Chief Fuels Inspector

The post also serves as a member of the Office’s Senior Management Team the principal advisor to the Board on regulatory matters relating to the Fuels sector and works directly with the CEO.

                                                 UTILITY REGULATION AND COMPETITION OFFICE

Applications are invited for the following post:

CHIEF FUELS INSPECTOR

Ref: OF12/25       Salary Range: KYD$143,268.00 - $166,176.00

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg, the Office) is the independent multi-sector regulatory body with responsibility for the Energy & Electricity, Fuels, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Water & Wastewater sectors. The Office maintains regulatory oversight for all utilities providers in the Cayman Islands. Created by the enactment of the Utility Regulation and Competition (URC) Act, OfReg, has wide powers for consumer protection and is particularly mandated to facilitate innovation in the sectors for which it has responsibility for the promotion of economic development.

The Chief Fuels Inspector (CFI) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has statutory responsibility for the regulation, development and compliance within the Fuels sector in the Cayman Islands, in accordance with the Utility Regulation and Competition Act, Dangerous Substances Act and Regulations, the Building Code Regulations, the Fire Code, and international codes and standards and subsidiary legislation. The post also serves as a member of the Office’s Senior Management Team the principal advisor to the Board on regulatory matters relating to the Fuels sector and works directly with the CEO. The post holder is accountable for oversight of the Fuels Critical National Infrastructure while developing new technological and innovative opportunities that will enhance competition in the Fuels sector of the Cayman Islands The role Is a highly safety-sensitive position requiring a high degree of specialization on sectoral matters and the duties of the post shall cover the entire Cayman Islands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulatory and Sectors Operations

• Direct the regulation of the fuel sector and utility providers in accordance with primary legislation and written policy guidelines provided by Cabinet.
• Accountable for and advocates on sector Issues to the CEO and creates the vision and work culture of the Fuels division in-line with the strategic direction set by the CEO. The post holder also effects, plans and formulates section strategies, policies, procedures and programmes and ensures their effective implementation and measurement.
• Monitor the economic, qualitative and technical performance of each Licensee and report outcomes to the CEO and Board. Consequently, to advise the Board and CEO on the effectiveness of competition in the market and if there is market failure to recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Advises on the development of performance measurement standards as required for monitoring performance of regulated utilities.
• To advise the CEO on the regulation of the operations and trade practices of the industry to encourage orderly and fair competition, prevent monopolies and collusive practices within the industry.
• Robust monitoring regime applicable to local, regional, and global landscape.
• Provide leadership in identifying challenges; disclosing threats; challenging norms; expose conflicts and make tough choices.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a high level of professional relationship across all public utility regulators and Industry associations in the local and international arena, through which OfReg may obtain information as to best practice in utilities and sector regulation.
• Acts as an official spokesperson for the Office and maintains positive external relations on behalf of the Office.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership in a safety sensitive environment by applying sound engineering, risk analysis and management techniques, technical industry.
• Directs the issuance of all classes and types of Permits approved by the Board subject to an efficient and transparent process. Ensure key enabling processes and programs, particularly the Inspection Regime, are effective and robust, taking into consideration relevant internationally recognized and established Codes, Standards, and best practices to uphold health, safety, and environmental preservation in the discharge of this function.
• Participate as a member of the National Emergency Response Team. and exercise powers of inspection and enforcement to correct deficiencies in accordance with provisions under the Law.
• Chairs the Fuel Standards Committee and ensures the effective implementation and enforcement of fuel quality standards developed by the Office
• Continually evaluate through the work of the committee and/or direct review, changes in fuel standards and availability of ready supply to ensure the public Is continually served with a ready supply of fuels to the requisite standard.
• Ensure the effective deployment of relevant weight and measure standards and programs which are applicable to the fuel sector and traceable to local and international metrology standards.
• Drive environmental stewardship across the sector through (he implementation of systems, policies, and directives for effective handling, custody, storage, and accounting of dangerous substances.

General administration and governance:

• Demonstrate visionary leadership across the sector team, the broader organization and entire fuel sector.
• Manages an expenditure budget of approximately $1.8M.
• Manage the general administration of the assigned sector through effective teamwork, resourcing and the identification of opportunities to build and ensure capacity maintain a vibrant and sustainable sector regulated by a highly efficient and competent team.
• Represents the Office at forums and overseas delegations, and supporting, on request, the subject Ministry and/or Minister as required by Cabinet, Finance Committee etc. as necessary on sectoral.

Qualifications and Experience

At a minimum, the post holder must possess the following:

• A First Degree with a master’s degree in Utility Regulation or Competition, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Law, or Public Policy, or an equivalent professional qualification from a recognized educational institution.
  • In the absence of a Masters’ Degree, another post-graduate qualification and/or 15years’ experience in one of the above fields will be considered.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a utility regulatory operation including four (4) years at a middle or senior management level.
  • The Office will also consider a minimum of seven (7) years’ progressive experience in the Oil & Gas sector, related consulting field, or other related industry.
  • A minimum of four (4) years’ financial and people management experience at the senior management level.
  • Three (3) years’ experience of working at the interface between government and private sector business, whether from the public sector side or from the private sector side would be advantageous.
  • Proven track-record of facilitating, negotiating, arbitrating, or supervising contracts, licences, or equivalent forms of authorisation, preferably between the Government and the private sector.

Benefits

• 25 days’ vacation per annum
• Non-contributory health and pension

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Completed OfReg application form
• Two professional references

The detailed job description, and the OfReg application form are available online at: www.ofreg.ky/job-opportunities

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Preference will be given to suitably qualified and experienced Caymanians.

`                               Application Closing Date: January 31^st, 2026