Background

The energy sector is an important pillar of the economic development of Timor-Leste. The sector has the privilege to promote the safety and prosperity of the population because energy is considered essential work. Post investment in the sector in the territory of Timor-Leste, the Government decided to reform the electricity sector structure to expand and modernize the electricity sector nationally. The important aspects of this reform include: (i) improving the implementation of management (ii) Improving public service attendance (iii) guaranteeing, accessible prices, and most importantly maintaining viability and sustainability in its daily operation.

The EDTL, E.P committed to achieving sustainable activities, investment in human resources, and other resources to modernize the sector through the entity with exclusive dedication to the public electricity supply. Therefore, EDTL, E.P. is taking steps to improve its electricity sector's performance and institute safety measures by putting in place a standard operating procedure (SOP) for instituting Occupational Health and Safety measures within its workplace. This will ensure its operations are sustainable and adhere to the best international safety measures.

PURPOSE OF ROLES

Since the relocation of the OHS unit under the Human Resources Department, there has been a need to assist the OHS unit in the implementation of the OHS unit's plan, safety activities implementation, and monitorization by helping the unit and team to meet the OHS standard operational procedures. The Occupational, Health and Safety Senior Officer is responsible for overseeing health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at one or more of the colleges. The incumbent contributes to the review and development of health and safety guidelines and assists college personnel in understanding occupational health and safety hazards. The Senior Officer plays a role in monitoring work activities and EDTL infrastructure according to safety's rules.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

1. Ensure the OHS unit in carrying out preparation, planning, implementation, analysis, assessment, evaluation, and monitoring on Technical and Practice of OHS activities and programs in the Office, District, and Field;
2. Coordinate with the OHS head of unit in regard to the implementation of the OHS work program at EDTL
3. Ensure and Support in the implementation of the OHS standard Operational Procedures with EDTL offices;
4.  Provide support and assistance in the implementation of OHS training and coordination, including assistance in the safety equipment and mitigation;
5. Collect data, literature, information, and other things that support and support OHS activities and programs by the systems and mechanisms that have been created by the Advisor;
6. Prepare OHS work planning and action planning;
7. Participates in the development and updating of Health and Safety internal policies, procedures, and working practices within the college directorate when necessary;
8. Conducts risk assessments and develops strategies for facilitating employee/student health and safety risks
9. Conducts regular site/substation/warehouse/edtl 's facilities on inspections to ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures in Dili and Municipalitie
10. Prepares and maintains inspection records and produces reports that suggest improvements
11. Maintains incident records and produces statistics for management as require
12. Ensure the implementation OHS simulations, demonstrations, and training in the form of transfer Knowledge;
13. Ensure investigations due to significant incident accidents to ensure the timely production of corrective and preventative action plans;
14. Ensure Daily administration of supporting documentation for the Health & Safety
15. Management system and that all documents as well as data are available properly;
16. Ensure the OHS program and activities are implemented according to the OHS action plan and agreed targets;
17. Set an example for the unit's team members and EDTL employees of commitment, health and safety awareness, work ethics and habits, and personal character;
18. Write reports on the results of OHS activities and programs;
19. Assist the OHS with embedding Health and Safety across the EDTL offices in National and Municipalities by collaborating with the Head of Units, sections, and OHS Officers in the implementation of safety roles and maintaining its safety standard;
20. Liaise with EDTL safety officers and departments in term of OHS work activities and program implementation
21. Record all meetings, communication, and coordination in the form of minutes;
22. Undertake other assignments and /or duties according to the demanding role and complexity of the EDTL, E.P. as needed.