Occupational Hygiene Assistant at Anglo American

Job Description:
Below are some key performance areas you will be required to perform as an Occupational hygiene assistant.

Ensure that legal requirement, AAplc standard and policies are adhered to.

• Conduct risk assessments, occupational hygiene (incl. public health) & ventilation measurements and participate in audits.
• Conduct daily occupational hygiene & ventilation inspections and record findings.
• Report findings and recommend appropriate interventions related to occupational hygiene & ventilation incidents and measurements.
• Contribute to the achievement of the SHE objectives and targets of the Operation.
• Sets daily, weekly and monthly ventilation management and occupational hygiene (incl. public health) routine schedules. 
• Determines the need for, and assists in the development of ventilation management and occupational hygiene (incl. public health) procedures and standards.
• Promote health and ventilation awareness.
• Advises on changes to plans and schedules to minimise the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices.
• Report occupational hygiene (incl. public health) & ventilation incidents and participate in investigations and follow-up actions. 
• Report writing.

Qualifications:

• Matric 
• COM Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (Essential)
• Certificate in Basic Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene measurements

Knowledge & Skills required:

• At least 2 years working experience both in an occupational hygiene and ventilation management department within either mining or refining sector.

Additional information:
What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.