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.
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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.
•
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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