

UNSDGs JEP understands that collaboration is required in order to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and strive to contribute to them in our monthly CSR executions.

For the month of August, the company has contributed to the following global goals:

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Corporate Social Responsibility

WKPP Events

WKPP treat over 700 residents at Annual Health & Wellness Fair!

Nearly seven hundred persons were

doctors who are enrolled to our scholarship

provided with medical and non-medical

programme.

services at the fourth staging of the WKPP’s annual Health and Wellness

In an effort to further improve our approach,

Fair, under the theme, “Live Healthy, Live

surveys are completed to measure our

Long”.

performance and that of our partners. The results revealed that more than 50% of

Thirteen partners provided a total of six

those present agree that their health has

hundred and seventy (670) services, to

improved since 2015, while 91% felt that

include:

the services were sufficient. All the partners

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General Medicals

involved had significant ratings for excellent

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Dentals

service delivery. Finally, 3% of those

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HIV and Urine Tests

interviewed indicated that WKPP needs to

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Child Immunizations

do more for the community.

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Vision Screening and donation of frames and reading glasses

WKPP continues to invest heavily in our

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Pap smear and HPV Vaccines

communities to ensure a healthy population,

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Food Handling Permits

for the growth and development of our nation.

The aim of this initiative is to increase access to health care through education and active partnerships. We also encourage a spirit of volunteerism, where our current and former medical scholarship recipients engage in service delivery at our fairs.

For this staging, a total of six doctors volunteered; of which one has completed his course of study and is now a medical practitioner, and two were student

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UPDATE:

WKPP School Feeding Programme In 2017, WKPP launched its school

were also given

feeding programme, under the theme,

the necessary

“One Bowl At A Time”, where four

tools to operate

schools from the Western Kingston

in an effective

Community were enrolled. One year

manner.

after, we have received overwhelming WKPP will

accolades of gratitude, primarily because of the impact it has had on attendance, alertness and punctuality.

Reports from each school indicate that the student population has also grown as parents capitalize on this benefit.

Every morning, students at the kindergarten level receive nutritious meals provided by the school chef, whose training was covered by WKPP and conducted by Professional Chef and Cooking Instructor, Maizie Miller. They

continue to provide monthly delivery of meals as well as a stipend, to offset expenses associated with the programme.

WKPP Assists With Beautification of WKPP Supports Tivoli Gardens High School Fletchers’ Land Senior Citizens WKPP received a proposal to donate to a senior citizen’s feeding programme, currently underway in the Fletcher’s Land Community, which is located in our social impact area. We aim to support these initiatives that enable entrepreneurship, purposeful engagement and proper

A donation was made to the school to purchase well-needed paint to assist with the

organization/presentation of the concept.

aesthetics of the compound, for the new academic year.

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Affirmation of the Month You can do it

It’s lonely, frustrating, tedious, wearisome

immensity of opportunity, and the great

The road is long, the climb is steep. You

at times. Yet the more difficult the

power of your own intention. You can do

can do it.

challenge, the more fulfillment you’ll

it, and you know it will be great.

Time is short, the demands are many.

experience by getting it done.

You can do it.

You can do it, and what’s more, you

— Ralph Marston

No one else understands or appreciates

really want to do it, and must do it. And

all you must go through to get the work

deep inside, it means the world to you

done. You can do it anyway, and do it

that you are.

very well.

Feel the depth of challenge, the

Colleagues, please feel free to submit your favourite Daily Motivator.

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Environment Health & Safety

HORIZONTAL LIFE LINE SYSTEM (HLL)

Falls are among the most common causes

uninterrupted for

of serious work-related injuries and death,

the entire length of

especially within the Construction industry.

the system without

These deaths are preventable. Employers are

having to unhook,

expected to put measures in place to ensure

thereby facilitating

the safety of employees, and this includes

the maintenance of 100% tie-off

working at heights can result in a fall

measures to prevent injury to employees due to

at all times and providing secure

(reported to be a major contributing

falls from heights (e.g. from overhead platforms,

anchorage to arrest a fall by the

factor to a recent fatality in our

elevated work stations or into holes in the floor

user.

and walls).

OSHA requires that fall protection is provided

industry in Jamaica).

3. Reduce the free fall to two feet

JEP Closed A Potential

with the use of the Self Retracting

Fatality!

Lanyard (SRL).

4. Reduce the swing fall

at elevations of four feet in general industry

The installation of these Horizontal

workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in

Lifeline Systems will: Allow the

the construction industry and eight feet in

user on top of the oil tankers to

OSHA’s fall statistics around oil

longshoring operations.

tie off above their heads thereby

tankers and flatbed trucks for

reducing the Free Fall Distance.

2016 to 2018 •

What Is The Purpose Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) System?

Did you know that between 2017 and 2018 ten persons were injured

1. Allow the user on top of the

Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) systems are designed

oil tankers to tie off above

after falling from flatbed trucks while

to be used as a means of anchoring personal

their heads thereby reducing

working without a fall arrest system,

fall arrest systems (PFAS). The newly installed

the Free Fall Distance.

two of those falls were fatal?

HLL systems at the Doctor Bird & Doctor Bird

2. Allow the user on top of the

II Transfer Skids are intended to facilitate safe

Oil Tankers to have mobility

work atop Trailer Tankers as per Occupational

while maintaining 100% tied

persons died due to falling from oil

Health and Safety regulations. These fall

off (uninterrupted). Failure to

tankers.

protection systems shall allow one user to walk

maintain 100% tie off while

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During the period 2016 to 2017 five

Source: United States Department of Labour - OSHA

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