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Industrial Hygienist-079387
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INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
Acacia Mining seeks to employ an Industrial Hygienist based at Buzwagi Mine. This role reports to the Section Leader Health & Safety and the role holder will be accountable to give direction and technical advice on Industrial Hygiene to the Buzwagi workforce to ensure optimum and safe production at minimum cost in accordance with Acacia Buzwagi
Occupational, Health and Safety standards and procedures, and statutory requirements. The incumbent will conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring, surveys, investigations and inspections for the purpose of ensuring legislative compliance and meeting corporate guidelines.
This is a permanent role, with the work roster being six weeks on and three weeks off.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Assess the work place for occupational health hazards by observing work conditions, assessing records, conducting interviews, sampling and monitoring chemical or physical agents.
• Determine appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies, and conduct these activities.
• Maintain, operate and calibrate a variety of sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Evaluate and interpret monitoring and sampling results and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare accurate and complete technical reports of survey findings and provide recommendations on how to correct hazardous conditions.
• Provision of cost effective and comprehensive Industrial Hygiene services that meets the site’s requirements and assists the site to achieve legislative compliance.
• Provide technical advice and support to emergency response personnel with regard to potential
chemical exposure or other health hazards/ hazardous materials incidents.
• Interact with customers, including Mining Contractors by providing support and advice on Industrial Hygiene matters.
• Complete reports on time and with accurate information by recording observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualification Requirements:
• Degree or Advance Diploma in Health and safety from reputable University
• Post graduate training in Industrial Hygiene from reputable University
Experience Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Industrial/Occupational Hygienist role
• Must have exposure to large scale mining or industrial environments involving a wide range of workplace tasks.
• If you’re registered to the International Industrial/Occupational Hygiene boards will be an added advantage.
Skills / Knowledge Requirements:
• Knowledge of occupational health standards, codes and regulations
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used in collecting and testing samples such as dust, mist, fumes, vapor, noise, non-ionizing radiation, cold and heat stress and biological agents etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal in English
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Time management,
scheduling and planning
Acacia Mining seeks to employ an Industrial Hygienist based at Buzwagi Mine. This role reports to the Section Leader Health & Safety and the role holder will be accountable to give direction and technical advice on Industrial Hygiene to the Buzwagi workforce to ensure optimum and safe production at minimum cost in accordance with Acacia Buzwagi
Occupational, Health and Safety standards and procedures, and statutory requirements. The incumbent will conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring, surveys, investigations and inspections for the purpose of ensuring legislative compliance and meeting corporate guidelines.
This is a permanent role, with the work roster being six weeks on and three weeks off.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Assess the work place for occupational health hazards by observing work conditions, assessing records, conducting interviews, sampling and monitoring chemical or physical agents.
• Determine appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies, and conduct these activities.
• Maintain, operate and calibrate a variety of sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Evaluate and interpret monitoring and sampling results and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare accurate and complete technical reports of survey findings and provide recommendations on how to correct hazardous conditions.
• Provision of cost effective and comprehensive Industrial Hygiene services that meets the site’s requirements and assists the site to achieve legislative compliance.
• Provide technical advice and support to emergency response personnel with regard to potential
chemical exposure or other health hazards/ hazardous materials incidents.
• Interact with customers, including Mining Contractors by providing support and advice on Industrial Hygiene matters.
• Complete reports on time and with accurate information by recording observations, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualification Requirements:
• Degree or Advance Diploma in Health and safety from reputable University
• Post graduate training in Industrial Hygiene from reputable University
Experience Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Industrial/Occupational Hygienist role
• Must have exposure to large scale mining or industrial environments involving a wide range of workplace tasks.
• If you’re registered to the International Industrial/Occupational Hygiene boards will be an added advantage.
Skills / Knowledge Requirements:
• Knowledge of occupational health standards, codes and regulations
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques used in collecting and testing samples such as dust, mist, fumes, vapor, noise, non-ionizing radiation, cold and heat stress and biological agents etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal in English
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Time management,
scheduling and planning
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