Career Opportunities at Jamalco
Jamalco offers a wide range of career opportunities within Jamaica and is always in search of diverse, talented people who can contribute and share in our success and commitment to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Sustaining this level of performance depends upon fostering a corporate culture where people are passionate about contributing their ideas, interacting with others and taking risks and responsibility. We believe the key to our future is our people.
Vacancies are advertised here and in the media as they arise.
Who do we hire?
Jamalco is always on the lookout for high-calibre candidates who fit into our culture of excellence and desire career development and continuous challenge. Our recruits should be willing to live our values and thrive in our corporate culture.
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Current Job Opportunities
Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Professional
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Professional (Environmental Management) to join the EHS team at the Halse Hall, Clarendon location.
Reporting to the EHS Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing specialized process knowledge and professional environmental management expertise to achieve Jamalco’s policy and to comply with and government regulations.
- Reviewing, evaluating, and advising on environmental impacts of proposed capital projects associated with the refinery, port and mining operations.
- Provide support to the location in reviewing to prevent environmental incidents.
- Maintaining, improving, and deploying environmental trainings for employees, contractors, subcontractors and contracted services.
- Providing technical leadership/support in improving the ISO 14001 EMS through continuous improvements initiatives such as Best Practices in environmental management and pollution prevention.
Qualification and Experience
To be considered you must have:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or Natural Sciences.
- A minimum of three (3) years work experience gained through in-depth work with environmental control technology, production processes and unit operation in the Bauxite/Alumina Industry.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, consultants, government agencies and visitors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Applications should be submitted by Friday January 26, 2024 to:
EHS Professional #1263
H.R. Department, Jamalco, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Power Station Operator
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Power Station Operator
to join the Powerhouse team at the Halse Hall, Clarendon location.
Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in monitoring and maintaining control of process associated with boiler steam generations, power generations and air compression.
- Ensuring that operating downtime is minimized by applying appropriate troubleshooting techniques and corrective actions and taking decisions on stopping and starting equipment such as pumps and air compressors.
- Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, Job Safety Analysis and ISO standard.
- Complying with all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, concerning the cleanliness of assigned work areas.
- Working cooperatively in a team environment and using initiative to make suggestions and recommendations for continued improvement; and
- Collaborating with the Department Supervisor and Operating Technicians to achieve the department’s accountability objectives and being involved in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Jamalco Business Systems (JBS) activities.
Qualifications & Experience
The incumbent shall posses the following minimum requirements:
- High school education with certified passes at GCE/CXC/CSEC level in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and Chemistry or equivalent.
- At least three (3) years Bayer Process experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Good computer skills.
Applications should be submitted by Friday January 26, 2024 to:
Power Station Operator #1156
H.R. Department, Jamalco, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or First Floor, Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Business Partner
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team at Jamalco in Halse Hall, Clarendon.
Reporting to the Employment, Compensation & Benefits Supervisor, the successful candidate
will be responsible for:
- Interpreting HR policies and procedures and communicating to line management.
- Assisting with the recruitment and selection activities.
- Providing efficient and timely Employment, Compensation and Benefits services.
- Performing clerical and administrative duties related to the disbursement of benefits.
- Reporting on key metrics including vacation, absenteeism, turnover.
- Integrating with the HR Team in providing progressive HR client-services
- Providing other related human resource functions as directed by the department.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered the incumbent must have:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources Management, Management Studies, or the equivalent.
- A minimum of three (3) years work experience in Human Resources/People Management.
- Strong analytical skills.
- A high level of organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.
- A superior knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- A committed demeanour to constantly make improvements in HR systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Applications should be submitted by Friday January 26, 2024 to:
Human Resources Business Partner #1222
Human Resources Department, Jamalco, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or 1st Floor, Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Inventory Control Analyst
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified individual to fill the position of Inventory Control Analyst in the Stores/Receiving department at the Halse Hall, Clarendon location.
Reporting to the Stores Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Reconciling delivery and picking documentation against the system transactions.
- Ensuring new items are assigned locators and stored based on item classification.
- Analyzing and rectifying gaps in the labeling process.
- Updating fuel transactions as required.
- Identifying gaps in Oracle and in the physical location and taking the appropriate remedial actions.
- Operating in accordance with the Company’s environment, health, and safety practices.
Qualification and Experience
To be considered you must have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent with certified passes in five subjects at the CXC/CSEC/GCE level including English Language, Mathematics, and a science subject.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in warehouse operations.
- Ability to work unsupervised and be honest and trustworthy.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Applications must be received by Friday January 19, 2024 addressed to:
Inventory Control Analyst #1236, H.R. Department, Jamalco, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Programmer/Analyst
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Programmer/Analyst to join our Information Services team at Jamalco in Halse Hall, Clarendon.
Reporting to the Staff Systems Analyst, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing technical support for custom built and off-the-shelf business applications.
- Developing new applications and enhancements to existing applications in line with Company and industry standards.
- Performing application and database changes in compliance with audit requirements.
- Researching and recommending innovative technology options to improve business processes.
- Providing backup support for other application support personnel.
- Supporting the department’s self-assessment/audit activities.
- Operating in accordance with the Company’s environment, health, and safety practices.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered you must have:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems or a related course with emphasis on software development.
- At least three (3) years software development experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge of audit requirements for information systems.
- Working knowledge of Visual Studio.Net and web-based programming using html, asp.net, css, java script.
- Attention to detail, initiative, self-confidence, innovativeness, learning orientation, customer focus and integrity.
- Knowledge of SQL Server and Oracle databases will be an asset.
Applications should be submitted by Friday January 19, 2024 to:
Programmer/Analyst #1220
H.R. Department, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Construction Engineer
An opportunity has arisen for experienced and suitably qualified Construction Engineers to join the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Department at the Halse Hall, Clarendon location.
Under the direction of the Capital Expenditure Manager or designee, the successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Providing engineering assistance to the Design Engineer as required during peer and internal review of engineering work packages.
- Performing constructability reviews of all engineering work packages prior to the documents being routed for approval.
- Preparing all construction engineering documentation required before and during the construction phase of projects in support of the team leaders and other nominated customers.
- Ensuring contractors implement appropriate Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs so that materials and workmanship comply with the requirements of the specifications, drawings and relevant standards.
- Performing quality assurance checks along with the relevant design engineer during the construction phase of the projects at pre-determined hold points.
- Ensuring the environmental, health and safety principles of Jamalco are a part of the construction planning and execution.
- Preparing construction plans for assigned projects.
- Conducting daily inspection and verification checks to ensure the relevant engineering standards are adhered to during construction, as per the scope specifications.
Qualification and Experience
To qualify you must have:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline or construction management or five years of direct experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years construction engineering experience in heavy brown-field industry.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, operating concurrently with varying priorities.
- Demonstrated track record in meeting or exceeding construction management objectives.
Applications should be submitted by Friday January 19, 2024:
Construction Engineer – #1199/1252
H.R. Department, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Administrative Officer
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified individual to fill the vacant position of Administrative Officer in the Land Administration Department at the Williamsfield, Manchester location.
Under the supervision of the Lands Manager, this position is accountable for:
- Timely and accurate processing of payment requests for permit clearance compensation.
- Preparing applicable vendor forms and managing the prompt delivery of vendor payments.
- Updating, reconciling and the close out of transactions in Payment Management System.
- Performing general office administrative duties to support the Lands Administration and Subdivision Development teams.
- Using Jamalco Business System to effectively manage the department activities, integrate Environment, Health and Safety in daily work, control costs and promoting teamwork through active participation in the Mining and Quality Improvement Lead Teams.
Qualification and Experience
To be considered you must have:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Ability to perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Qualification as a Certified Administrative Professional (CPA) would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of the mining industry standards, Jamalco Standard Operating Practices and permitting process would be an asset.
- A valid driver’s license.
Applications should be submitted by Friday February 16, 2024 to:
Administrative Officer #1245
H.R. Department, P.O. Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or Citibank Building, 19 Hillcrest Avenue, Kingston 6
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com or HR@jamalco.com
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.