Organisational Structure

Click on each department, below, for more information:

Minister
1. 1. Executive Secretary
  2. Permanent Secretary
    1. 1. Deputy Permanent Secretary
        Economic Research, Policy and Planning Division
        Economic Research, Policy and Planning Division
        Description:
        The Economic Research Policy and Planning Division (ERPPD) is the technical arm of the Ministry of Public Utilities charged with the responsibility for developing and implementing policy, undertaking research and planning to provide strategic direction to and oversight of the utilities sector. This Division conducts its work through four (4) multi-disciplinary Units:
        Research Unit
        Communications Sector Management Unit
        Water Sector Management Unit
        Electrification Sector Management Unit
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
        
        Research Unit
        Communications Sector Management Unit
        Water Sector Management Unit
        Electrification Sector Management Unit
        Sectoral Programmes and Projects Unit
        Sectoral Programmes and Projects Unit
        Description:
        The Sectoral Programmes and Projects Unit responsibility is to effectively and efficiently manage the implementation of the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) of the Ministry’s Agencies, Divisions and Units (Head Office); and the recurrent projects of the Ministry.
        Street Lighting and the Illumination of Public Facilities
        Residential Electrification Assistance Programme (REAP)
        Electrification Programme
        Utilities Assistance Programme (UAP)
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Ext: 4307, 4310, 4313, 4314
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Email:Contact The Sectoral Programmes and Projects Unit
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
        
        Electrical Inspectorate Division
        Electrical Inspectorate Division
        Description:
        The Government Electrical Inspectorate Division’s (GEID) primary responsibility is to provide inspection and certification of electrical installations in Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with both local and international standards. The GEID is also authorised to issue and renew wireman’s and projectionist licenses, and to investigate fires and injuries that may be caused by electrical faults, upon the request of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services, Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) and Insurance Companies.
        Electrical Regulations (determines, reviews, and enforces electrical wiring code and other related regulations and standards)
        Provides and Renews Wireman and Projectionist Licenses
        Fire and Accident Investigations
        Electrical Advisory services
        Inspection Services
        Government Electrical Inspectorate Services Division
        Contact:
        Arouca Office
        Tel: (868)692-6548
        Fax: (868)692-6549
        Addr:
        
        #48 Eastern Main Rd.,
        Arouca, 350345,
        Trinidad and Tobago
        
        North West Office
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
        
        South Office
        Tel: (868)697-7976
        Fax: (868)697-7976
        Addr:
        
        Maska Building,
        21-27 Rahaman Drive,
        La Romaine, 650134,
        Trinidad and Tobago
        
        Meteorological Services Division
        Meteorological Services Division
        Description:
        The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) is responsible for providing meteorological information and advice consistent with international standards, namely the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, towards the pursuit of national, scientific, social, economic and cultural goals and sustainable development. TTMS produces and distributes weather and climate information to the general public and key stakeholders in sectors such as aviation, maritime, agriculture, tourism, energy, water and disaster management. The TTMS also provides early warning services for hydro-meteorological hazards such as adverse weather, floods, hazardous seas and tropical cyclones (depressions, storms, and hurricanes), which are used to trigger the Government's disaster counter-measures such as preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions.
        Public Weather Forecast
        3-Day Weather Forecast
        Early Warning Service
        Agro-meteorological Forecast and Bulletin
        Dry & Wet Season Climate Outlooks
        3-month Rainfall & Temperature Outlook
        Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)669-5465 / 3964, (868)669-4392
        Fax: (868)669-4009, (868)669-4727
        Website: Our Website
        Addr:
        
        South Terminal, Piarco International Airport,
        365A Golden Grove Road Piarco,
        Arouca, 350470,
        Trinidad and Tobago
      2. Corporate Communications Unit
        Corporate Communications Unit
        Description:
        The primary responsibility of the Communications Unit is to develop and implement the Ministry’s communication strategy in support of Government’s plans, programmes and initiatives.
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
      3. Legal Services Division
        Legal Services Division
        Description:
        The Legal Services Division provides legal opinions, oversight and guidance to the Ministry and its agencies on various matters that pertain to their operations within a legal framework. The Division ensures that the Ministry adheres to sound legal principles in executing its functions and ensures that the Ministry fulfils all of its statutory obligations. Moreover, the Division also facilitates the advancement of the Ministry and its agencies legislative agenda as well as the examination of policy from a legal standpoint in relation to the utilities sector. Officers of the Division function as Instructing Attorneys to the Solicitor General and Chief State Departments for all litigious matters in which the Ministry is involved.
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
      4. Customer Services Unit
        Customer Services Unit
        Description:
        The Customer Service Unit (CSU) is responsible for facilitating greater efficiency and effectiveness in the Ministry’s service delivery system. The Unit treats with all matters under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 1999, addressing Utility Complaints/Queries and the processing of Standby Generator Licenses for the approval of the Minister of MPU. This department also manages the following programmes and services:
        Teluss
        Submit a Suggestion or Report
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Ext: 1109, 1122, 1130
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Email:Contact the Customer Services Unit
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
      5. Internal Audit Unit
        Internal Audit Unit
        Description:
        The mission of an Internal Audit Unit is to provide independent and objective assurance to the Accounting Officer, the Services are designed to add value and improve the organisations operations. It helps the organisation in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a disciplined approach to evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes. The Head of the Internal Audit Unit reports to the Accounting Officer. The functions of the Unit is not only limited to auditing financial records but all aspects of the Ministry’s operations.
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
      6. Human Resource Services Division
        Human Resource Services Division
        Description:
        The primary objective of the Human Resource Services Division is to provide timely and efficient support to the internal clients of the Ministry by offering Financial, Administrative and Human Resource Services through the following units:
        Human Resource Management Unit
        Administrative Support Services
        Finance and Accounts
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
        
        Human Resource Management Unit
        Administrative Support Services
        Finance and Accounts
      7. Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
        Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
        Description:
        This Unit is responsible for the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for the Ministry, consistent with the Government’s mandate to provide effective and efficient delivery of the public utilities to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. The Unit’s primary functions include tracking the progress, outcomes and impacts of projects, programmes and policies, evaluating the Ministry’s performance and reporting on tis activities.
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago
      8. Information Technology Unit
        Information Technology Unit
        Description:
        The primary responsibility of the IT Unit is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all Units and Divisions within the Ministry through the introduction of Information Technology. The IT Unit will plan, recommend, implement, manage and support all technological initiatives, whilst providing the following key services to the organization; 1. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy and Governance Services 2. Networks and Networking Infrastructure Services 3. Solutions Analysis, Development, Business Transformation and Training Services 4. Data and Network Infrastructure Security Services 5. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Support Services 6. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Maintenance Services 7. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Services
        Contact:
        Tel: (868)628-9500
        Fax: (868)628-0105
        Addr:
        One Alexandra Place,
        1 Alexandra Street,
        St Clair, NEWTOWN, 190129,
        Trinidad and Tobago