Occupational Hygiene Specialist
Rosh Pinah Zinc
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced occupational hygiene specialist to join our team. The incumbent will be pivotal in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for both workers and the surrounding community by identifying, evaluating and controlling health hazards.
Your key areas of responsibility:
- Conduct regular workplace and community inspections to identify potential health hazards.
- Implement and oversee monitoring programs to measure employee and community exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents.
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international occupational health regulations and standards.
- Handle employee relations and address grievances.
- Raise awareness about occupational health risks and promote a culture of safety to employees and community.
- Continuously review and update programs to reflect changes in regulations, technology, and workplace conditions.
- Provide expert guidance on monitoring blood lead levels (BLLs) in potentially exposed populations, including workers and the community.
Ideally, you will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in occupational health/hygiene, environmental health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or a related science discipline.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the implementation of occupational hygiene risk management.
- Knowledge of occupational hygiene monitoring programs and equipment.
- Knowledge of occupational health and hygiene legal frameworks.
- Knowledge of SHEQ standards (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Professional registration with an accredited Hygienist institution (e.g. SAIOH, BOHS, AIOH)
- Code B Driver’s license
To apply for the position, submit a compliant application with a cover letter through the recruitment portal below. If there is no contact within 2 weeks after closing date, consider application unsuccessful. Candidates from designated categories are encouraged to apply.
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