My client in the mining industry is looking for an Occupational Hygiene Officer to join their team in Cullinan.

Reporting to the Occupational Hygienist, the role will be responsible for executing, co-ordinating and monitoring the application of Hygiene control systems and procedures according to occupational and legislative requirements.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure adherence to the occupational hygiene management schedule by performing the work as per the schedule.
• Order the required laboratory supplies and timeously ensure equipment & instruments are calibrated and controls the budget allocated to this area.
• Ensure that all HSEQ reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Communicate and record ventilation information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays during production time.
• Continuously analyse mining ventilation efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements or changes to maximise mining operation.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the HSEQ Function.
• Provide knowledge and advice to all levels of management to identify and resolve a wide range of Occupational Hygiene management system and related interfacing issues.
• Assist the Technical team with short and medium-term ventilation planning during LOM planning as well as model the ventilation network on Vensim.
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Intermediate Certificate: Chamber of Mines – Mine Environmental Control (NQF Level 4)
• Mine Ventilation Society Membership – please clearly indicate on your application.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mine ventilation and hygiene environment.
• Ventsim software knowledge.
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license.

ADVANTAGE:

• Advanced Certificate: Chamber of Mines - Mine Environmental Control (NQF Level 6)

OTHER SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Collect information required for compiling necessary internal and external reports.
• Use the available resources and material to facilitate Occupational Hygiene training.
• Recommend improvements on ventilation to ensure a healthy work environment free of pollutants before submission to the Occupational Hygienist.
• Identify all applicable areas to be surveyed as well as the identification of the environmental risks example air born pollutants.
• Conduct detailed ventilation planning to meet operational and maintenance targets.
• Monitor compliance and update schedule progress.